Highmoor FC Academy 2013 Presentation

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 FC Academy 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 Staff SCL 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 Academy 2013/14

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-U19 Allied Counties Youth League Reserve Team 1 st Team U17-19 Tactic 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’sBTEC’sVRQ’sNVQ’sGCSE’s YEAR 12 & 13 Framework

What Units are Covered In the VRQ? Practical Coaching Talent ID Sport Development 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/ TimeMorning (9.30am am) MiddayAfternoon (12.30pm-2.30pm) Optional Work Placements (3.00pm-5.00pm) Monday SCL Education Tuesday Academy Football Training Lunch Academy Football TrainingAfter 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- £ 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 Support As a registered student on a government funded education programme, all students are eligible to apply for; Transport Costs 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 1 st Team Football Or Higher 1 st Team Football Or Higher Foundation Degree at University in Sport or Coaching Playing Scholarship in America Coaching Placements in the UK and America Employment 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 1 st season and then went on to earn a Professional Contract at Wycombe Wanderers. Charles has now played 40 games now for the 1 st 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 1 st Team Player.

…or….Jermaine Beckford? Jermaine Beckford The 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 Includes 4 Academy Graduates Jamar Campbell Louis HeadleyJordan BrankerRahill 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 Forms July 2013 STEP 3:Complete SCL Interview Process July 2013 STEP 4: Provide Reference from previous school or college July 2013

SCL Enrollment Procedure and Probation Period Timeline Provisional Enrollment after: -Reference Checks - Academic Checks - Eligibility Checks Successful 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?