Learning Academy - Ongar

in partnership with

RECRUITING FOR 2015 / 2016 SEASON

“I am delighted with the LEARNING ACADEMY TRIALS 2015 programme and see the WHUF Learning Academy as a fantastic TRIAL DATE 1: Saturday 4th April TIME: 10.00am - 12.00pm opportunity for boys between the age of 16-18 to become part TRIAL DATE 2: Saturday 18th April TIME: 10.00am - 12.00pm of such a successful youth set TRIAL DATE 3: Thursday 28th May TIME: 10.00am - 12.00pm up. Hopefully this scheme can produce some talented players for the future”.

VENUE: Ongar Football Academy, Love Lane, Ongar, CM5 9BL MBE - Academy Ambassador

To book your place at the trials please register details at www.WeAreSCL.co.uk

The West Ham Learning Academy reflects an ethos which combines the provision of football excellence with a full-time education programme.

FOOTBALL Compete in the Conference Youth Alliance League / BCS College League Professional coaching by UEFA ‘A’ and ‘B’ Licensed Coaches Emphasis on progressing Learning Academy players into the Reserve and First team squad

EDUCATION 2-year programme BTEC Diploma in Sport Coaching Qualifications

What is The Football Learning Academy? The Football Learning Academy is a two-year, full-time education and football development programme delivered in partnership with both professional and non-league football clubs. Open to talented footballers aged between 16–18 years, the Learning Academy Programme is a must for any keen footballer. A trial will be required as places will be offered based on playing ability. Why join the West Ham Learning Academy? West Ham United Football Club have a proven track record in nurturing and producing talented players through our outstanding Football Academy set up. We have produced players such as , , , , , Mark Noble, James Tompkins and Jack Collison in recent years. Today there are over 100 players in the Premier and Football League who are products of the West Ham Academy. The WHUF coaching has been developed using the West Ham Academy philosophy of learning to play the ‘West Ham Way’. The club were awarded Grade 1 status for their Academy in the ’s newly introduced EPPP programme promising young players the very best standards of coaching. Every session aims to enhance and develop a player’s technical and tactical knowledge through an extensive football programme delivered by highly experienced UEFA A and B Licensed coaches. Who is the Learning Academy Manager? The two Learning Academy managers are Bryan Glover and Sam Taylor. Bryan Glover has vast experience of the professional game and is currently completing his UEFA A license coaching badge. Bryan has represented teams such as West Ham United FC, Crystal Palace FC, Leyton Orient FC and Crawley Town FC. Since Bryan retired from the professional game he has gone on to build a full time coaching career at West Ham United and manages the club’s Under 9’s. Still a keen footballer himself, Bryan enjoys playing for a local non-league team in his spare time. Sam Taylor will be responsible for the football element of the Academy. Sam came through the ranks of West Ham United playing in the famous youth team that produced players such as Joe cole, Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe and . After spells with Darlington and AFC Bournemouth, Sam went onto play for over 12 years in Non League football representing Thurruck, Barking, Billericay, Boreham Wood, Bishops Stortford and Harlow finishing his playing career at Concord Rangers. Sam has coached at The Glen Johnson Soccer School and is now part of the West Ham Academy, he feels he has gained invaluable experience through his playing days and now with his role of coaching to help develop and nurture young players. His passion and positive attitude towards youth learning and development is in line with the football clubs aim of developing and progressing players into the reserve and first team squad. Studying towards his A licence, Sam will use his current role and extensive knowledge of the game towards plotting the playing pathways for each student.

Learning Academy Football All Learning Academy players will receive daily training involving individual and team coaching from highly qualified FA coaches affiliated to the football club. Players will receive guidance on their football fitness, nutritional advice and a regular appraisal to monitor each player’s development both on and off the pitch. Players will have the opportunity to represent the football club through the Learning Academy, youth, college, or reserve team, with the ultimate goal of progressing to the first team.

Where will the Learning Academy be held? The Football Learning Academy offers a unique opportunity for players to train and study in an environment that will develop their academic and sporting performance. The football development programme and academic studies will be based at Ongar Football Academy, Love Lane, Ongar, CM5 9BL. Here players will benefit from an excellent range of training facilities and a dedicated classroom for academic studies.

What education programme will I study? Over the two-year duration of the course, players will study a variety of nationally recognised qualifications across sport, coaching and fitness. Players will study the BTEC Diploma in Sport, delivered at Level 2 and 3 standards (A-Level equivalent), FA Coaching Qualifications together with core skills in Maths and English. Successful completion of the educational programme will enable players to follow pathways into Higher Education at selected universities or discover employment opportunities within the sport and leisure industry. Youngsters will also be encouraged to consider coaching placements and playing scholarships in the USA. Who will deliver the education? The club have developed a partnership with SCL, a further education and work based training provider, who will be responsible for the management and delivery of the educational element of the Learning Academy programme. SCL currently work with sixth form schools, further education colleges and football academies in the South of England and have over 10-years experience successfully delivering vocational and academic sports based qualifications. The SCL team consist of highly qualified and experienced teachers, assessors, verifiers and FA coach educators. What are the costs? Both the football and educational element of the Learning Academy are fully funded and therefore there is no cost to join the programme however, there will be subsidised costs for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into the Football Learning Academy.

Interested? TO BOOK A TRIAL PLEASE VISIT www.WeAreSCL.co.uk FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE LEARNING ACADEMY PLEASE CONTACT: Sam Taylor Learning Academy Manager Tel. 0207 473 7720 Email. [email protected] Web. www.whufc.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE EDUCATION PLEASE CONTACT: SCL - Soccer Coaching Limited Tel. 0845 644 5747 Email. [email protected] Web. www.WeAreSCL.co.uk