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    FOOTBALL ACADEMY PROGRAMME WITH CHELSEA FC

    STRODE’S COLLEGE & MATTHEW ARNOLD PARTNERSHIP
    College Football Academy Programme in association with Chelsea FC Foundation


    Maximum 20 places available subject to trial/selection and academic grades

    Chelsea FC Foundation have once again joined up with Strode’s College and Matthew Arnold School to offer
    an exciting Football Academy College Programme for talented enthusiastic players in the local area. The
    specially designed programme combines academic studies with a professional training programme delivered
    by FA qualified Chelsea staff.

     

    All players will be selected for the two-year course and have the opportunity
    to develop their abilities and knowledge throughout the annual programme that competes in the BCS Elite
    on a weekly basis. Based at Matthew Arnold School students will also have access to Chelsea’s state-of-theart
    training ground as the home match venue. Players will follow a strict code of conduct whilst training and
    playing in Chelsea official kit.



    ADDITIONAL ASPECTS TO THE PROGRAMME
    Coaching Qualifications: FA Level 1 - Safeguarding Children and emergency aid included
    FA Level 2 - Optional but subject to level of development in year 2
    Work Experience: All year 2 students will have the option to gain voluntary coaching in the local community
    Open Day/Trials will be held at Chelsea FC Training Ground & Matthew
    Arnold School For dates

     


    THE ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAMME (may be subject to change)

    Monday 09.00 - 11.00 Technical Session
    Tuesday 14.00 - 15.00 Match Preparation
    Wednesday MATCH DAY
    Thursday 14.00 - 16.00 Strength & Conditioning - Light Recovery
    Friday 09.00 - 11.00 Technical Session & Goalkeeping


    Specially trained staff will also be offered throughout the training schedule as below:
    • Goal Keeping Specific session • SAQ & Strength and Conditioning
    • Diet & Nutrition & lifestyle education • Physio support at set times

     

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    Academy Development Centre Information

    Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and

    Football trials applications

    Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.

    Join A Pro Academy

    For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the

    How does recruitment work at this Academy?

    We have a network of scouts who work for the Club on a local, national and international basis. They look for players predominantly from Under-7s to....

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    A scout will talk with the parents/managers and/or teachers of a player. We do not approach children directly. If you are approached by an Academy scout...

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    Join A Pro Academy

    For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the

    Football trials applications

    Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.

    How to get a trial at Premier League Academy

    You must be selected to have a trial at a Premier League Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in

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