The FAI launched a new ‘Homeskills’ programme yesterday across its social media channels and had new Men’s National Team Coach Keith Andrews involved from the outset.
Taking place across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the series will introduce a new skill each morning at 11 AM with some tips from Andrews and Women’s Development Officer Pearl Slattery.
The series will run daily, at least until May 5th and encourages kids to post videos of their own skills online each day with prizes available to the best.
“It’s very important that we offer our young players something to keep them involved with football during this lockdown and FAI Homeskills is the perfect vehicle,” said interim FAI Deputy CEO Niall Quinn.
“We are hosting the FAI Homeskills programme on our new FAI Grassroots channels and I encourage all players, parents, clubs and stakeholders to get involved.”
“Irish football will be back on the pitch someday soon but in the meantime, this is a great opportunity for young players to work on their skills with FAI coaches.”
“Keith Andrews and Pearl Slattery have done a great job with the first week’s set of skills and our Grassroots department and Development Officers have put a quality programme together.”
“I’m looking forward to seeing videos sent to us from all over the country. I am sure the standard will be way higher than my efforts – I don’t think Stephen Kenny will be asking me to get my boots back on any day soon.”
Here was the launch video yesterday and a couple of those that were shared through the day…

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