By Jamie Lopez
Burnley Women’s star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign.
The defender put Trinity’s four girls’ teams and players from its FA Wildcats development centre through their paces on Saturday morning before taking part in a Q&A session.
The event saw all the girls’ teams joined together for the first time and the players returned to the Rookery after training to watch England’s 1-0 victory over Haiti with Dom.
Southport Trinity is the town’s oldest amateur football club and welcomed its first girls team two years ago. Its Wildcats sessions have also proved hugely popular and led to a major increase and participation which has led to the new teams being created.
Burnley Womens star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign
In the coming season, the club will run a Under 8s girls team for the first time as well as welcoming new boys teams. Plans are also progressing to create an open age female team.
Everyone at the club would like to extend a big thanks to Dom for giving up her time to support the club and for giving an unforgettable experience to the girls. Dom wished the teams the best of the luck for the coming season.
Craig Houghton, chairman of Southport Trinity AFC, said:
“It is fantastic to see the growth of girls’ football. Over the last few years we have seen interest and participation explode and we are delighted to be at the forefront of this – especially as the only FA accredited Wildcats Development Centre in the local area.
“We were delighted to welcome Dom Cooper and know this is another point of inspiration for our girls.
Burnley Womens star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign
Burnley Womens star Dom Cooper joined Southport Trinity AFC for a special training session to mark the start of the Lionesses World Cup campaign
“The committee of volunteers and I will continue to work hard to provide an inclusive environment for all – both boys and girls – so that football can be enjoyed by all.”
Are you looking for a fun way for girls 5-11 to get involved with football? Then look no further! Weetabix Wildcats is the place to be, everyone is super awesome; from the friends you’ll meet to The FA qualified coaches and volunteers who deliver the sessions.
So, what is Weetabix Wildcats? Well, it’s non-competitive football for girls who want to give it a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Weetabix Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new amazing friends.
DM Southport Trinity AFC for more information and to enrol your daughter. Maybe consider getting yourself involved as a volunteer football coach/manager with support and training from the club.
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