Highmoor FCAcademy 2013Presentation

Format of the Presentation• Introduction to SCL

• Football Training and Match Provision Overview

• Education Overview

• Qualifications Summary

• Prospective Timetable

• Potential Career Pathways

• Next Steps

• Questions

A Successful Partnership

Education Provider

Football Provision

Highmoor FCAcademy

Partnership 2013/14

Who are SCL?SCL (Soccer Coaching Limited) is responsible for the management and delivery of the educational element of The Football Academy. SCL deliver The VRQ Football Coaching Diploma in partnership with over thirty Sixth Form Schools, Further Education Colleges and Professional / Non-League Football Academies in the South of England.

As part of a recent School Sixth Form OFSTED the course and delivery were awarded:

‘Outstanding, without any weaknesses'

A Selection of Our Partner Football Clubs 2013/14

SCL StaffSCL employ over 120 Full Time staff all of which have the following mandatory qualifications and experiences;

• BTEC & A-Level Sport Tutors

• A-Licence Coaches who work at Professional Football Clubs & Academies.

• Experiences KS 12 & 13 Tutors

• FA Coach Educators

Academy Overview

SCL Education

Football Training &

Match Provision

Highmoor FC

Academy2013/14

Football Training and Match Provision Overview

• 8-10 hours a week Football Development Training Programme with UEFA A and B Licenced Coaches

• Matches each Wednesday afternoon.

• Training will focus on technical, tactical and physical attributes of each player with regular appraisal and feedback opportunities

• Training will take place at Rivers Health Club, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY.

• Matches will be hosted at Palmer Park Stadium, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1LF on either a Monday or Friday Evening.

Highmoor FC Academy & Youth League and Team Structure

U17-U19Allied Counties Youth League

Reserve Team 1st Team

U17-19Tactic

League

Child Protection & Safe Guarding

Practical Coaching Badges

Technical Certificate(VRQ)

Each Level of the 2-Year Education Programme will include some or all of these components;

SCL Education Overview

Qualifications Summary

FA Level 1 ACF Coaching Badge

Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport

Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Sport

Year 1

Qualifications Summary

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting PE & School Sport

Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Increasing Participation in Sport

Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Sport

Year 2

What are VRQ’s?

AS-Level’s

BTEC’s

VRQ’s

NVQ’s

GCSE’s

YEAR 12 & 13 Framework

What Units are Covered In the VRQ?Practical

Coaching Talent ID

Sport Developme

nt

Football Fitness

Diet & Nutrition

Injuries in Football

Participation in Football

What is the Theory work like?Theory Assignments

• Pass, Merit or Distinction Grade and work can be re-submitted.

• No formal exams or assessment other than FA Level 1

• No homework- assignments either hand written or word processed

• Students can work at own pace or level of achievement and based around football.

Functional Skills- English & Maths

• Mandatory qualification for those students failing to achieve grade C in Maths and or English

Day/ Time Morning (9.30am- 11.30am)

Midday Afternoon(12.30pm-2.30pm)

Optional Work Placements(3.00pm-5.00pm)

Monday

SCL Education

Tuesday

Academy Football Training

Lunch

Academy Football Training After School Optional Coaching

Wednesday

MATCH PROVISION

Thursday

Academy Football Training

Lunch

Academy Football Training

After School Optional Coaching

Friday

SCL Education

Costs?The SCL Education option is a fully funded government course, all teaching materials, folders and associated resource packs are provided free of charge.

The only costs associated with the course are for;

• Training Kit- £200.00

• Stationary and Playing Equipment

• Travel Costs too and from training, education and matches.

Feedback to Parents

Academic Feedback to Parents Each Year- December & April

2 Academic Parents

Evenings

3 Academic

Termly Reports

Student SupportAs a registered student on a government funded education programme, all students are eligible to apply for;

Transport Costs

• 16-25 Young persons Rail Card• Student Oyster Card• Local Authority Student Transport Discount Passes

Financial Support

• Discretionary Bursary Forms

Plan A: The Footballing Dream!!!!!

Plan B: Other Potential

Career Pathways

1st Team FootballOr Higher Foundation Degree

at University in Sport or Coaching

Playing Scholarship in America

Coaching Placements in the UK and AmericaEmployment

Opportunities in Coaching

Employment Opportunities in the

Leisure Industry

Teaching and Instructing

SCL Apprenticeship Programme

Could you be the Next:………… Charles Dunne?…….

Charles Dunne

Charles played for Welling United Academy in our 1st season and then went on to earn a Professional Contract at Wycombe Wanderers. Charles has now played 40 games now for the 1st Team.

Or...Chris Smalling?...

Chris Smalling

Signed as a 16 Year old at Non-League Maidstone United FC’S Football Academy, now full England International and Manchester Untied FC 1st Team Player.

…or….Jermaine Beckford?

Jermaine BeckfordThe latest Wealdstone graduate to make the big time. Released by Chelsea, Beckford took the well-trodden route to the non-league outfit, where he scored 35 goals in 40 games, attracting the interest of a number of clubs, with Leeds at the head of the queue. After a loan spell at Carlisle, Beckford settled into the professional game and became a prolific scorer for Leeds in League One, and, more publicly in the FA Cup, scoring the winner at Old Trafford and twice at Tottenham. Recent clubs include Everton, Leicester and currently Huddersfield Town

or...Jack Uttridge?...

Jack Uttridge

Joined Histon as an Under 13, progressed through the Academy and into the Scholarship Programme aged 16. Signed professional contract with Brentford in summer 2013.

or...Dan Thompson?...

Dan Thompson

Joined HRBFC Academy in 2011 Thompson started his career at Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C having progressed through the club’s academy. He made his debut with only 16 years old, on 12 March 2011, against Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. He scored his first career goal three days later, against Woking F.C. His success at the club earned him trials at Stoke City in July, Newcastle, Crystal Palace in October and QPR. Dan signed a professional contract with Portsmouth FC in 2012.

Current Highmoor Senior Squads 2012-13Includes 4 Academy Graduates

Jamar Campbell

Louis Headley Jordan Branker Rahill Yakoob

What are the Next Steps regarding your interest?

Start September

2013

STEP 1: Complete Expression of Interest Form

ASAP

STEP 2: Complete Enrolment Forms and Education Application

FormsJuly 2013

STEP 3:Complete SCL Interview

ProcessJuly 2013

STEP 4: Provide Reference from

previous school or college

July 2013

SCL Enrollment Procedure and Probation Period TimelineProvisional Enrollment after:-Reference Checks- Academic Checks- Eligibility ChecksSuccessful Month Probation Period

= Acceptance on Course

> 95% Attendance

100% Assignment Completion

Unsuccessful Probation Period=

Removal from The Football Academy<95% Attendance

<100% Assignment Completion

Attitude or Behavioral Issues

July

September to

October

Questions?