The Football Academy provides a two year professional, structured programme of coaching, strength and conditioning, sport science and video analysis to allow players to develop at an elite level.  There is a heavy emphasis on skill development and teaching players how to play the modern game.  Over the two years we aim to teach our athletes how to play and understand a variety of systems that will allow them to succeed wherever they go after the Academy, whether this be University, Semi or Professional teams.

The varied weekly programme provides a variety of activities, balanced with the players’ academic commitments.  Alongside daily training sessions, players will have training sessions every day, with up to 3 sessions some days.  Additionally there will be 3 opportunities to gain coaching and officiating qualifications.  A typical week includes:

• 4 Academy training sessions

• 2 strength and conditioning sessions

• 1 classroom/video session

• 1-2 Academy games

• Opportunities to play 1st and Reserve team football

Selection is based on a variety of factors which are assessed on an individual basis through interview and trial.

For more information contact the Academy Director, Martin Parry on parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk or 01474 533802.