COACHES PAGE FAQs
Updated September 2022
We’ve captured our most frequently asked questions here to help our coaches, so we are consistent and transparent as a football club.
Q. How do I move my training slot or book time on one of our pitches?
A. Our club secretary manages the diary covering all training slots and matches that take place at Ollersett and the Rec. You must contact Jo directly at secretary.nmjfc@gmail.com and she will confirm if your request can be agreed
Q. How can I order new equipment for my team?
A. We’ve recently sorted through the storage at both Ollersett and the Rec to understand what training equipment we have as a club. There should be sufficient equipment at both sites to support you to deliver your training sessions – our ask is that you return the equipment after your session so they can be used by other coaches. If you require new equipment (e.g. footballs, bibs etc), this can be requested via the LoveAdmin app. Requests will be reviewed by the Committee and decisions communicated back directly to the coach who made the request
Q. Is our matchday kit and training wear supplier changing?
A. With effect from September 2022, we will be using SK Kits as our exclusive supplier of matchday kits and training wear. No other supplier must be used to source NMJFC training wear
Q. How can I see what training wear is available?
A. The new online club shop is available on the NMJFC website – just click here.
Q. How can I order training wear items?
A. Simple! We’ve added an order form onto the club website for coaches to use for bulk orders for their team – just *click here”. If you’ve secured a sponsor, please also include a file or image of the sponsors name or logo that you want printing on the training gear. Please note this image must be an editable Adobe Illustrator Vector file (.ai or .eps). When you’ve completed the order form, email it to Mark Newman at liaison.nmjfc@gmail.com
Q. How does the payment process work?
A. If you’ve found a sponsor to cover the cost of the training gear, include their details on the order form and we’ll send them an invoice so they can pay directly. If you are covering costs, then we’ll confirm the cost of your order and you’ll pay directly
Q. Are there any rules on what I can order?
A. Yes there a few you need to be aware of:
1. All items on the online club shop can be ordered by anyone (parents / general public etc) in single items
2. For bulk orders, coaches must use the order form
3. The minimum for bulk orders is 10 items
4. The 10 training wear items have to be the same item. So if a coach wants order 11 items, 9 round neck training t-shirts and 2 polo t-shirts, this won’t be accepted
5. The only exception to the above are the hats and baseball caps. They cannot be ordered in single items which is why they are not on the online club shop. They are only on the coaches order form and both hats and caps have a minimum bulk order of 8 per same item – not minimum order of 10 like the rest of the training wear range. Again, these 8 items need to be the same item (i.e. minimum 8 hats or 8 caps – you cannot order 4 hats and 4 caps to meet the minimum number of 8)
6. There is no charge for having a sponsor’s name and logo printed on the front of a training top. But there is a £3 charge per item for any sponsorship required on the back of a training top
Q. How long will my order take to arrive?
A. Moving to our new supplier, the turnaround time will be a lot quicker with most orders delivered within 3 weeks from being ordered. During busy periods (e.g. pre-season) orders may take up to 6 weeks – but you’ll be notified if this is the case
Q. What if parents want to order individual items?
A. As mentioned above, that’s absolutely fine! Just point them to the online club shop on the NMJFC website and they can order directly from there
Q. If I’ve got a sponsor, what else can we do to promote them?
A. When we’ve got the sponsor’s name or logo, we’ll add them to our ‘Sponsors’ page on the club website. We’ll also ask you to send us a photo of your team wearing their new sponsored training wear and we will promote this via the club’s social media channels, thanking them for their support. We will also give them the opportunity to sponsor or donate at the club fundraising events such as the Annual Race Night
Q. What’s the best way to get in touch with other NMJFC coaches?
A. For visibility, all of our coaches are highlighted in the ‘volunteers’ section on the club website. As a club Committee we frequently send out emails to coaches so important messages are communicated consistently. We also have a secure WhatsApp group so all of our coaches can stay in touch. This is used for any urgent messages on pitches, training slots or to share useful coaching information. If you need to be added to this group, please contact our Parent and Coach Liaison Officer
Q. How can I request further support or raise any issues?
A. As a first point of contact please contact our Parent and Coach Liaison Officer who will be able to advise you on next steps
Q. How can I add something to the NMJFC Committee agenda?
A. Please contact our Parent and Coach Liaison Officer by the 1st of each month to ensure it is included in the Committee agenda for that month