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A partnership between Dover Athletic FC and The Abbey School
The Football Academy
Mission Statement
‘To provide elite football coaching of a professional standard to young players with ambition of progressing in the game with Dover Athletic, or other senior clubs, along with a structured academic / vocational educational programme that meets their learning needs’
What is a Football Academy?A programme of study accompanied with
professional football development and coaching
Aimed at Year 12/ 13/ 14Structured games programme in Football
Conference Youth LeagueFootball coaching to a high standardA choice of academic and vocational subjects
Main Aims of the AcademyTo improve young players’ technical abilityTo improve young players’ tactical awarenessTo improve young players’ physical fitness
specific to the sportTo improve young players’ mental approach
to their performanceTo promote an environment where football
becomes the catalyst for successful academic learning
To promote self discipline and good sportsmanship and standards
Main ObjectivesDevise a technical / tactical syllabus and deliver itDevelop individual personal fitness / training plans for each
playerDevelop individual psychological profiles and develop
techniques to improve mental approach to performanceProvide 1 to 1 player reviews regularly with coach using
specific log books designed by the AcademyProvide competitive opportunities – school / club linkProvide a tailored education provision that meets the academic
needs of the individualProvide the educational support and guidance required to
achieve on academic coursesProvide FA & 1st 4 sport coaching football qualifications at
levels 1 and 2
What can the players / students do? A variety of different courses that fit with their football
training program12 / 15 lessons per week study time
Football coachingMinimum 6 hours coaching and development, plus 1 game
(Wednesday afternoons), representing Dover Athletic in the Football Conference Youth league. Coaching Provided by UEFA ‘A’ Licence coaches, including Andy Hessenthaler, the Manager of the Club
FA Level 2 coaching football (year 2) 90 GLH Recognised as an international qualificationThe Abbey School to become an accredited centre for
the delivery of FA qualifications
Application ProceduresOpen to any elite footballers from Year 11 or
12 in Kent in year 1.Stringent entry requirements on ability and
characterStudents to apply using the Abbey School 6th
form application formsEntry will be accepted upon successful trial,
subsequent interview and references.
Trial DatesImportant Date!!!! The initial Academy Trials will
be held at The Abbey school on the 05th May (Tuesday), and 06th May (Wednesday) starting at 5.30pm.
If successful, final trials will be held the following Tuesday 12th May.
To book your place on the trial, application forms need to be completed and returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Catrin Woodend.
Contact will be made by phone or letter confirming your place on the trial.
Alternative trial dates will be arranged if the need arises
After the trialsPlayers will be contacted by letter to either:
Invite them to attend a formal interview at the school, each player will be given a time slot.
Or thank them for their attendance to the trials. It will be impossible to give every interested player a place as you can appreciate
After the interview, students will be written to again offering them a place in the Academy, or placing them on a waiting list.
Academic choicesSixth Form Proposed Blocking 2009-2010
Year Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E
Year 12Level 3 Courses
Film StudiesBiologyICT
PsychologyBusiness (D)Performing Arts (D)Sports Science (S)
MathsEnglish
ArtBusiness (S)Performing Arts (S)Sports Science (D)
EnrichmentYoung EnterpriseHE CompactCSLADance LeadershipCooking for survivalPersonal Finance
Year 12Level 2 Courses
Child DevPublic Services
ICT Business
Health & Social CareCatering*Horticulture*
Catering*Horticulture*Sports Science
ALAN
Football Academy
Training sessions for small groups Football academy. Matches & Training
* Double optionLevel 3 students – 5 GCSE’s grade C or above.Any three subjects from DIFFERENT option blocks. Subjects with (D) indicate double awardLevel 2 students – less than 5 grade CsAny two options from DIFFERENT OTION BLOCKS.Please note, the OPTION E block has been kept for the Academy, no subjects are available from this block
Weekly programmeThe Academy training sessions have been
‘blocked out’ to ensure that the School could offer the best choice of courses available.
At least two sessions per week will be together as a group, and one split, enabling smaller functional group work, and conditioning
All students will be available on Wednesdays to be available for the Games program
Andy Hessenthaler and Darren Hare to manage the delivery of coaching sessions
Games ProgrammeCompetitive fixture program of around 20-24
games per season, with a 16 player squadSelection will be based on a rota systemStudents will have the opportunity for a game
on a Sunday for Dover Athletic, if they do not play for the Academy on a Wednesday
Students may also sign for their current / existing club to play on Sundays if they so wish.
Games will be played at Dover Athletic FC Perry’s Stadium
KitA Training kit pack will consist of the following;Shorts / socks x2Training shirt x2Sweatshirt x1Rain Jacket x1¾ length bottoms x2Match Polo shirt and tracksuit x1All kit will be individually numbered according to your Academy
squad number, and be branded with DAFC and School logoKit Packs will cost £150.00 through the school, payment plans
availableBoots. There will be discounted boot purchases through a top
boot retailer. More details to follow
Academy Discipline expectationsExcellent punctuality to all training sessions and
LessonsAppropriate school dress for non Football related
academic lessons Excellent attitude and application both on and off the
fieldBoth the school and the Club will demand that you
maintain high standards when representing the Academy in fixtures in terms of your discipline. Any fines accrued for bookings / dismissals etc will be the responsibility of the player. In addition, failure to meet academic targets, and poor discipline issues could result in you forfeiting a training session or match
Progression routesHigher Education (HE), University, CollegesPlaying Contracts, either with Dover Athletic
FC or other clubs in the countyEmployment in the leisure industryEmployment in the growing football coaching
industry either here or abroadAccess to HE in the United States via their
collegiate soccer scholarship program, trials will be available for Academy players after two years
What can you expect from the Academy?
From the school……….Excellent pastoral care and adviceFantastic achievement in the 6th FormThriving BTEC National Certificate in sport program, with 100%
achievement last year, with five students progressing to sports science degrees
Excellent Careers and Guidance program
From the club……………Excellent Football education, games programKent’s emerging Football club just winning promotion to the
Conference league, providing a fantastic level of football to aspire to
A very professional football club infrastructure with a fabulous fan base
A pro-active Management team who want to promote from within