Welcome to the 1st team webpage of Stoke Gabriel Football Club, a Charter Standard Community Club which has three mens sides operating in the South West Peninsula and South Devon leagues.
A Charter Standard Community Club
The most senior of those is managed by Pete Gartrell and Jason Couch in the South West Peninsula Division 1 (East); next comes the South Devon League Division 1 side managed by Matt Zadell followed by our third senior side under the watchful eye of Andy Horn and Paul Burnell in Division 4 of the South Devon League.
The 2010/11 season will see the ladies side play in the Devon League Premier Division under the management of Mike Calf and Graham Legge.
Next season we see the emergence of our under 18s side which will play in the Devon County Youth League
We also have a thriving youth section with teams playing at under 16, 14, and 13 age groups in the Pioneer Youth League in addition to a mini soccer section which has teams at under 11, 10, 9 and 8s.
Please contact the club to find out where and when these teams train as we always provide a warm welcome for new members.
We believe our infrastructure provides not only a secure future for the club but a sporting facility of which any young player can be proud. It is important we help develop the footballers of tomorrow and our Charter Club status means all our young players receive coaching from qualified and CRB accredited coaches as we endeavour to fill a role once played by schools in teaching children teamwork and mental strength in a friendly and competitive environment.
We have a proud and successful history which we intend to maintain as the current development of our new stand, clubhouse and changing rooms shows. Our plans both on and off the field are ambitious yet achievable and we welcome anyone who wishes to play a part in bringing these to fruition whatever role you wish to take on. Tell us what you're willing to do and we can make it happen.
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
Get ready for the new season - win a load of balls for your team!
Footballs, footballs, footballs! We've teamed up with Umbro to bring you the perfect boost for pre-season training - 10 Club Website footballs for your team!
What would you do to improve the next generation of British footballers?
Youth development has been at the top of the grassroots football agenda lately, so what would you do to help improve the next generation of British talent? Have your say!