Leith XXth BB’s, Newhaven Church

Amazing to think that this will be the 3rd time in 6 years I have brought American Football to the Leith XXth Boys Brigade group, based at Newhaven parish Church in North Edinburgh. This makes the working relationship with this group the longest standing in TouchDown’s history.

Although the group involved was small, Lead Coach Tom Cramb as able to call upon experienced help from the Edinburgh Wolves junior team coaches. Over a 3 week class, basic passing and catching skills were taught with the young players quickly demonstrating their ability to learn and adapt. By the end of the sessions, they were able to run some one-on-one drills, including an opportunity to wear helmets as worn by players from the NFL Europe league.

TouchDown UK looks forward to 2011, when we hope to return for the next generation of young hopefuls.

One of the potentially largest sources for coaching is the agreement reached between TouchDown UK and the active co-ordinators in the County of Falkirk. Thanks to another ex-Edinburgh Wolves contact I have already completed 2 short lunch time clubs at small primary schools in outlying villages to Falkirk. Already another 5 schools are lining up for the New Year and the opportunity to take another kitted session in one of the local high schools.
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A big loss for TouchDown has been the moving on of Paul Beautyman from Gilmerton New Church to the astonishingly beautiful pastures (and hills!) of Dunoon and Argyll (jealous, moi????). Paul is one of the main reasons I do what I do, and as mentor, colleague and friend has been part of the ministry since its inception. It still feels weird that I cant drop in on him at his office at Liberton High School and chew the fat, drink coffee and occasionally play golf with apples….it’s great fun!
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