Academy
The Academy Centre work on more technical aspects of the game and players are invited based on their overall game. SAQ, movement patterns, nutrition, forward thinking and many more technical parts of the game will be introduced for players showing the desire and willingness to learn.
Games will periodically be arranged against other Development Schools and academy’s to test the players in a different environment.
Academy Centre Structure
- All aspects covered at Development level
- Specific weak foot work
- Practice play sessions
- Forward thinking sessions
- S,A,Q Advanced
- Correct decision making
- Attacking and defending heading
- Small sided games
- Off the ball movement
Players are encouraged to think more for themselves and make decisions based on various game play situations. The sessions get players thinking about the next pass/move before they have received the ball.
All Academy players receive an umbro training kit and tracksuit which must be worn to every session.
From the Academy players may have opportunity to progress onto a professional football club provided they have reached the standard required.
| Academy Group A| Academy Group B|
Times
Academy B: Saturday 10:15am - 12:15pm Arrowvale Leisure Centre Astro Pitch
Academy A: Saturday 10:15am - 12:15pm Arrowvale Leisure Centre Astro Pitch
Costs
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Application Form
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