WELCOME TO SCHOOL OF FOOTBALL
West Dunbartonshire's Premier Football Academy.
At School of Football, we aim to improve the technical, physical and mental capability of our players in a safe, fun and inspirational environment.
Below you’ll find the information you need about our coaching services, our team, and our methodology.
ABOUT OUR FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Since our founding, School of Football has had the opportunity to help players acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey. Regarded as the premier Football Academy in the West Dumbartonshire area, we provide top class football coaching to support players from all backgrounds and levels. Located in central Dumbarton our Performance Centre allows us to coach all year round on our indoor 4g pitch
WHY SCHOOL OF FOOTBALL
OUR APPROACH
Our football sessions are personalised and targeted towards improving all aspects of a player’s skills and techniques.
Our sessions will improve:
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Confidence levels through constructive and positive feedback.
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General fitness levels, stamina, strength, speed and agility.
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Technical football skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing and control.
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Game and positional awareness.
By combining our playing experience with our coaching experience, we can focus on improving a player’s ability in ways that will directly affect their performances in matches.
OUR SERVICES
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COACHING
Hands-On Learning with dedicated 121 coaching
GROUP COACHING
Team work makes the dream work
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Get Fit For Football
TEAM COACHING
Growing Together
MEET THE SCHOOL OF FOOTBALL COACHING TEAM
Where the Passion Begins
School of Football has an outstanding team who have both been involved in football for over 25 years.
They have played, coached and managed at professional, junior, amateur and grassroots level.
They are passionate about player development and creating the right environment for learning and development.
ROSS FORSYTH
Head of Coaching
Playing Experience:
Youth
Started his early youth career with Hibs FC, Motherwell FC & Aberdeen FC. Trained with Manchester United FC, Rangers FC and Celtic FC.
Adult
18 years playing professional for St Johnstone FC, Stirling Albion FC, Greenock Morton FC, Dumbarton FC & Clydebank FC.
Coaching Experience:
First Team Assistant Manager @ Stirling Albion FC.
U20s Manager @ Stirling Albion FC.
2015 youth coach for Renton.
UEFA A & B license holder.
PAUL WILSON
Head of Coaching
Playing Experience:
Youth
Started his early youth career with Hearts FC and Ayr United FC.
Adult
Over 20 years playing football at both junior and amateur level. Including Clydebank FC and a very successful spell with Drumchapel United FC.
Coaching Experience:
Over 10 years coaching experience from grass roots, through every level of youth football.
Currently Head Coach of Vale of Leven 2007.
SFA Qualified Coach.
