West Lothian Football Academy ran football sessions with a difference recently as part of the ‘Words Matter Week’ initiative.
The academy, owned by Steven and Danielle Johnstone, led a series of discussions around language and encouraged players and coaches to think about the impact of their words both in a football setting and beyond.
Focus was paid to trying to be positive but also respectful of others with Danielle telling the Courier: “It’s not something that’s exclusive to being in and around football.