Dear Area Association / League / Clubs,
Please find below the opportunity to nominate players for the Talent ID Showcase for the 2021/2022 season. This is the first part of a three stage talent identification process as we look to identify players for the FAW Trust Girls Academy Programme for 2021/22 season. To ensure that every talented girl in Wales has the opportunity, the first stage of the recruitment process is for players from the grassroots game only. The programme is eligible for players born between 2006 and 2009.
Please find a link to a video explaining the process and the players who we want to see at stage 1 and also an update on changes to the current Girls Performance Centres.
Girls’ Pathway Changes Video – https://vimeo.com/528420896/78446657fb
In order to support us with this, we are inviting clubs from all across the nation to nominate players they feel would be suitable for the opportunity to showcase their talent. We appreciate that there may be a large talent pool within all clubs and consequently, anyone currently in either of the following DO NOT need nominating by clubs as they are currently in our pathway and these players will be considered soon in later stages by their staff in these programmes;
-Performance Centre
-Regional Squad
Clubs can nominate as many players as they feel are appropriate, (please complete one form per player), however please be mindful that sending players who are not yet ready for this level may have an adverse effect, in that it could dishearten players or put them under unnecessary pressure for example, Furthermore this programme will include playing in boys academy level football which in itself is worth consideration when selecting players you feel will be suitable for this environment. Talent ID of the grassroots game will continuously happen throughout the season(s) following this so players will get other opportunities in the future, thus, there is no need to rush a player into this is they are not ready for similar reasons to the above, so please make your selections carefully and mindfully of what is best for the player at present.
Talent ID Showcase Nomination Form – https://forms.office.com/r/3tjLXf2pMP
Please find below the form and if there are any issues please don’t hesitate to get in touch at girlsacademy@fawtrust.cymru.
Kind Regards
Player Development Team
