Starting a team / club is a commitment that needs to be thought through very carefully in order to avoid both disappointment for yourself and heartbreak for youngsters.

What questions should you ask yourself before taking any action?

• Is there enough demand for another team in your vicinity or are you going to swamp an already saturated market?
• Are there enough players willing to play on a regular basis?
• Are you willing to give up your free time, weekends as well as during the week?
• Have you discussed the implications with your husband / wife / partner / children etc and made them aware of the possible new obligations you may have to face up to on a regular basis?
• Have you sought out any other committed personnel who are willing to support you with the organisation / training / transport etc?

IF THE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS IS YES THEN …….read on

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