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FULL-TIME U19 EDUCATION AND FOOTBALL PACKAGE AT GRIMSBY INSTITUTE
Entry Requirements
- Successful football trial (and a place offered in The Academy)
- 4-5 GCSE’s at Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or Both
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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. Alongside training you will study for the Level 3 Sports programme.
For More Updates
Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/gifhefootballacademy
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The Football
- UEFA ‘A’ standard training & game management
- Eight hours per week football training
- Two hours per week football specific strength & conditioning
- Individual training plans (ITPs)
- Performance analysis feedback (GPS & video)
- Competitive English Colleges fixtures (for both First Team & Development Team)
- Pro & semi-pro Academy fixtures
- In-house head-tennis & five-a-side tournaments
- 1-2-1 football reviews & development plans.
Example Training Week…
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Training AM | Team Training AM | Gym Session AM | Team Training AM | |
| Gym Session PM | ITPs PM | College Games PM | Team Analysis PM | ITPs PM |
*Training will take place on a mix of grass, astro & indoor
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The Coaches
Head Academy Coach: Jon Davy
- UEFA ‘A’ License Coach
- International coaching licenses from America, Holland & Brazil
- 25 years’ coaching experience
- 10 years’ international coaching experience
- Clee Town FC Assistant Manager (semi-pro).
Academy Coach: Stuart Horsfield
- FA Level 2 Coach (working towards UEFA B Licence)
- 15 years’ coaching experience
- Played two years’ semi-pro in Canada with Toronto FC
- Writer and podcast host of These Football Times
- Football author.
Assistant Academy Coach: Josh Seddon
- FA Level 2 Coaching Award
- Eight years’ coaching experience
- Coached internationally in Bahrain with the Juventus Academy
- Sheffield United Academy assistant coach.
Assistant Academy Coach: Saxon Wraith
- FA Level 2 Coaching Award
- Seven years’ coaching experience
- Coached internationally in America with Orlando City FC.
Academy Support Staff: 2nd Year UCG Football Coaching & Youth Development Students.
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The Academics
- Sport Level 3 Qualification (Equivalent to A-Levels)
- Experienced tutors (who have worked and still work in the football industry)
- Football specific lesson
- Bespoke timetable to support football development
- Guest speakers from the football industry
- First class facilities (Ofsted outstanding)
- Clear pathway from Level 3 to university.
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The Pathway
We offer information, advice and guidance to support decisions about learning, training and work opportunities now and in the future. We can create a two-to-five year plan that best suits your football and academic needs. Here are some potential pathways:
Option One
| Year | Football | Academics | Additional qualifications | Other Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy Player | L3 Cert or Diploma (1 or 1.5 A Levels) | FA Playmaker | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 2 | Academy Player | L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma (2 A Levels or 3 A Levels) | FA L1 Coaching | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 3 | Academy Player | L4 Football Coaching & Youth Development (Degree) | FA L2 Coaching | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 4 | Academy Coach | L5 Football Coaching & Youth Development (Degree) | GTFC Academy Coach | |
| 5 | Academy Coach | CERT Ed (Teaching Qualification) | GTFC Academy Coach |
Option Two
| Year | Football | Academics | Additional qualifications | Other Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy Player | L3 Cert or Diploma (1 or 1.5 A Levels) | FA Playmaker | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 2 | Academy Player | L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma (2 A-levels or 3 A Levels) | FA L1 Coaching | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 3 | Academy Player | L4 Football Coaching & Youth Development (Degree) | FA L2 Coaching | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 4 | Academy Coach | L5 Football Coaching & Youth Development (Degree) | GTFC Academy Coach |
After leaving the University Centre Grimsby, you could top-up to a Full BSc Coaching Honours Degree at another university in England.
Option Three
| Year | Football | Academics | Additional qualifications | Other Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy Player | L3 Cert or Diploma (1 or 1.5 A Levels) | FA Playmaker | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 2 | Academy Player | L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma (2 A Levels or 3 A Levels) | FA L1 Coaching | Soccer Camps (USA) |
| 3 | Academy Player | L3 Personal Trainer & Gym Instructor) | Soccer Camps (USA) |
After leaving Grimsby Institute, you could go to another university in England or America.
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The Extras
- Opportunities for football trials (for those who excel in the Academy)
- International football experiences
- Football field trips (e.g. St George’s Park)
- 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.
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The Open Events
- Our virtual open event is on the 28th April 5PM and 6PM, for more information please visit our open event page
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The Trial Dates
- TBA (Due to Covid, new Football Trial dates have not yet been announced)
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The Application
To apply, please use our online application form or apply via lincs2