Exeter City Football Club ECFC Football Football Strategic

Exeter City Football Club ECFC Football

Football Strategic Plan C-COMMITMENT I- INNOVATION D-DEVELOPMENT E- EVOLUTION R- RESULTS

ECFC Football Strategic Goals To develop all aspects of match day and training facilities To promote career growth, continuity and professionalism To further develop the youth policy To develop a professional scouting network To ensure financial realism and budgeting excellence To further develop playing and player ethos and strategy

1. To develop all aspects of match day and training facilities

2. To promote career growth, continuity and professionalism

To promote career growth, continuity and professionalism Also: Mike Radford and David Lee

3. To further develop the youth policy

Youth Department A major part of our strategy for the future is to enhance what we have already achieved Contact time Facilities Standard of coaching Standard of football Video analysis The future you have yet to see!

The Championship! Youth department will produce players Youth department will provide finance 50/50 Parents Association Local sponsors Fundraising effort At no cost to the club A vision without a plan is just a dream

Youth aims and Objectives Ongoing

FITC

Strategic Plan: FITC 5 Year Development Plan Category Plan: FITC Programme Delivery and Business Management Action Plan Objective To become the principal provider for all aspects of grass routes football 2020 Vision Strategic Action Plan Done Action Steps Description Action Point 1 Confirm programme viability and consolidate present schedules Jamie Vittles Jill Aldridge Frank Sealey Aug 2010 Action Point 2 Expand delivery centres base into middle and east Devon Jamie Vittles Scott Walker Danny Harris Aug 2011 Action Point 3 Establish sustainable support and office management systems Jamie Vittles Jill Aldridge Frank Sealey Aug 2011 Action Point 4 Create effective sales and marketing base Julian Tagg JV/ Board Dec 2012 Action Point 5 Increase revenues by 25% year on year Jamie Vittles Board/Staff ongoing Responsible Supported by Date

4. To develop a professional scouting network

Exeter City Football Club Player Recruitment, Retention & Release (Scouting)

Organisational Chart. Vice chairman Club Secretary Director of Football Manager Club Doctor Senior Coaching staff Senior Physiotherapist Player Development Manager Development Coach Sports Scientist Head of Youth Coach C of Ex coaches Scout North Scout Mids Scout South Youth Physiotherapist Performance Analyst Itinerant Physiotherapists Local Football Development Manager Performance Centres coaches Development Centres coaches Schools & Community coaches

Player Development policy Produce players through the young player development (YPD) programme capable of meeting the standards & demands of senior professional football. Maximise the opportunity for all players to fulfil their personal & sporting potential Ensure all players are treated fairly during their time spent at the Football Club.

Player Progression & Development PARTICIPATION PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE Performance Centres (8 -14) Scholarship (16 -18) ELITE Development Centres (5 -10) Progression Centres (11 -14) FITC Schools Soccer Centre of Excellence (8 -16) College (16 -18) Young Pro’ (17 -21) Senior squad

Young Player Development Provisions Performance Centre North Senior Football Scholarship Performance Centre West Centre of Excellence Performance Centre East College Performance Centre Exeter LEGEND Development/Progression Centre

Recruitment policy Build a squad of adaptable players, blending experience with development to achieve & sustain success on the field of play Provide access & opportunity for young players within the SW Region & build for the future with a homegrown talent-base Identify players below 23 years of age with potential to sustain 1 st. team standing & contribute to the success of the Club in competition.

Player Release policy Operate a transparent system of player evaluation & communicate it effectively Be accessible & honest with players, staff & others Clearly sign-post alternative pathways for players leaving the Football Club Make other clubs aware of the imminent release of players & provide opportunities to move within the professional, semiprofessional & amateur game Continue to foster good relations with local employers & education providers

Recruitment/release pathways Compensation system Youth scouting & recommendation Walk-on Local & regional clubs Transfer system Senior scouting Loan system Non-league clubs Senior Clubs Local clubs Trials Community groups Development Centres (5 -10) Performance Centres (8 -14) Introduction Trials Progression Centres (11 -14) Centre of Excellence (8 -16) FITC Scholarship (16 -18) Senior squad Young Pro’ (17 -21) College (16 -18) Supporters groups Soccer Schools Re-training Higher education Local schools LEGEND. Further education Retained Viewed Released Participate Assessment

5. To ensure finance realism and budgeting excellence

Football Budgets Budget 1 (P 1) Football support Players wages Players pensions Appearance bonus Crowd/position bonus Accommodation/relocation Transfer fees paid Signing on fees Agents fees Others Coach costs away games Training ground sundries Flight costs away games League & FA registrations Budget 2(P 2) Coaching Staff Accomodation Second physio Development Coaching Staff Match analysis Away accommodation Away and pre-match food League fines Scout Cost Football secretary Pre-season costs Football stationery & postage Training kit Stationery Equipment Kitman Wages Team building & training Laundry materials Trialist costs (fuel & accom) Cleaning Mobile phone costs Reserve team costs Vehicle hire Physio wages Vehicle running costs Medical insurance CPD Medical consultations Medical supplies Meals for players - home matches Cat & Fiddle drinks

6. To further develop playing and player ethos and strategy

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