The Football Academy

The Football Academy In Partnership With Colchester United FC and Maldon & Tiptree FC

Talented? You need the best opportunities to train with top quality coaches and improve your skills. You'll also be able to back up your playing careers by applying for Level 2 or 3 courses to help you prepare for University, work or an Apprenticeship. Call 01245 29 31 19 The Football Academy

The Football Academy Players are selected through a series of football trials and will have a choice of studying the following qualifications alongside your training and matches: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business / 2 years Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services / 2 years Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science / 2 years Professional Sports Coaching Programme / 1 year Some players may also complete a Traineeship of their choice. Players College courses are tailored so you can attend football training on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and play matches every Wednesday afternoon during the football season. Some players will get the opportunity to play 1st team football with one of our partner clubs Maldon & Tiptree or with a number of other senior sides we have excellent relationships with. Those who really excel may get the opportunity to trial with our other partner club Colchester United. Teams The Football Academy currently runs three teams (two are development teams that play in Division 2 and 3 of the Essex Colleges League). The 1st team play in the National League U19 Alliance. We pride ourselves on achieving the highest standards and feel we have one of the strongest academies outside of the Football League. Training We train on a state of the art 3G AstroTurf. Monday: 10.00am - 11.30pm Tuesday: 12.00pm - 2.00pm Friday: 10.00am - 11.30pm Match Day Our 1st Team play at Maldon & Tiptree FC (weather permitting). Alternatively matches may take place on the 3G AstroTurf. The development teams play at Old Chelmsfordians Sports and Social Ground. All matches are on Wednesday afternoon. The Football Academy has also partnered with P4S Scholarships to provide opportunities for further education and training in the United States after completing your course with the Football Academy see our website for details. Apprenticeships Once you have successfully completed your studies over one or two years, there are opportunities to progress into one of our 16 apprenticeship programmes. For further information, please contact David Cornwell at Chelmsford College. Strength and Conditioning Excellent gym facilities allow us to tailor training to ensure fitness levels are improved and maintained, including specially designed strength, conditioning, speed and agility programmes. Facilities We have access to fantastic facilities at Chelmsford College and Melbourne Park & Athletics Centre. These include a 3g AstroTurf, indoor five-a-side area, gym, indoor and outdoor running tracks.

Qualifications You can choose to study one of these qualifications which will be timetabled around your training and matches. BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS / 2 years You ll explore all aspects of business, from marketing, personal and business finances, to event management, international business, the principles of management and decision-making. Your creative skills, investigative problem-solving and presentation skills will be developed and you ll gain relevant work experience and the ability to work independently and in a team. You will have the option of two pathways Business Finance or Business Marketing. If you d like to work in business, progress to an Apprenticeship or Higher Education this could be the course for you. Entry requirements: 4 or more GCSEs (including English or Maths) 9-4 or equivalent grade or successful achievement at a relevant Level 2 Vocational course. Successful completion of GCSE Business Studies would be advantageous. LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES / 2 years You can go to University or get a job within uniformed public services or associated roles because UCAS points are included in this course. This is a fast-paced course with enrichment trips like bootcamps, experience working with voluntary services, paintball and County Court visits. You ll learn about government policies, team leadership, citizenship and diversity, outdoor and adventurous activities, understanding discipline and about crime and it s effects on society. LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE / 2 years Explore the factors which underpin sports performance. You can ready yourself for University if that s your aim because this course also comes with UCAS points. You ll gain a strong scientific grounding investigating the principles of human performance including anatomy, physiology, psychology, biomechanics, injury and nutrition. You ll improve your sports coaching skills, fitness training, outdoor and adventurous activities, sports massage and research into how sport interacts with the wider society. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent grade or a Level 2 vocational course. PROFESSIONAL SPORTS COACHING SKILLS PROGRAMME / 1 year This is a Level 2 programme. You ll learn new coaching skills whilst taking part in work-based related qualifications in the sports coaching environment so you can be ready for industry. Develop all aspects of your coaching skills and build a portfolio with each qualification. You ll benefit from practical coaching delivery, session planning, risk assessments and help to run large scale sports events and festivals in addition to theoretical work. Entry requirements: Pro Coaching - 2 GCSEs 9-3 or equivalent grade or a Level 1 vocational course. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent grade or a Level 2 vocational course.

Staff David Cornwell Academy Director David is a former Southend United player who holds the UEFA A coaching license. David has coached in the UK for Tottenham Hotspur and helped develop players in the USA as a Director of Coaching. Kirk Game Academy Co-ordinator/Coach Kirk is a former professional footballer and holds the UEFA A coaching license. He played for Southend United FC and Colchester United FC and later for a number of semi-professional clubs that included Dartford FC, Chelmsford City FC, Heybridge Swifts FC, Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Billericay Town FC and Braintree Town FC. Kirk has coached at West Ham United's Academy and has played an instrumental part in the development of players who now play in the Premier League & Football League. Kirk is also a qualified personal trainer, and is responsible for the players' strength and conditioning programmes. Stuart Slater Academy Coach Stuart is a former professional footballer and holds the UEFA B' coaching license. He played for West Ham United, Celtic, Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Watford, as well as representing England at under-21 and B level. He later played for a number of semi-professional clubs that included Forest Green Rovers, Aberystwyth Town, Weston-super-Mare and Wivenhoe Town. Stuart has coached at West Ham United's Academy and has a wealth of experience developing players who now play Premier League & Football League clubs. Dan Worthington Academy Goalkeeper Coach Dan is a highly experienced and qualified coach who holds FA goalkeeping licence and youth module. He is a former West Ham United and Dagenham & Redbridge academy goalkeeper coach, and he has developed players who have signed for professional football 'category 1' academies.

Staff Kyle Jeffery Academy Assistant Coach Kyle graduated from Bournemouth University in 2009 after studying BSc in Sports Development and Coaching Sciences. Since then, Kyle has worked at various secondary schools, helping develop numerous sports teams. Kyle is now based in the College s sport centre where he runs the College s sport enrichment programme and extra-curricular activities. Kyle has played semiprofessional football for Heybridge Swifts and Witham Town FC. Sam Robinson Academy Sports Rehabilitator Sam is a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator who specialises in running related pathologies and contact/collision injuries. He graduated from St Mary's University, Twickenham with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation in May 2016. During his degree, Sam had the privilege of working at professional sports teams and fully established Clinics such as AFC Wimbledon (First Team) and London Broncos (Rugby League) to gain vital first-hand experience in establishments at the fore front of clinical science. Since graduating Sam has worked as an immediate Pitch side Sports Therapist for several sporting clubs including Basildon Rugby Club, Chelmsford Athletics Club and Chelmsford College. Alongside this Sam has opened his own private clinic (Chelmsford Sports Injury Clinic, tel: 07587 054854) which has now become full time. Sam is registered and insured by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) which is certified by the Professional Standards Authority. He provides professional pitch side assistance at all the Academy 1st team's home games to help treat any injuries that may occur and insure the safety of the players. Additional Staff Kirk and Stuart work closely with the academic team to ensure the players remain on task, and receive the best opportunities to succeed both on and off the football pitch. Throughout the season a number of specialised coaches and support staff are employed to further player development, and they are best placed to offer professional, modern and innovative practice to further enhance player progression.

Success Stories The coaching staff helped me to develop massively as a player mentally, technically and physically. They gave me a professional mindset on and off the field which has really helped me achieve success. Michael Shaikly

Success Stories Michael Shaikly (Midfield/Striker) Studied BTEC Level 3 in Business Michael joined the academy in August 2013/14 as an attacking midfielder and after two successful years on our programme he was part of two league championship winning teams and broke into Maldon & Tiptree s first team. On completion of his academic studies Michael took up the opportunity to of a soccer scholarship in the USA where he joined the University of Findlay. After a successful first year Michael decided to move on to Saginaw Valley State University. Here s Michael s story: A lot has happened since I graduated from the Academy. I earned a soccer scholarship in the USA that enabled me to continue developing my football career whilst pursing a degree in Finance. The coaching staff (Kirk and Stuart) helped me to develop massively as a player mentally, technically and physically. They gave me a professional mindset on and off the field which has really helped me achieve success out here in the States. I think a huge part of it also came from playing senior football and I have them to thank for believing in me and creating such opportunities. They gave me the right guidance and encouragement that kept me on track and pushed me in the right direction. The Academy s success in developing players for senior football is clear to see as half the team I played with are now playing a high level of first team football for various clubs. My time in the USA has also seen me gain a number of awards with back-to-back all conference accolades. The first season I received the Conference Freshman of the Year, and the following season I was voted First Team All-Conference Player of the Year. As I continue developing my game the future looks even better as I am transferring to a new University where I have been rewarded with a full scholarship and the two remaining years I have my eyes firmly set on cementing a place in the MLS draft. Training and playing with the Academy was a great platform for me, and I owe them a lot in helping me progress.

Success Stories Joe Ward (Midfield/Striker) Studied Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership/ Sports Development Joe is a former Academy scholar and whilst developing his skills as a football player he successfully completed an NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership and BTEC Level 3 Sport qualification. During a three year spell on our programme Joe made his senior debut for Chelmsford City in the National League South at the age of sixteen and he scored his first goal during their 6 0 home victory over Farnborough in the 2012 13 campaign. The following season Joe also scored the goal to save Chelmsford City from relegation in a 1 0 win over Gosport Borough. In his final campaign at Chelmsford City, Joe netted eleven times, including six goals during their impressive FA Cup run, in which they reached the fourth qualifying round before being knocked out by Barnet. Following trials with both West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2015, Brighton & Hove Albion signed Joe on a professional contract on 3 June 2015. Joe was sent out on a month loan to National League side Lincoln City in January 2017 and made his debut during Lincoln's 3-1 win over Gateshead in the FA Trophy second round. In the following round, Ward netted twice during Lincoln's 3 1 away victory against Welling United. Six days later, Ward's loan spell was extended for a further two months following some impressive form, especially in their FA Trophy campaign. The highlight of Joe's spell at Lincoln was playing against Arsenal in the FA Cup Quarter Final on 11 March 2017 where they went out against the Premier League outfit after losing 5-0. On 21 June 2017, Joe signed for National League club Woking on a two-year deal following his release from Brighton & Hove Albion and on the opening day of the 2017 18 campaign, Joe netted in Woking's 2 1 home victory over Gateshead, sealing the winner in the 44th minute. Joe went onto net five more times during their league campaign, including goals against Torquay United, Macclesfield Town, Maidstone United, AFC Fylde and Dover Athletic. Following this impressive form, Ward received his first call-up to the England C squad, in which he featured for 45 minutes during their 4 0 International Challenge Trophy final defeat against Slovakia U23s. During Woking's impressive FA Cup run, Ward netted the Cards' equaliser in their second round tie against League One side Peterborough United. On 10 January 2018, Ward joined League One side Peterborough United following his impressive performances against them, on a two-and-a-halfyear deal for an undisclosed fee. Three days later, Ward made his debut for Peterborough, as well as his Football League debut, in a 0 0 draw with Wigan Athletic. With some excellent performances throughout the rest of the season Joe has established himself as a regular first team starter.

Success Stories Jack Barham (Defence/Midfield/Striker) Studied Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership Jack is a former Academy scholar and over a two year period developing his football skills he also studied a NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership qualification. Jack was part of two championship winning teams, and his talent saw him break into senior football by signing for Heybridge Swifts where he scored 20 goals in his first season. Jack then joined Tilbury before promotion chasing Thurrock came in for the striker and he scored 15 goals to help them win promotion to the Isthmian Premier Division. Jack attracted interest from many clubs throughout the football pyramid thanks to his ever-improving performances and he started the 2017/18 campaign at Phoenix Sports where once again he became a regular goal scorer. He then joined Greenwich Borough in the autumn of that season where he never looked back, finding the back of the net almost every weekend. By the end of the season Jack scored 37 goals, was involved in 10 assists and finished as the top scorer in the Isthmian South Division. This kind of form was rewarded with his first professional contract with Barnet who finally secured his signature for the start of the 2018/19 campaign.

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