We set up our Belper Town U21s side two years ago because we wanted to develop young players and give them a chance to progress to First Team football. The step from youth to adult football is huge and many young players drop out of football at this stage. We've made great progress in helping players bridge this gap. In our first season we finished bottom of the Worksop Van Hire Development League but only a season later we won the League and cup double. More importantly, seven of the U21s made First Team debuts.
We now want to build on what we've achieved. Running a side isn't cheap and we have to cover as many of our costs as possible. Manager and support time is given free which keeps costs down, however we have to cover the cost of things such as training pitches, equipment, This year we also want to fund a UEFA A qualified coach to get the best out of our players.
We are looking for help to raise funds towards our running costs. Any contribution, small or large is much appreciated. For example, a training ball costs us £5, a match ball £20, coaching £25 a session. If you are interested in a larger sponsorship deal then please get in touch with us via our Facebook page. We have created a genuine opportunity for young players to continue to play, develop as players and enter the semi professional game. We hope you will support us.