ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FTFC School & Town’s ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAMME

Rossall School and Fleetwood Town Football Club have been in partnership delivering the Rossall Elite Football Programme since 2016. During those four years membership of the programme has grown from three players to over forty players; several have progressed to play for Under 18 International squads and one pupil was selected by his country to play in a world cup qualifier match. The programme offers pupils the opportunity to study at a leading in the North whilst being immersed in the world of a professional league football team and club.

The very best international footballers from countries including: Ukraine, South Africa, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Malaysia travel to Rossall to avail of the unique opportunity to combine truly excellent coaching with an outstanding educational offering. It is this combination of rigour and challenge, on the field and in the classroom, that sets ’s Elite Football Programme apart. The Partners

SCHOOL Rossall School’s impressive one hundred and sixty acre campus is situated in the North West of , on ’s picturesque coast.The School was founded in 1844 and has an impressive heritage. Alumni have made a profound impact in fields as diverse as sports, politics, literature and the performing arts. Although FLEETWOOD internationally-minded, Rossall has strong bonds with its local TOWN community and, in particular, FOOTBALL CLUB Fleetwood Town Football Club. Fleetwood Town Football Club The School offers excellent is a professional English Football modern facilities complemented League Club with an outstanding by a commitment to achieving commitment to nurturing and academic excellence through the developing young talent. In 2016, provision of outstanding teaching Manchester United’s former and learning. Dedicated professional manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, opened staff deliver a rich and varied the £10 million state of the art curriculum that challenges and training complex at nearby Poolfoot inspires in equal measure. Farm. These fantastic training facilities are a tangible expression of In 2020, over 50% of all A Level the club’s ambition - both in terms grades awarded were A*/A.With of league performance but also with an International Baccalaureate regards to the talented young players Diploma Programme average of 34, at the club. Rossall School offers exceptional teaching and learning within a Fleetwood Town is a phenomenal boarding community that is aspirant, football success. The Club has been nurturing and tailored to meet the promoted no less that six times in needs of each individual pupil. recent years. They are a club on the rise, with exciting plans for the Over 60% of our students future both on and off the field. progress to Russell Group/Top 20 Premier League sensation, Jamie universities in the UK. An increasing Vardy, of Leicester City and England, number leave us to pursue careers made his name in Fleetwood Town in sports. This year, a number of colours, attracting attention from students achieved 100% sports one of the biggest clubs, eventually scholarships to leading universities in signing with Leicester for a record the United States. Rossall School’s fee. The Club is confident that commitment to sporting excellence other young players will soon transcends football. In 2019, we were follow in his footsteps. ranked number one in the UK for golf and in 2020, we reached the The Highbury Stadium is situated quarterfinals of two national just 3km from Rossall School. hockey competitions. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME Training Programme Pupils in Year 9 to Year 13 (14 to 19 years of age) are eligible for acceptance on to the programme. Pupil participation in the programme is a minimum of one year. However, we do encourage membership to be no fewer than two years, so that pupils have the opportunity to complete a formal academic qualification. Rossall School offers courses in English as an Additional Language, THE FOOTBALL (I)GCSES, A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, PROGRAMME and BTECs in Sport Level 3 and Business Studies.Consequently we Whether you have already played are able to put together personalised in an academy, with aspirations to programmes of study suited to meet play professionally, or simply wish the needs of the individual. to develop your footballing ability, the programme is designed to develop players so that they can fulfil their potential. There are plenty of opportunities to progress at various levels within the sport.

Players can progress onto this programme if Fleetwood Town Academy staff are satisfied that their ability and skills are right for this level of football. COACHING

Rossall has both a Junior (Years 9-10 Pupils will follow Fleetwood Town’s [Ages 14-15]) and Senior (Years 11- own academy programme for a 13 [Ages 15-19]) programme. The full school year with their time Junior programme has three training divided between Rossall School sessions a week and the Senior and Fleetwood Town’s Poolfoot programme includes six. Farm Complex. All players on the programme will follow the FTFC club ethos which aims to ‘educate, develop and produce creative and dynamic players who are physically, technically and tactically astute’.

Individual development will be regularly monitored & discussed with club scouts, the academy, and coaches. Individual learning programs and weekly player evaluations are put in place to ensure training is tailored to every player’s needs, and targets are set and reviewed regularly. Training Programme SAMPLE

DAY SQUAD SESSION TYPE TIME LOCATION Senior Squad Training 18:00 - 19:30 Poolfoot Farm Boys Senior MONDAY Squad Training 16:30 - 17:45 Rossall School Girls

Junior Strength and Conditioning 16:40 - 17:30 Rossall School

Senior Strength and Conditioning 06:30 - 07:30 Rossall School Boys Senior TUESDAY Strength and Conditioning 16:30 - 17:30 Rossall School Girls

Junior Squad Training 17:00 - 18:00 Poolfoot Farm

Senior Squad Training 15:00 - 16:30 Poolfoot Farm Boys Senior WEDNESDAY Squad Training 15:00 - 16:30 Poolfoot Farm Girls

Junior Off

Senior Strength and Conditioning, and 06:30 - 07:30 Rossall School Boys Squad Training 16:00 - 17:30 Senior THURSDAY Squad Training 17:30 - 21:00 Poolfoot Farm Girls

Junior Off

Senior ILP Session 16:30 - 17:30 Rossall School Boys Senior ILP Session, and Strength and 12:00 - 12:45 FRIDAY Rossall School Girls Conditioning 16:30 - 17:30

Junior Squad Training 16:30 - 17:30 Rossall School

Senior IPL / School Fixture / Training Various Rossall School Boys Senior SATURDAY School Fixture / Training Various Rossall School Girls

Junior School Fixture / Training Various Rossall School

Senior Fixtures / Rest Day Various Various Boys Senior SUNDAY Fixtures / Rest Day Various Various Girls

Junior Fixtures / Rest Day Various Various

Subject to change

We aim to educate, develop and produce creative and dynamic players who are physically, technically and tactically astute The Elite Football Programme FOR GIRLS The rapid ascent of women’s football has led to a surge of interest in the game at grassroots level. This interest is perhaps best reflected in the attendance and viewing figures at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Women’s football has, quite rightly, assumed centre stage and Rossall School intends to be at the forefront of the drive to ensure equality of opportunity for girls who seek to play professionally or work within the sports industry. Trailblazers like Millie Bright (England and Chelsea) and Steph Houghton (England and Manchester City) have inspired a generation of talented girls eager to emulate their success.

Rossall School’s Elite Football Programme for Girls is the first of its kind in the country. This is a programme which offers more than high-quality coaching and exceptional facilities. It is equal to the boys’ programme and includes all the same aspects of the coaching, sports science, fixtures and enrichment provision. The girls’ game has an exciting future and there is an opportunity to model a culture which is empowering and engenders “British football is so much more physical. those characteristics likely to support future success, such as: resilience, intellectual agility, self belief and You have to be more physically involved and confidence.The Elite Football Programme for Girls is delivered within a holistic context that is dedicated it has been so great for me to experience this to producing well-rounded young people as well as within the Rossall School Elite Football fostering sporting excellence. Programme. I am so small, but I had to just To coincide with the September 2021 launch of the Elite Football Programme for Girls there will be a get stuck in and play. It has been a great number of (up to 100%) scholarships and means- experience all round. Everything has been so tested bursaries available; this includes a Millie Bright Scholarship. We are committed to attracting much better than expected. the brightest footballing prospects to Rossall; we wish to ensure that we are the destination of choice Finally, my advice to a girl who loves football for all aspirant young footballers who want to combine world-class coaching with all the benefits is never give up – always keep going; even of boarding life at a leading UK independent school. if you fail, pick yourself up and carry on. The girls within this programme will have the opportunity to play with the full Fleetwood Town Never give up.” Academy teams including the Wrens, and against many of the leading youth teams in the REBECCA HEBBEL North of England. FORMER PUPIL BAYERN MUNICH U17 PLAYER ‘It is a huge honour to be asked by Rossall to be an ambassador for the Girls’ Elite Football Programme. I am where I am today through my work ethic and would encourage everyone to follow their journey and dreams, like I did mine, through hard work, commitment and passion for the game’

MILLIE BRIGHT ENGLAND LIONESS AND CHELSEA FC DEFENDER ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAMME AMBASSADOR SPORTS SCIENCE A comprehensive strength and conditioning programme is followed throughout the year, with each pupil provided with a tailor-made programme. Fleetwood Town’s sports scientists use the latest technology to continuously evaluate performance and assess levels of fitness.

A chartered physiotherapist is available throughout the school year, and pupils are provided with detailed advice regarding nutrition, lifestyle and physical well-being.

Rossall School also has a dedicated physiotherapy area for pupils who require support with their development and well- being. Expert rehabilitation and treatment for all of our athletes is paramount for us to ensure that they all receive the right care in order to limit their time spent injured and help to aid their short and long-term recovery from injury. As a result of this, Rossall School has invested in a specialist Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre which will allow our specialist Physiotherapy and Sports Science staff to effectively treat and provide rehabilitation programmes for all players, in order they remain in optimum physical condition.

FIXTURES / GAMES PROGRAMME The Elite Football Programme provides opportunities to compete both for Rossall School and Fleetwood Town in various competitions and different formats of the game including futsal. This ensures that all pupils get maximum exposure in competitive match situations.

ENRICHMENT This is a football programme which is about more than what happens on the field. There are opportunities to gain valuable work experience within the context of a busy and successful EFL club. Membership of the programme brings with it access to the heads of department, including the 1st Head Coach, Technical Director and Chief Executive. This provides pupils with the opportunity to grow in their understanding of how a professional football club operates and immerse themselves in the world of media relations, business, recruitment and sports science.

Members of the Elite Football Programme are encouraged to work towards coaching qualifications and participate in leadership programmes.

The players receive a full Fleetwood Town training kit and a free season ticket for all of Fleetwood Town’s home matches.

Those on the programme have the opportunity to experience the true culture of the game in the football-mad North West of England. A region which is home to Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton.

Lancashire itself is also home to the following professional league clubs:

Morecambe, Accrington Stanley, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool, Fleetwood Town, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley.

Other very local clubs include Tranmere Rovers and Oldham Athletic. It really is a footballers’ paradise.

Summary FACILITIES AND BENEFITS ...

FACILITIES

• 7 top class grass pitches. • 2 FIFA 2 star grade (the highest grade possible) 4G pitches. • 4 FTFC red 5-a-side pitches. • 10 changing room facilities including showers. • Club meeting rooms (Regular individual/team meetings to be held here). • FTFC classrooms. Multi-use for: Analysis sessions, nutrition lessons, upcoming fixture preparation and much more. • Rossall’s brand new, state-of-the-art sports centre. BENEFITS

• Opportunity to train at one of the leading sport complexes in the North West of England, Fleetwood Town’s £10 million Poolfoot Farm Complex. • Full time training programme working with FTFC UEFA licensed coaches, dedicated to enhancing and developing every aspect of your game both on and off the pitch. • Showcase your ability in front of FTFC recruitment team and coaches on a daily basis. • Player development reporting system, working on individual learning objectives to aid and enhance performance. • Be part of the Fleetwood Town FC family and journey. • Full Fleetwood Town FC kit package. • First class education in academics and football. • Chartered physiotherapy. • Links and pathways to FTFC partner clubs, both in the UK and overseas.

“All my life I have wanted to play football with others who “The Football Programme love and enjoy the beautiful game as much as I do. Coming here at Rossall School to Rossall from America and joining the program has met and has immensely improved exceeded my expectations in every way. Since I have been here my skills as a young and I feel like I have found a home and made lifelong friends that aspiring footballer. I have are becoming brothers. The coaching has been world class. The been able to improve bonding off the pitch with the high intensity and work ethic through the high level of on the pitch has created strong ties between me and coaching which I receive my teammates.” daily from Fleetwood Town coaches. Furthermore, LUCAS ELLET GCSE PUPIL, YEAR 11 through my high level USA of performance this past year, I have managed to attract interest from various different places and even had the opportunity to train with the U18 Israeli National Team. With the help of the football programme, I am looking forward to continuing my development this year and hopefully advancing into professional football.”

OHAD HAVIV BUCK IB PUPIL, YEAR 13 ISRAEL / THAILAND

“I play for Bayern Munich and British football is so much more physical. You have to be more physically involved and this has been so great for me to experience this within the Elite Football Programme. It has been a great experience all round. Everything has been so much better than expected.”

REBECCA HEBBEL FORMER PUPIL GERMANY “Being in the football program has developed my skills and understanding of football to a much greater extent. It has given me the opportunity to showcase my skill and knowledge of the game throughout the season last year and will let me showcase my skill this year infront of high level coaches and scouts. The program is demanding however it is realistic to what a professional player would go through at a professional club for example waking up at 6:30 in the morning to do a session. The coaches are great and have a very good level of skill and understanding of the sport. They are very open and I feel I can ask them anything. It only keeps getting better.”

DAVID JONES BARROSO A LEVEL PUPIL, YEAR 13 SPAIN

“I was in the football program for two years whilst I studied the International Baccalaureate. The programme has helped me not just with football but with life generally. This is because I received a good training plan and the coaches take care of you, support you with what you do and how you do it, including nutrition. Relaxation is also important for many athletes like me, who are living for football and generally players don’t want to hear anything about relaxation; they think you have to be training and working hard all of the time. I was one of those people, but the coaches made sure that you get enough time on the pitch and off the pitch (for school). You get to know a lot of new people from other countries of the world and get to understand many different kinds of football played. Through the football program I made a lot of new friends, many of whom I am still in contact with even though we live in two different countries.”

YULE MOTAMED-AMINI FORMER PUPIL GERMANY INSPIRING excellence

TO APPLY: Please complete the registration form available via: www.rossall.org.uk/school-life/fleetwood-town-football-programme

Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW Telephone 01253 774201 Email [email protected] www.rossall.org.uk

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