Youth Department – Building for the Future

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2006-07 Under 14 Squad - the building blocks of Ross County’s future.

At Ross County we believe firmly that Scottish Football Clubs have a responsibility to nurture and develop talent from an early age. The foundations of the first Team reach as far down as Development Squads of children still in Primary School and stretch through Under 13, 14, 15 & 17 levels.

The Under 17 Team of 2005/6 celebrates a goal. 6 of the players pictured progressed to U19 level and Daniel Moore featured in the first team at just 18 years old.

Having identified the most talented and promising players from across the region, the different squads are coached at least twice a week by SFA qualified coaches. The aim of the training nights is not just to prepare for games, but to give teams and individual players a chance to practice their skills and techniques in a controlled environment with experienced and qualified coaches on hand to give them guidance and advice. There are also frequent sessions which focus on the importance of other aspects of the game such as teamwork and nutrition.

Masterminding the whole process is the Club’s Head of Youth, David Kirkwood.  David came to the club after a period working at Rangers Football Club, and he has brought a high level of enthusiasm and drive to the Club in addition to unquestionable coaching expertise.  He already holds both Youth and ‘A’ Licences and is currently working towards his UEFA Pro Licence.

David would be the first, however, to recognise the contribution of the team of coaches working under them. All are motivated by enthusiasm for the game of football and a willingness to nurture and develop talented young players, giving the players a great example to follow. Without these individuals giving up their evenings and weekends, the Club’s ambition to be a centre of excellence for Youth Development simply wouldn’t be possible.

Youth Initiative matches are played on Sundays and with all Youth games free to watch we welcome as many spectators as possible to come along and support all our Youth Teams.

For further details on all youth fixtures or any other aspect of the Youth Initiative System, please contact the Club – details can be found in the dedicated Contacts page.

Please click on the links to see the full squad list for each team, and for further information on the Under 19’s check the dedicated page.