Category: League

ERSDA Football League: Expanding Horizons and Seeking New Talent

The East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association (ERSDA) has been a cornerstone of youth football in the East Renfrewshire area of Scotland since its establishment in 1995. Over the years, ERSDA has fostered a strong community of players, coaches, parents, and fans, all dedicated to promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and player development.

A Growing League

What began with just 23 teams has now blossomed into a vibrant organization with over 100 teams competing across various age groups. For the current 2024/2025 season, ERSDA is thrilled to announce the inclusion of new teams in age groups ranging from 20010’s through to 2012’s. These additional teams will enhance the footballing journey for our young talents, allowing them to develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and experience the joy of the beautiful game.

Opportunities Await

Whether you’re a budding player, a passionate coach, or a supportive parent, ERSDA invites you to be part of this exciting expansion. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Benefits of Playing Football in the ERSDA League

Playing football in the ERSDA league offers numerous benefits:

  1. Physical Fitness: Regular football practice and matches help improve cardiovascular health, strength, and overall fitness.
  2. Skill Development: Players develop essential football skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting, as well as strategic thinking and teamwork.
  3. Social Interaction: Being part of a team fosters friendships and teaches valuable social skills, including communication, cooperation, and leadership.
  4. Mental Well-being: Physical activity is known to reduce stress and anxiety, and being part of a supportive community can boost self-esteem and confidence.
  5. Opportunities for Advancement: Talented players may have the chance to progress to higher levels of competition, potentially leading to opportunities in professional football.

Join the ERSDA Community

ERSDA is more than just a football league; it’s a community dedicated to the development and enjoyment of young players. If you’re interested in joining, whether as a player, coach, or volunteer, we welcome you to be part of our journey. Together, we can continue to promote the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and the love of football..

There are a number of Ersda teams looking for new players to join their ranks, find a team near you from our ‘players Wanted‘ section.

ERSDA Expansion: Welcoming New Teams for 2024/25 Season

The East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association (ERSDA) has been a cornerstone of youth football in the East Renfrewshire area of Scotland since its establishment in 1995. Over the years, ERSDA has fostered a strong community of players, coaches, parents, and fans, all dedicated to promoting fair play, sportsmanship, and player development.

Our Journey

What began with just 23 teams has now blossomed into a vibrant organization with over 100 teams competing across various age groups. ERSDA’s commitment to providing safe and enjoyable football experiences for young players remains unwavering.

Expanding Age Groups

For the upcoming 2024/2025 season, ERSDA is thrilled to announce the inclusion of new teams in age groups ranging from 2009’s through to 2012’s. These additional teams will enhance the footballing journey for our young talents, allowing them to develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and experience the joy of the beautiful game.

Opportunities Await

Whether you’re a budding player, a passionate coach, or a supportive parent, ERSDA invites you to be part of this exciting expansion. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  1. Structured Development: ERSDA’s Saturday morning sessions for 4s, 5s, and 7-a-side football provide a nurturing environment for children aged between 7 and 12. Now, with the inclusion of new teams, we extend this opportunity to even more young players.
  2. Saturday and Sunday Leagues: In addition to our existing leagues, ERSDA now offers 11-a-side leagues for players aged 12-15. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a rising star, there’s a place for you on the pitch.

ERSDA

ERSDA (East Renfrewshire Soccer Development Association)

runs structured development 4s, 5s and 7 a side football in the East Refrewshire area of Scotland every Saturday morning for children aged between 7 and 12.  We now also run Saturday and Sunday 11 a side leagues for players aged 13-17.
This web-site site has been developed to provide information for players, coaches, parents and other fans, past and present of this area and also to promote ERSDA throughout the world making new contacts, friendly relationships and partnerships with other clubs.

The association was established in 1995 with 23 teams and has grown over the last 23 years gaining a reputation for fair play and sportsmanship and for doing things the right way to develop players and keep them in the game as long as possible.  
The small committee is made up entirely of volunteers and we could always use more help.  If you are interested in assisting us to continue to develop young players then please contact one of the committee.  


If you are a local business and would like to make a contribution to the association, we would gladly place an advert on this website with links to your own site.  If you are a member (or parents, your child is a member) of ERSDA, we invite you to help us keep the site up-to-date with any news items of interest or if you would like to make any suggestions please email  ersdapresident@hotmail.co.uk.

If you would like to be kept up-to-date as and when there are site additions of interest, then please email me and I will add your email address to our database. I hope everyone associated with the clubs enjoys their football and that success comes as a reward for sportsmanship. 

President, ERSDA