Caley Thistle's John Robertson takes part in Thurso Football Academy coaching sessions for kids
Thurso Football Academy welcomed coaches from Scottish Championship club Inverness Caledonian Thistle for a two-day event at the Naver all-weather pitch where youngsters aged from four to 15 were put through their paces.
A total of 106 children attended, and a number of them across the age groups have been asked to attend the Inverness academy for trials. Caley Thistle will now go through the correct procedures to seek permission from parents and clubs.
Former Caley Thistle manager John Robertson, now the club's sporting director, attended on day two and was involved in the coaching as well as presentations.
The players of the sessions who received signed Caley Thistle shirts for their efforts over the two days were Joey Macnab, Morven Munro (4-6), Maci Carbry, Matthew Sinclair (7-9), Jay Foubister and Cody Munro (10-15).
The event, which was sponsored by Cairn Housing Association, was supported by Thurso Active Schools whose young leaders were Keira Gunn and Lauren Cammish.
Thurso Football Academy's head of coaching Alyn Gunn said: "It was a great couple of days. The two Caley Thistle coaches Daniel Lamond and Mark Watson were great and a credit to their club – the kids really took to the sessions they put on.
"With there now being a number of kids getting the opportunity to show off their skills at the Inverness academy, it has been a really worthwhile event for us to put on.
"I only got word on the Friday that John was attending on Tuesday so it was a great surprise for us to see him go out his way and come up the road to see us. In the five to six hours he spent with us you couldn't help but learn from him, and we will announce plans in the future where he will be more involved within our set-up as we progress."
