Dundee United - Clydesdale Bank support Dundee United FC’s Schools Initiative

Youngsters from Tayport Primary School in Dundee were the latest pupils to benefit from Dundee United FC’s Schools Initiative, supported by SPL sponsor Clydesdale Bank, as they were put through their paces by United legend Dave Bowman and his community coaches.  

Now in its third year, ‘The Dundee United Schools Initiative’ involves United Community Coaches visiting local schools one day a week for a total of eight weeks to provide football coaching sessions which aim not only to develop pupils’ technical ability but also to highlight the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. As well as top level coaching the kids also receive free football kit and match tickets to all of Dundee United’s home games throughout their 8 week course.

Stressing the importance of Clydesdale Bank’s sponsorship to the success of the Dundee United Schools Initiative, Dundee United Community Coach Dave Bowman notes how the support has enabled the club to expand the initiative into its third year to accommodate even the largest schools in the area.

Dave Bowman, Community Coach, Dundee United FC:
“It’s great news that Clydesdale Bank have agreed to support our Schools Initiative - without such backing these sorts of projects would simply not be viable.  As we take the Dundee United Schools Initiative into its third year, the support we have received from Clydesdale Bank has allowed us to expand the initiative, enabling us to deliver the program to schools of all sizes.”

Alison Duncan, Managing Partners Associate at Clydesdale Bank’s Financial Solutions Centre in Dundee commented on their support of the community initiative:
“This is Clydesdale Bank’s fourth year as SPL sponsor and over that time we have witnessed the range of excellent work that each club does to make a positive impact in its local community.  As a business we too aim to develop strong relationships that support local communities, so we are delighted to be able to help Dundee United FC by providing some additional funding to their Schools Initiative.”