Football Performance Programme (FPP)

Full-time U19 education and football package at the Grimsby Institute

Welcome to the Football Performance Programme (FPP), our goal is to provide talented young players the opportunity to continue their development as a footballer in a full-time elite environment.

This is a unique opportunity for young footballers to develop their education and employment opportunities in the football and sport industry, whilst receiving professional football training and the chance to play competitive fixtures in the English Colleges football league.

The Football…

The FPP gives young players access to first-class football training, which is usually only available at professional clubs.

The FPP does not affect or encroach on players playing or training with their own club teams. We are purely a football development programme.

• UEFA ‘A’ standard training & game management
• 8 hours per week football training
• 2 hours per week football specific strength & conditioning
• Individual Training Plans (ITPs)
• Performance Analysis feedback (GPS & Video)
• Competitive English Colleges Fixtures (for both 1^st Team & Development Team)
• Pro & Semi-pro Academy Fixtures
• In-house Head-Tennis & 5-a-side tournaments
• 1-2-1 Football Reviews & Development Plans

Example Training Week…

The Coaches…

All of our coaches are experienced and highly qualified. They guarantee to encourage, motivate and challenge every player – with the aim of improving every single individual.

The Academics…

• Sport Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification (Equivalent to A Levels)
• Experienced tutors (who have and still work in the football industry)
• Football specific lesson
• Bespoke timetable to support Football development
• Guest Speakers from the Football Industry
• 1^st Class facilities
• Clear pathway from Level 3 to University programmes

The Extras…

• Opportunities for football trials (for those who excel in the FPP)
• Links to local Semi-Pro clubs
• International football experiences
• Football field trips (St. Georges Park, etc.)
• USA scholarship support
• FA Coaching Qualifications
• Football specific work experience (Soccer Camps)
• Free Gym membership (ITPs)
• Free sports therapy sessions (Injury & Rehab sessions)
• Academy specific training kit

The FPP Development Centre…

These are excellent opportunities for potential new students to come meet and training with the FPP coaches and current players.

The sessions are FREE for all boy’s school years 10, 11 & 12. The sessions are designed to improve individuals’ all-round game, both technically and tactically.

Next FPPDC:

• Thursday 25th January 2024
• Thursday 29th February 2024
• Thursday 28th March 2024
• Thursday 25th April 2024

The Entry Requirements…

• Successful football trial (and a place offered in The Academy)
• Level 3: 4-5 GCSE’s at Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or Both
• Level 2: 4-5 GCSE’s at Level 3 including English or Maths, or Both

More Information…

Email: footballAcademy@grimsby.ac.uk