Youth Council

The Somerset FA Youth Council

Looking to represent young people across decision making in football, the Somerset FA Youth Council also looks to develop its members, professional skills and offer a unique opportunity to be a part of Somerset FA, create and deliver projects and gain support from those already working within the game.

Get In Touch

Football Services Department

Discipline@somersetfa.com

01458 832 359 Option 1

07718 477 540

Who we are

Freya

Youth Council Role: Chair

How long have you been involved in football?

Playing = 16 years

Coaching = 4 years

Why did you join the Youth Council?

I joined the youth council to provide the voice for those in youth football that aren’t heard and giving opportunities to young people to become future leaders

Alex

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

Since I was one 1.

Why did you join the Youth Council?

I want to make a difference in the football community.

Craig

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

Been playing since a toddler, refereed and coached since 16 years old.

Why did you join the Youth Council?

To complete my FALA project and making a real change within my community

Euan

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

I've been playing since I was 6 and I am now a referee

Why did you join the Youth Council?

I joined to try and make the game a better experience for everyone

Georgia

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

7 years playing/coaching
3 years refereeing

Why did you join the Youth Council?

As I would like to get my voice heard and make changes so the youth game is enjoyable for all

Isaac

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

11 years

Why did you join the Youth Council?

Make a change in youth football in my area to make football better or players, coaches, officials and spectators

Niesha

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

5 years

Why did you join the Youth Council?

I joined the Somerset FA Youth Council to give a voice back to the younger generation in football

Tommy

Youth Council Role: Member

How long have you been involved in football?

I have been involved in football since the age of 4

Why did you join the Youth Council?

To help improve the game for younger people so they can enjoy it

Alex

Youth Council Role: Mentor

How long have you been involved in football?

Started playing football at age 6 and began refereeing as a teenager with the ultimate vision of coaching my own team. I’ve now been a head coach for over 5 years across mixed, girls and senior football.

Why did you join the Youth Council?

I joined the Somerset FA Youth Council in 2021 to collaborate and elevate the youth voice in my own football communities within Somerset. I’m very lucky to have worked on a number of amazing projects with some amazing people thanks to my time as a team member and positioned on the senior leadership team.