It’s been a privilege to lead on the #FootballForAll Strategy. Thanks to all individuals, clubs and stakeholders who have supported and input into making this strategy. 🙌🏽
The exciting work now begins!! 💪🏽⚽️🏴
Please feel free to message me if you want to discuss further. 😊
Truly amazing @PollokUtdS_A named the best @UEFA community club in Europe.
With Scottish elections ahead, I hope leaders see the power of investing in local clubs that change lives, strengthen communities, and develop young people.
Community football clubs change lives 🙌❤️
What an achievement from a Scottish grassroots club - @PollokUtdS_A 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏽
We’ve been saying it for years but it’s now official.. we have some of the best grassroots clubs in Europe. 🏴⚽️🇪🇺 🏆 #UEFAGrassrootsAwards#Punching 💪🏽
We're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-beingWe're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-beingWe're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-beingWe're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-beingWe're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-beingWe're sending our congratulations to @PollokUtdS_A, who have been voted Best Grassroots Club at the 2025/2026 UEFA Grassroots Awards 👏
The Glasgow-based community club were recognised for their work providing local communities with opportunities in football and well-being.
Pitching In - an historic day at Ayr United’s Somerset Park with the new community pitch being opened. A long journey for all those behind the project! Well done to all the partners who made this wonderful facility possible! 👏👏⚽️🏴@das3108 👏👏
Our thoughts are with Jim Fleeting’s family and friends following his passing.
Jim gave over 25 years of service to the Scottish FA, playing an instrumental role across Coach Education and Football Development, latterly in the role of Director of Coaching.
A reminder that applications for our Pitching In fund for 2026-27 are still open until 12pm on Friday, 13 March.
Watch below to see the impact that funding can have on improving facilities across the country.
➡️ Find out more and apply for funding: https://t.co/y1S9Joq2Qo
We are delighted to have been awarded £8.14m of funding from @DCMS to enhance football and sport facilities across the country.
Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy announced the pledge at East Kilbride United Community Sports Club, which has benefitted from over £300k of fundingWe are delighted to have been awarded £8.14m of funding from @DCMS to enhance football and sport facilities across the country.
Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy announced the pledge at East Kilbride United Community Sports Club, which has benefitted from over £300k of fundingWe are delighted to have been awarded £8.14m of funding from @DCMS to enhance football and sport facilities across the country.
Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy announced the pledge at East Kilbride United Community Sports Club, which has benefitted from over £300k of funding.
The @ScottishFA’s Extra Time programme is helping children to thrive and supporting parents to work – backed by a @ScotGov investment of £5.5 million.
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited @Strollers1973 to see the vital after-school support in action.
Football gives young people so much fun, fitness, teamwork, problem solving and memories that last forever
All they need from us is the right environment to grow and enjoy the game
When kids love football, they stay in football
Make their journey a positive one #LetThemPlay
SFA Play Fitba | FREE football for 16-25 year olds – January 2026
Start planning your 2026 activities with Play Fitba! No matter what level you play, Play Fitba is a fantastic programme for 16-25 year olds to live a positive lifestyle through staying healthy, socialising and having fun, all for zero cost.
📅 Mondays 6-7:30pm, 19th January – 23rd March 2026
📍 St Mungo’s High School, Merchiston Ave, Falkirk FK2 7JT
💵 FREE!
🔗 Register your interest by filling the form via the QR code in the video or this link ➡️ https://t.co/mOsIQR5PmY
Football is all about the journey
Scotland qualifying for the World Cup showed what belief, positivity and togetherness can achieve
So today, let’s bring that same spirit to our grassroots game
Stay positive, support the players, make it an amazing day
Dreams start somewhere
Last month, we celebrated the people who make grassroots football thrive across the country at the Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail.
Thank you to all of our winners and to everyone making a difference in communities across Scotland.
COACH EDUCATION
There are still spaces available on the below Youth & Adult Coaching Award!
Online Delivery📍
Book here👉https://t.co/ZHg8FUyJk4
#ScotFACoachEd
Sign-up now for our Coach Education Department's latest CPD offering ⤵️
'From Pitch to Performance: Coaching Journeys in Football Management' will feature Keith Lasley, David Gray and Barry Robson on Sunday, 9 November.
➡️ Sign-up here: https://t.co/PS6ffrXguK
@B_RCFC has been named Best Community Football Project for All at the 2025 Grassroots Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail.
Their work has created genuine opportunities for people of all backgrounds to take part.
Victoria Coupar has been recognised as Best Volunteer in Girls & Women’s Football at the 2025 Grassroots Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail.
At East Kilbride Youth Club, Victoria is known for her unmatched commitment and attention to detail in the girls’ game.
We were delighted to welcome @IanMurrayMP, MP for Edinburgh South and Minister of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, to visit our October Half Term Camp.
Mr Murray got to see the different activities we offer and all the smiling faces!