Foundation Friday | Football Development Centres

Youngster Louis Bilsborrow has loved his time at AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s weekly Football Development Centres sessions, and says the pathway provided has supported him on his journey playing the sport he loves. Louis, who plays for Kirkham JFC, has been attending the Foundation’s popular training sessions for four years, where he has received coaching […]

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Foundation Friday | Foundation celebrates Schools’ Football Week 2024!

AFC Fylde Community Foundation are marking Schools’ Football Week throughout this week (Monday 5th – Sunday 11th February), a campaign by the English Schools’ Football Association. Schools’ Football Week is a national campaign supports pupils to enjoy the benefits of the beautiful game in their schools. The ongoing ESFA initiative is designed as an opportunity […]

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Foundation Friday | Player Visit

AFC Fylde first-team players Josh Kay and Owen Evans visited Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School on Thursday afternoon! Josh and Owen headed down to one of AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s partner schools to join in a PE lesson with pupils. The Coasters pair took part in the session which was based on how to […]

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Foundation Friday | Armed Forces Projects

Are you a current or former member of the Armed Forces and living locally in Fylde and want to meet new likeminded people? AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s popular Armed Forces Community Programme, jointly-funded by BAE Systems and Veterans’ Foundation, provides support for veterans who have settled in the local area through a variety of different […]

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Prendergast offers USW Students ‘Fascinating Insight’

AFC Fylde first-team coach and U18s manager Conrad Prendergast sat down with AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s University of South Wales Foundation Degree students to provide a fascinating insight into his coaching career in the game! Conrad joined the students for a discussion about his route to his current role at AFC Fylde, before the lads […]

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Foundation Friday | Fylde Focus programme

AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s Fylde Focus programme supports local young people back into employment, including 18-year-old Lewis. Lewis was self-referred to the Foundation’s Employability and Skills team, as he wanted to return to work, and also attend college to study IT. AFC Fylde Community Foundation has extensive experience in providing positive employment outcomes for people […]

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