| 1. Retain and Attract adults and junior players from the age of seven upwards. The purpose would be to engage as many adults and juniors as possible from Darlington and the surrounding area 2. Develop current coaching resources for DTTA to meet the needs for its future development and growth | To set up a girl’s coaching session at Hummersknott and to secure funding for these sessions from DBC Through social media to promote the Academy, adults and junior session Ascertain interest from club members in applying for coaching qualifications To develop a training plan that will give coaches further insight in to coaching at Level 2 To encourage more players and volunteers to support group sessions Through the Academy development structure to develop juniors to achieve their true potential | 1 x coach per session Committee member UKCC level 1/2 course @£190 £280 per person Level 3 coach Committee DTTA coaches and volunteers | Sept-July 2024/25 Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-March 2024/2025 Sept 2024 Jan-Dec 2024 2024 | SC/GP AP GP SB/GP GP CC/AM/DB | To encourage girls to join the Academy To maintain club active membership to 70-80 1 x level 1 coaches 3 x level 2 coaches Raise the coaching standards of coaches and volunteers Increased coaching and volunteer support Cadet and junior players achieving England ranking positions |
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| 4. To continue to promote and articulate the junior player pathway development at DTTA | To build on the success of 2023 through the continuing development of youngsters through the Darlington Winter League To create the opportunity for further development in the Northern Regional leagues To maintain the interest and practice during the summer period by forming a in house junior league Work closely with Tees Valley, Darlington Development team , and Charity organisations | Discussion with coaches’/parents/ players Discussions with coaches/parents/ players Discussions with players/parents players Using contacts within NE England | 2024 Season 2024 season 2024 season Jan-Dec 2024 | TF AM AM GP | 6 Teams in Darlington league 4 x cadet teams 2 x junior team Continually developing the younger players Partnership arrangements with sporting bodies and funding opportunities |
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| 5. Continue to promote DTTA and raised its profile in the community, schools, and sport organisations locally, regionally, and nationally. | To use the website and other social media options and promote and Market the Academy | Committee member | Jan-Dec 2024 | AP | Increase in DTTA/membership |
| 6. To ensure DTTA governance and management is maintained to a standard of excellence. Covering Management, Welfare, Playing program, and Membership that were key areas of Club Mark accreditation 7, | To carry out 6 monthly Audits to ensure DTTA is carry out what it says it does and bring about continuous improvement To carry out Club Matters Health Check To carry out 6 monthly coaching surveys to determine players overall satisfaction with DTTA coaching To produce actions and updates on the coaching survey concerns | DTTA Committee DTTA Committee DTTA Committee DTTA Committee | Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-Dec 2024 | GP GP GP/TF GP | Using a traffic light system achieving green in all areas To achieve a profile indicating good governance of the Academy To achieve 90% overall satisfaction Areas of concern are dealt with which will support the achievement of 90% satisfaction. |
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| To manage DTTA finances to at least break even for 24/25 financial year and to look at funding and fundraising opportunities | Sponsorship from Northgate Funding from Tesco Lottery initiative for club members Other sponsorship agreements | Academy parents, children and volunteers | April-March 2024/2025 | CC/GP | Target of £2000 achieved |
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