Motherwell's football coaching course for women can produce new role models

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Women's football has seen a surge in popularity in recent years and Motherwell FC Community Trust and the Well Society have teamed up to offer free places on a coaching course.The hope is that local women will step forward learn new skills, increase their confidence and make an impact on young lives – even if they’ve never kicked a ball before.“We’ve seen a huge interest in the women’s game, and the girls development centre at Motherwell FC Community Trust is going from strength to strength,” said Andy Thomson, Football Development Manager at the Trust.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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We want to change perceptions that football coaching is for men only.”“The football will take care of itself,” Andy continued.“What we’re looking for is women who can adapt and grow, and who want to make a difference in their community, as well as their own lives."We want to give them the opportunity to be part of a team and help coach young female players, regardless of their own footballing ability."The Well Society have covered the costs of five spaces on the Scottish FA’s Level 1.1 Introduction to coaching course.Along with practical support from the Trust, individuals will learn aspects like