Giligan here to assist Fiji FUTSAL August 27, 2009
Former Australian FUTSAL coach Scot Gilligan is in the country to assist the Fiji Football Association in setting up a proper development structure for the abbreviated code of the game which has immensely gained popularity.
Gilligan who is currently attached with Oceania Football Confederation as a FUTSAL Development Officer has been actively involved in designing and monitoring programs in the Island nations, namely the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
He is currently conducting a weeklong workshop in Suva for local coaches to broaden their coaching skills.
Fiji FA chief executive officer Bob Kumar said more than 35 local coaches participating in the workshop should learn a lot from Gilligan.
“We are honored to have Scot as he is the most qualified Futsal coach in the region and has done wonders with the Island nations where he has worked with the local coaches.”
“We are happy he accepted our invite and is in the country to assist us and the local coaches should take full advantage of the workshop with him.”
“Fiji FA is serious about developing Futsal and raising awareness of the sport and will also develop its own pitch in the new academy in Suva.”
“Apart from working with the participants at the workshop, he will also work closely with national coaching director Saiyad Ali and other development officers, sharing his knowledge and experience in the sport” he concluded.
Just a food for thought. I feel not enough international matches for Fiji. May be next year Fiji can take a team to Nehru cup in India. I believe there is a prize money of $50,000 for the winners. Fiji can play some warm up games in Indonesia, Singapore and across the border into Malaysia and can earn some money there as they travel up. Maybe some players can get contracts to play in the Singapore League. There's lots of money there and the associations can earn some money in transfer fees. Fiji has lots of talent in individual terms.
A mix team of U21 and some experienced players could be ideal. Fiji have to venture outside Oceania. What you guys think?
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A mix team of U21 and some experienced players could be ideal. Fiji have to venture outside Oceania. What you guys think?