Coaches learn from former NI star

Former Northern Ireland star Iain Dowie with members of Ballymena United coaching staff and young footballers who attended Saturday's Iain Dowie Coaching School at the Michelin Athletic Club. Included are, L-R, Jason Connolly, Rab Caughey, Norman Kelly (Ballymena United), Iain Dowie, John Clarke, Clifford Adams (Ballymena United). INBT 25-180CS

The event had been organised by The Sports Hut and was hosted by Michelin Athletic Club.

The day started off with a get-together with all 18 coaches before the first session where local youth team Carniny Youth under 16s were under the guidance of Iain, who put them through a very intensive sessione. Iain was very impressed with the boys.

The next session saw Ballymena United under 16 under the former international player’s guidance.

Again Iain was impressed with the quality that the young lads showed especially as the weather wasn’t kind but it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of the event.