This week, I welcome Stuart McCaffrey, the Chief Operating Officer of The Scottish Football Partnership (SFP), to the Football, Mindset & Leadership Podcast.
In this episode, Stuart talks about the importance of football in communities and shares invaluable advice like urging players to "focus on education to complement their careers." Lastly, he shares how to get involved with supporting the game as coaches and leaders.
● [00:01:00] Stuart McCaffrey discusses the diverse mission of The Scottish Football Partnership and the importance of supporting the game on every level.
● [00:03:45] The game of football is constantly developing, and Stuart sees it all from a bird's eye view - hear his thoughts on how the game has evolved over the last 20 years.
● [00:06:08] Change isn't always bad, listen as Stuart and I discuss the benefits of making football more accessible and how recreational football supports the community.
● [00:10:55] Participation and player readiness are two numbers that we regularly discuss on the grassroots level. Still, Stuart suggests another more important metric - tune in to hear what it is.
● [00:12:50] Grants from the Football Partnership are used in various ways - Stuart shares his proudest moments.
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● [00:25:46] What characteristics do successful coaches and managers have in common? Stuart shares his insights and his journey into leadership.
● [00:43:43] How to get involved with the Scottish Football Partnership
Football is about more than the sport; on the grassroots level, football brings people together. The Scottish Football Partnership leads the charge to move the game forward while creating a more significant impact in communities.
Education should be front and center of a football player's career as the two complement each other and offer players more opportunities when they retire. Learn what players should focus on during the height of their careers.
Connect with Don MacNaughton:
· WEBSITE
· PODCAST
Connect with Stuart McCaffrey:
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stuart-mccaffrey-sfp
SFP Website: https://thescottishfootballpartnership.com/about/
