To every man there comes in his lifetime, that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a special thing unique to him and fitted in his talents.

What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would be his finest hour.

WINSTON CHURCHILL

What seperates a Great Coach from an Average Coach.

A Great Coach continues looking for ways to increase their knowledge, an Average Coach thinks that what they know is Enough.

Charlie Payton.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE COACHES OF THE GREAT BRITAIN DEAFLYMPICS TEAM, WHICH WON GOLD AT 2005 DEAFLYMPICS IN MELBOURNE, FOR ALLOWING ME THE OPPORTUNITY OF WORKING WITH THEM. IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.

With Mal Donaghy Ex Man Utd and Chelsea while in UK

DISABILITY PROGRAM

Our program has been running for 5 years, having had success at Special Olympics, winning Gold and Bronze Medals.

The program is structured to cater for players with intellectual disabilities, and is proudly supported by PINARC Support Services and Ballarat Specialist School. We participate in regular Tournaments throughout VIctoria.

Great Britain Deaflympics Fans After Winning Gold In Melbourne

Thursday 4 August 2005

Charlie shows off his award outside Parliament house

When Football Federation Victoria (FFV) coach Charlie Payton heard the news that he had been awarded the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Scholarship he was overwhelmed. “I was absolutely elated,” said Payton, acknowledging it as the greatest personal achievement in his life.

Governor General John Landy presented Payton with the award at a special function held at Government house last Friday. Payton who is in charge of the FFV’s Academy Program in Ballarat and also coaches the Ballarat and District Women’s football team was chosen over 230 applicants to receive the prestigious award.

“John Landy presented us with the award at Government house and after that they spoiled us with an evening I will never forget,” said Payton.

The Winston Churchill Scholarship will now enable Payton to travel and research coaching methods and administration for sports players with physical and intellectual disabilities. Payton will travel to the UK, Ireland and Germany to gather information that he will be able to apply in Victoria.

“That study that I’m doing involves going to places where the methods of coaching people with disabilities is more advanced. I plan to gather information about what works and what doesn’t and bring it back here,” said Payton.

The Churchill Trust is an Australian Trust Fund established in 1965, the year in which former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill died. The principal object of the Trust is to perpetuate and honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by the award of Travelling Fellowships known as Churchill Fellowships.

Payton has found the award to be quite the door opener and claims that it is everything he expected and a lot more.

“From airfares to spending money everything is taken care of to the point where somebody from Qantas rang and just asked me what country I wanted to be in and when. It’s incredible,” said Payton.

Payton’s original plans included visits to the FA in London, Fulham FC, Bristol Rovers FC, The Scottish FA, The Irish FA and German giants Bayern Leverkusen. However after receiving the award Payton has received offers from other famous clubs asking him to stop and visit.

“Tottenham actually rang me and invited me to visit them while I am in England. I don’t even know how they heard about me or my research plans,” said Payton.

Payton departs for Europe on Saturday, 1 October. FFV wishes Charlie Payton an excellent trip and hopes he enjoys his time abroad.

ACADEMY PROGRAM Charlie Payton 6 January 2004 Charlie Payton has long been at the forefront of soccer development in Victoria and his passion to spread the game is unchallenged. With a State Licence Accreditation to his name and a wealth of coaching experience, Charlie is the embodiment of the “modern coach”. Using traditional concepts of coaching and complementing them with innovative methods, Charlie has reached an ideal equilibrium as an instructor. In 1999, Charlie was trusted with task of raising the level of development in Ballarat, when he was handed the role of Country Development Officer. Charlie’s ability to make an impact was noticed by his extensive contribution working in ‘special needs’ programs for children with disabilities. Charlie’s skills as a coach were really tested when he was appointed as the VSF Centre of Excellence coach in 2001. In the midst of his element, Charlie didn’t fail to impress and was made the Under-12 Country Regional Coach the following year, where he has remained until now. The VSF Academy is the perfect environment for Charlie to share his skills as an exceptional coach. F..A. Coaches Course at Swindon with Gary Knight