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Best way to start team?

Looking to start my own u8s team in scotland, was wondering the best way to go about it?

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Ian MarshCoach, England

You've got the whole of summer to get things ready which is good before the 2014/15 starts.

How much have you already sorted? Do you have players who are interested? Have you spoken to the people who organise leagues in your area? Do you have a sponsor who would be willing to buy kit for your team?

Let us know how much you've done already so we can help more.

Best of luck!

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