The Kingstonian FC Football Academy reflects an ethos

Kingstonian FC
Football Academy
in partnership with
RECRUITING FOR 2015 / 2016 SEASON
ACADEMY TRIALS 2015
TRIAL DATE 1: Tuesday 17th
TRIAL DATE 2: Thursday 19th TRIAL DATE 3: Tuesday 7th TRIAL DATE 4: Thursday 9th
VENUE: February
February
April
April
TIME: 12.00pm - 2pm
TIME: 12.00pm - 2pm
TIME: 12.00pm - 2pm
TIME: 12.00pm - 2pm
Tolworth Goals Centre, Deckers Sports Ground,
Kingston Road, Tolworth, KT5 9NT
To book your place at the trials please register details at www.WeAreSCL.co.uk
The Kingstonian FC Football Academy reflects an ethos
which combines the provision of football excellence with a
full-time education programme.
FOOTBALL
Compete in the Football Conference Youth Alliance
Professional coaching by UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ Licensed Coaches
Emphasis on progressing Academy players into the First team squad
EDUCATION
2-year programme
Diploma in Sport - Level 2/3
Coaching Qualifications
What is The Football Academy?
The Football Academy is a 2-year, full-time Education and Football Development programme delivered in partnership with Professional and
Non-League Football Clubs. Open to talented footballers aged between 16–18 years, the Academy Programme is a must for any football
enthusiast. A playing trial will be required as places will be offered based on playing ability.
Why join the Academy?
As one of South West London and Surrey’s most recognisable names in football Kingstonian Football Club is proud to be at the forefront of
supporting the development of our youth players. If you are aged 16 to 18 you have the chance to become part of a special team both on
and off the field of play by joining our Youth Academy.
Through structured tutoring and coaching sessions we believe in actions rather than words to help you improve at the same time as your
presence and performances, assisting the improvement of our coaches.
Who is the Academy Manager?
Mark Hams has fifteen years of coach education experience and has achieved the FA Level 4 (UEFA A licence) coaching qualification. Mark
has coached the Kingstonian first team and managed at Ryman League South level and is ideally placed to filter potential first team players
through from the Academy to the Kingstonian first team squad and local feeder clubs.
Academy football
All academy players will receive daily training involving individual and team coaching from highly Qualified FA coaches affiliated to the
football club. Players will receive guidance on individual football fitness, nutritional advice and a regular appraisal to monitor each player’s
development both on and off the pitch. Players will have the opportunity to represent the football club through the Academy, Youth, College
or Reserve Team, with the aim to progress into the first team or higher.
Where will the Academy be held?
The Football Academy offers a unique opportunity for players to train and study in an environment that will develop their academic and
sporting performance. The football development programme and academic studies will be based at Tolworth Goals Centre, Deckers Sports
Ground, Kingston Road, Tolworth, KT5 9NT. Here players will benefit from an excellent range of training facilities and a dedicated classroom
for academic studies.
What education programme will I study?
Over the 2-year duration, players will study a variety of National Recognised Qualifications within the subject of Sport, Coaching & Fitness.
Players will study the Diploma in Sport, delivered at Level 2 and 3 standard (A-Level equivalence), FA Coaching Qualifications together with
core skills in Maths and English. Successful completion of the educational programme will enable players to follow pathways into Higher
Education at selected Universities and employment opportunities within the Sport and leisure industry, including coaching placements and
playing scholarships in America.
Who will deliver the education?
Kingstonian has teamed up with SCL, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport, to manage and deliver the
2-year education programme.
Each year SCL educates and develops the skills of thousands of young adults through its 16-18 programmes and have been successfully
delivering vocational and academic sports-based qualifications for over ten years.
The SCL Academy team consists of highly qualified and experienced teachers, assessors, verifiers and FA coach educators.
What are the costs?
Both the Football and Educational element of the Academy is fully funded and therefore there is no cost to join the programme. There will
be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into
the Football Academy.
Interested?
TO BOOK A TRIAL PLEASE VISIT www.WeAreSCL.co.uk
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACADEMY PLEASE CONTACT:
Mark Hams Academy Manager
Tel. 07771 766197
Email. ksglynacademy@aol.com
Web. www.kingstonian.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE EDUCATION PLEASE CONTACT:
SCL - Soccer Coaching Limited
Tel. 0845 644 5747
Email. education@WeAreSCL.co.uk
Web. www.WeAreSCL.co.uk