The Maidstone United Football Academy is looking for talented young footballers who are interested in continuing their education after their GCSEs and their development as a footballer throughout the 2012/13 season.
All aspects of the course, from the education through to the football training and matches will be based at the club’s brand new £1.6million stadium – The Gallagher Stadium on James Whatman Way.
The apprenticeship is a full-time programme, combining academic qualifications with 12 to 15 hours of first-class training led by UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ qualified coaches, and matches are played in the Football Conference Youth League.
Applicants should have a keen interest in football and the desire for a potential career in sports coaching and activity leadership.
Academy trials and interviews (by appointment only)
Trial 1: Wednesday 1 February (09:00 to 14:30)
Trial 2: Tuesday 14 February (09:00 to 14:30)
Trial 3: Thursday 16 February (09:00 to 14:30)
Trial 4: Wednesday 29 February (09:00 to 14:30)
Trials will take place at Cobdown Sports and Social Club, Station Road, Ditton, ME20 6AU.
To book a place at the trials/interviews, please contact Peter Atkinson, Programme Manager, on 07872 456221 or email p.atkinson@sreducation.co.uk
COURSE OVERVIEW
Football
- Compete in the Conference Youth League
- Elite coaching with UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ Licensed Coaches
- Emphasis on progressing Academy players into the Reserve and First Team squads
Education
- Level 2 and 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport
- Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Sports Activity and Leadership
- Coaching Qualifications
- HSE First Aid
Coaching
- Gain valuable work experience doing work-based placements
- Help organise, promote and lead/assist coaching sessions in the local community
- Exit route into being a coach in the UK, Europe and America
