Stars delight youngsters at sports session
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Ross County co-manager Stuart Kettlewell and Inverness boss John Robertson put football rivalry to one side ahead of the recent Highland derby to take part in training sessions at Fortrose Academy, along with former Celtic forward Scott McDonald and former Rangers and Scotland striker Billy Dodds.
The professional coaching experience was held to highlight the importance of sport within the school’s curriculum.
Around 45 boys and girls from S1-S6 attended the training session at the school as the coaches gave the children some hints and tips as well as sharing tales from their experiences in sport over the years in the hope of encouraging the younger generation to take up the sport.
Jags’ boss Robertson said: “It’s been a great experience to get involved in coaching the pupils at Fortrose Academy. I’ve seen plenty of talent which is great to see but the other thing that stands out is their enthusiasm for football.
“It’s really positive for me to be here and see first-hand the commitment and passion the pupils and the school have for sport.”
The pupils were also given an insight into the important role of sport in the media with the leading BBC Scotland sports radio programme, Sportsound, broadcast their evening programme from the school. Pupils, parents, and staff were given the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with the sporting personalities live on-air.
Muir Morton, the faculty head of health at the Academy, said the event had been “exciting” for the pupils.
“We hope this is something they will remember for years to come.”
