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ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE
Supplementary skills sessions for aspiring youth players.
Themes of provision
- Personal development approach
- High quality coaching
- Long term player development philosophy
The Sporting Academy is a school of football for players at grass roots level. Our programmes and events are designed, managed and delivered to provide the most appropriate development experiences.
Through an underpinning philosophy of motivating, challenging and satisfying the needs and wants of participants, we not only develop skills and knowledge but also key traits of high self confidence, high self esteem and original character.
Activity options
Our Academy encompasses a range of activities for children and youths of all ages.
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Those forging ahead
Those catching-up
Everyone
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Those forging ahead
Those catching-up
Everyone
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Personal development approach
We welcome everyone who wants to learn, insisting on best effort, discipline and commitment. We believe that our children have a right to improve him/herself, and our purpose is to facilitate this.
Everyone is steered along a course with a personal agenda, and for exceptionally gifted players this may culminate in the opportunity to progress to a pro-club academy through referral.
Encouraging learning from each other is also one of our key development policies, and this includes collaborative teamwork, observing and studying gifted peers or conversely assisting less able peers.
Support and advice to take onto recreational teams is always available. With utmost respect to the aims and methods the team coach of your child, we will assist with any specific application of what we have taught in our sessions, or with any general situation that arises.
High quality youth football coaching
Under the auspices of our Football Development Manager, all Academy sessions are led by full-time professional coaches, qualified with the most appropriate UEFA and English FA qualifications. In particular we ensure that the UEFA C qualification is a key component of the continued professional development programmes of all our staff.
Our extensive syllabi provide the logical frameworks and content for our sessions, into which our coaches add enthusiasm, encouragement and personal expertise.
Long term player development philosophy
Our long term player development philosophy not only ensures that young players receive coaching that makes them versatile on the pitch, but more importantly it prepares them for any eventuality in terms of their physical and mental growth.
We believe that the final character and strengths of children cannot ultimately be determined until they have fully matured. Their needs, wants and sensitivities are continually developing, and so we are careful not to categorise players at an early age and thereby limit their experiences and potential growth.
We take a holistic approach to player education by also teaching topics on coaching, team management, match officiating, and club management. Not only does this foster an appreciation of those who teach, administer and govern football (and very often for free at grassroots level in this country), but it also helps those players who may like to pursue a career in the game (or other sport). It may even inspire them to undertake voluntary work within their school, local community, or perhaps at Sporting 87 FC (facilitated through its national award winning Football Leader Programme).
If you’re a new participant, before you book please email us to check availability of places.
For prices or to book a session click here…