About Tavistock Town FC

Tavistock Jets was formed in 1995 by Jim Lothian. Jim was dismayed by the lack of organized youth soccer in our area compared to the number of children wanting to play. He and other local parents formed 2 teams and had 36 boys registered. Jim began coaching sessions for others who had heard but were not in a squad and the Club has just expanded very rapidly from there. The following season saw 4 league teams entered. In the 200/06 season, the Club fields 9 teams in our local FA regulated leagues and coaches in total 240 children/youths.
From the 2003 season we changed our name to Tavistock Town FC for the league teams and will be using the Jets name for the 5 to 7 years olds.

Coaching achievements

Most managers/coaches have attended FA courses or are experienced footballers themselves. Two coaches are FA qualified.
Last season Paul Cornish visited Anfield to collect his 'NCFE foundation studies in exercise diploma' from Halton College, which was run in association with Liverpool FC.
We have been awarded the prestigious 'FA Charter Mark' which certifies that our Club operates within the guidelines laid down for youth football clubs  by the FA. All our Managers attend a FA youth football training course over a number of days and have been certified as competent trainers by the FA. All managers and coaches have also been police checked to ensure they have no record of suspect involvement with children.

Mini-Soccer

The FA four years ago, formally rolled out mini- soccer 7 a side games for Under 9 and 10 age groups, carefully banded so that a child can only play in his school year age group. We field 2 sides in Under 9's and 1 in Under 10's for 2004/05; while we call them leagues the FA will not allow league tables or results to be published, fearing tough competition forced on children at this age will hamper their full development and enjoyment of the game. Training sessions are offered for Under 8's,  Under 7's and Under 6's as well.

Youth Soccer

This operates under normal FA rules and we field U11, U12, U13, U14, U15 and U16.
Youngsters love their football and that makes it worthwhile. It is a great feeling to be playing in a league every week and it gives them something positive and healthy to focus on.

We are very proud of our Club, children and town, if your Club will be visiting our area, or if you want to talk football, please email us using the 'Contacts' page