Exciting Partnership Opportunity for Culter Youth FC
Ahead of the Game: Supporting Mental Fitness Through Football
We are delighted to announce that Culter Youth FC is working with Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) and the Ahead of the Game programme to explore delivering a series of mental fitness workshops for our competitive boys' and girls' sections.
The Ahead of the Game programme is a Movember-funded initiative which uses the power of sport to help young people develop positive mental fitness, resilience and wellbeing skills.

Workshops are provided free of charge and are specifically designed for:
✅ Players (U12-U18)
✅ Parents and Guardians
✅ Coaches and Team Staff

The programme focuses on helping young people look after their mental wellbeing, recognise when support may be needed, and create positive sporting environments that allow everyone to thrive.
What are we planning?
Following a productive meeting with AFCCT, we are now exploring a delivery model tailored specifically for Culter Youth FC.
Our current ambition is to:
⚽ Deliver player workshops first across our competitive boys' and girls' age groups.
?‍?‍?‍? Follow up with dedicated parent and guardian sessions to provide practical tools and guidance to support young people.
?‍? Deliver coach education sessions to help coaches build both mental and physical fitness within their teams.
?️ Work with International School Aberdeen (ISA) to host the sessions in a central and accessible venue for everyone involved.
?️ Agree session dates and age-group groupings over the coming weeks.

Why is this important?
Research behind the programme highlights the importance of supporting young people's mental wellbeing through sport and has shown benefits including:
* Greater confidence in seeking help when needed
* Increased understanding of mental health and wellbeing
* Reduced stigma around mental health conversations
* Improved resilience and positive sporting experiences
The programme also helps create supportive club environments where players, parents and coaches work together to promote wellbeing on and off the pitch.
More Information
Further details can be found through the Ahead of the Game programme:
? Ahead of the Game: https://aheadofthegame.movember.com
We will keep all coaches, parents and players updated as plans develop and look forward to bringing this fantastic initiative to Culter Youth FC.
?❤️ Together, we can help our young people Talk More and Play Better.