Motherwell Women net £10k funding from Well Society in boost to SWPL push

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The aim of making Motherwell FC Women competitive in the top half of the SPWL has been given a boost - thanks to £10,000 funding from the Well Society.The cash injection will provide access to top quality coaching and support staff for players from academy level right through to the first team.Paul Brownlie, Head of Women and Girls Football at Motherwell FC, said: “The journey we are on here at Motherwell is all about creating a pathway for young players and creating as professional an environment as we can.“This funding will ensure players can maintain access to high level coaching, quality facilities and support staff – such as sports scientists – who can help our teams maximise their performance.“On behalf of the players and the staff we’d like to say thank you to members of the Well Society for this funding, and for their encouragement and support for our women and girls throughout the season.”Motherwell FC Women are currently sitting eighth in the top-flight of women’s football with ambitions to finish in the top six.

Continuous improvement is important to both Paul and assistant coach Leanne Crichton, who are undertaking their UEFA Pro Licence - the highest UEFA coaching certificate available - together.Motherwell FC Girls’ Academy enjoys Elite Level status with the Scottish FA’s National Academy Programme Club, which governs the development of the game for those aged between 14-18.National Academy Programme status considers performance in areas such as coaching qualifications, sports science and medical set ups as well as domestic and international appearances for home-grown players.Maintaining this quality approach is important to the club, as Tom Feely, co-chair of the Well Society, explained: “The Society