Academy Trials - England & Spain
The Academy run 1, 6, 16 and 32 week residential & non residential Trials in England and Spain for talented 16-24 year olds dedicated to developing players for the future and ultimately producing professional players, we provide a genuine gateway to the professional game through unrivalled links with professional clubs in England, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, Holland, Greece and Norway.
Academy 1 Week Trials - England
Sunday 31st October - 6th November 2010.
Sunday 7th - 13th November 2010.
Sunday 14th - 20th November 2010.
Academy Fees England: £595.
Academy 6 Week Trials - England & Spain
Sunday 31st October - Sat 11th December 2010.
Sunday 9th January - Sat 19th February 2011.
Sunday 20th February - Sat 2nd April 2011.
Academy Fees England: £2,995 - Spain £3,995.
Academy 16 & 32 Week Trials - England
16 Weeks - Sunday 5th September 2010 – 19th December 2010.
16 Weeks - Sunday 9th January 2011 – 1st May 2011.
32 Weeks - Sunday 5th September 2010 – 1st May 2011.
Academy Fees 16 Weeks England: £8,995.
Academy Fees 32 Weeks England: £15,995.
Course Highlights
Trials Matches against European Professional League Clubs
Trials matches against European Professional Football Clubs and in attendance are scouts and managers from professional football clubs throughout Europe. 7 players out of 16 invited for trials with Premiership and Football League clubs including 3 players now signed at professional clubs from last season.
Trials and Assessments within the environment of European Professional Clubs
The success of the Academy has been founded on its ability to attract scouts and managers to the Academy Trials and creating professional club links for talented players to play in the environment of European professional clubs within or against their youth and reserve teams.*
International standard coaching from UEFA Licensed Coaches & ex-Pros
Technical, Tactical and 1 to 1 player development sessions including a look at European styles of football and coaching techniques from Spain, Italy and Holland. Learn tips and tricks from players that have been there, like former Everton and Blackpool star Jamie Milligan.
Workshops and Guest Speakers
Listen to the experts and learn from a former Premiership Academy Director who will explain their former club's recruitment policy.*
Sports Science - Psychology - Nutrition & Lifestyle Advice
Take in depths look at 'the inner game' with our sports performance coaches - learn how to be 'mentally tough’ and prepare for a trial.*
Academic Courses
The Academy offers FA/1st4sport qualifications to all Academy players attending our 32 week courses. We are able to offer a wide range of courses in partnership with county FA’s and Professional Football Clubs to meet your individual needs and develop as a coach. The Academy aims to provide all coaches with the best support programme available to assist them in obtaining the relevant qualifications.*
* Selected Academy registered players - 6, 16 and 32 week courses only.
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