IHM Our Football Academy EduKick UK Training ground:

Established in 2006 – FA Affiliated FA affiliation number - U-MAN2175 - State-of-the-art 3G Astro pitch - Education + football coaching from 11 years to adult - UEFA qualified / ex-pro player coaches Fully equipped modern gym: - Showcase events / league football / guest pro-coaches / IPSO scouts - Network of scouts and pro-club coach contacts - Indoor heated Swimming pool - Train and play with local clubs - Sauna & steam room - Nutrition & diet / strength & conditioning - Large free weights area - Gym with swimming pool - Cardio & resistance equipment

2 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Typical Sports Direct gym pictured. Course Options

Course Age Location Accommodation Options Dates Football training Other facilities Hours of football facilities coaching/activity Football + English 16+ Our Manchester city Homestay (16 years +) Start any Monday Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 language centre school Or self-catering student residence (all year round, Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon (18 years + only) apart from school sessions per week holidays) 3G rubber crumb Football + Level 3 16+ Our Manchester city Homestay (16 years +) Start January, July Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 BTEC in Sport centre school Or self-catering student residence or September Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon Performance (18 years + only) sessions per week 3G rubber crumb Football + A levels 16+ Abbey College Homestay or full board in residence Start September, Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 (Manchester City finish July Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon centre) (full academic year) sessions per week 3G rubber crumb Football + 16+ Abbey College Homestay or full board in residence Start September, Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 International (Manchester City finish July Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon Foundation centre) (full academic year) sessions per week 3G rubber crumb Programme Football + GCSEs 14+ Abbey College Homestay or full board in residence Start September, Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 6 hours: 3 x 2 hour (Manchester City finish July Manchester swimming pool afternoon sessions centre) (full academic year) per week 3G rubber crumb Boarding School 11-18 Ellesmere College, Boarding on campus Start September, Ellesmere College Fully-equipped gym with 12 hours per week academic school years Shropshire finish July campus swimming pool year: (60 minutes from (full academic year) Manchester) Grass pitches, 3G rubber crumb, GCSEs indoor sports hall A Levels International Baccalaureate Football Only 16+ Our Manchester city Homestay (16 years +) Start any Monday Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 centre school Or self-catering student residence (all year round, Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon (18 years + only) apart from school sessions per week holidays) 3G rubber crumb

Talent I.D. Camp 16+ Our Manchester city Homestay (16 years +) 2 week programmes Ten Acres Lane, Fully-equipped gym with 10 hours: 5 x 2 centre school Or self-catering student residence starting: 28 June / Manchester swimming pool hour afternoon (18 years + only) 12 July / 26 July & 9 sessions per week August 3G rubber crumb NEW for 2020! 12-17 IH Ellesmere (IH Full board: mix of ensuite and Dates: Ellesmere College Fully-equipped gym and 2 week cycles: years London Young shared bathrooms campus swimming pool - 8 x 90 minutes Junior English 08 July - 22 July 22 +football Learners)Ellesmere Rooms: Singles, twins, triples and football coaching College, Shropshire quad bedrooms July - 05 August Grass pitches, - 5 x 90 minute (60 minutes from 3G rubber crumb, Football Manchester) indoor sports hall workshops Educational Pathways

Student age English Level Required UK or USA University Undergraduate Degree

IELTS 6.5

1 year Level 3 BTEC University Extended Foundation Dipolma Programme 3 A International Levels Baccalaureate

Football BTEC Club Dipolma Opportunities

16 - 18 years IELTS 5.5 BTEC Sub Dipolma

GCSE 14 - 15 years

National Curriculum 11-13 years We are selective - we only accept We are accredited – by the British applications from players who Council for the teaching of English demonstrate the right character as Our coaches are UEFA qualified and in the UK and by Pearson Education well as an academic motivation and also coach at professional clubs from Our academic results – are for the delivery of the Level 3 BTEC commitment to their education. We to semi-pro. Most of excellent across the board; GCSE, in Sport Performance. Abbey College will only enrol those players who our coaches are also ex-professional BTEC, A levels, IB & IELTS. Advice & & Ellesmere College are inspected by have already reached a high level of footballers having played for; Man- counselling regarding university the Independent Schools Inspector- playing ability and are regularly chester City, Chelsea and Liverpool. entrance is available. ate. playing club, school or college football.

10 Reasons Why YOU Our football academy is affiliated Football Opportunities – each to the FA (Football Association). Should Choose player is given the chance to train and play league football with local EduKick Manchester grass roots football clubs.

– Our Showcase Events - Twice a Our scout & coach network We We communicate regularly and work closely with the International Soccer Tecnology – in partnership year,in front of invited professional effectively with players and Professional Scouting Organisation with “BEST ATHLETES” we provide football club scouts and coaches, parents: We provide termly reviews – the world’s leading provider of help, trials and guidance for student allow our players exposure to some to reflect upon and discuss each of football analysis and scouting players who wish to play US of the top football clubs in the UK. our individual player’s progress courses (www.ipsofootball.com). We university soccer, study for a degree Many young players earn trials with during the course of the season. also have good working links with and receive subsidized fees. pro clubs as a result. Each player gets an individual player analysis from an scouts and coaches from local clubs of all levels. IPSO scout.

8 ihmanchesterfootballacademy.com A professional football academy Entry Level Football Club Placement VEO – video analysis At EduKick UK every player will be given the opportunity to join a local FA Remote controlled multi-view video recording of each competitive match. This affiliated grass roots football club. his will give players extra training and enables the Head Coach to conduct post-match video analysis with the squad. opportunity to earn a place in a team and play regular league football. Also, on-line links to all match footage / highlights and individual player edits Diet & Nutrition are available for each player. Diet & nutrition advice is woven into academy life. The importance of a IPSO Scouts good diet and how to manage nutrition is stressed at all times and EduKick UK Football Academy partnered with the International Professional integrated into academy life. Scouting Organisation. IPSO are world leaders in football scout tuition and training and have links with many Player Success professional and semi-professional clubs in the UK and around the world. Our players take different routes on graduation from EduKick UK. Some have signed pro-club youth academy contracts in the UK and abroad. Others have Guest Coaches & Speakers gone onto to study at a UK university whilst playing semi-pro football. Others David Lowe – Blackburn Rovers FC 1st team coach have signed pro club contracts with non UK clubs, whilst some have already Oli Suart – British & European Cycling Champion & British Cycling Coach & won soccer scholarships with Premier League fitness trainer. prestigious US universities.

Excellent Academic results Technology in Football BTEC results 2019: 100% pass rate – 4 double Distinctions, 2 Merits, 2 passes With our partnership with football Abbey College 2018: 100% Pass Rate - 34% of all examinations were graded at technology leaders, Best Athletes A*A - 61% at A*AB and 88% at A*AB (www.bestathletes.co/) we give every Ellesmere College 2018: Average A level grades : ABB - Average IB score EduKick footballer a change to be recruited equivalent to A*A*A* at A level by club, coaches and Universities. 10 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Football Showcase Events Timetable (subject to change) Showcase your Football Skills to Pro-Club Scouts & Representatives - Train and play in front of official scouts and pro-club 10.45 hrs Arrive at the venue - registration representatives - all levels of club – UK and abroad 11.00 hrs Welcome from Head Coach - IPSO scouts observe and report back on each player 11.05 hrs Introduction & Advice from the IPSO scouts - Successful players are invited by the scout to attend a trial 11.45 hrs Split into groups and warm up directly at the club 12.00 hrs Small sided games - A club trial gives an extended opportunity for a player to 13.15 hrs Short lunch break impress 13.45 hrs 11 V 11 games - Club trial format may differ from club to club 15.30 - 16.00 hrs Finish & group feedback from coaches and scouts 12 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Football + English / Football + BTEC QCF BTEC Level 3 A / S Level Equiva- Time to Pathways at this level in Sport Performance Qualifications lent completion Edexcel BTEC Level 3 1 A level 15 weeks (from Sep- Progress to the Football + English Language Sub Diploma tember to Diploma course December) - Classes of up to 15 students Edexcel BTEC Level 3 2 A levels 22 weeks (from Janu- UK university founda- - Lessons from 09.30 to 13.00 hrs from Monday to Friday Diploma ary to June) tion degree course - Follow our 5 level syllabus Edexcel BTEC Level 3 3 A levels 15 weeks (from UK university - Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Extended September to undergraduate degree English Diploma December) course - IH Manchester teachers make learning English fun Modules completed: - Opportunity to take the IELTS examination - Regular level tests, tutorials and progress reports -Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in -Sport Coaching Sport Football + BTEC Level 3 in Sport Performance -The Physiology of Fitness -Sports Nutrition

- Classes of up to 15 students -Assessing Risk in Sport -Sport Injuries - Lessons from 09.30 to 13.00 hrs from Monday to Friday -Fitness Training & Programming -Analysis of Sport Performance - Taught by Head Coach - Matt Lowe - modules chosen to meet footballers needs eg. fitness, physiology -Fitness Testing in Sport and Exercise -Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport & sport psychology -Psychology for Sport Performance -The Athlete’s Lifestyle - Assessment by modular written assignment -Technical & Tactical Skills in Sport - Regular tutorials, written work feedback and progress reports 14 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Abbey College Manchester Study every morning / Football Academy each afternoon: EDUKICK Football Academy - GCSES ( from age 14 years - 3 football training sessions per week) An independent college in the city centre of Manchester for local & - A levels international students - International Foundation Programme - One or two term course available Outstanding A-level Results: - 2018 - 100% Pass Rate

- 34% of all examinations were graded at A*A - 61% at A*AB and 88% at A*ABC

16 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Ellesmere College Boarding School + EduKick UK Football Academy Excellent facilities: A high performing traditional independent English boarding school, set in the Welsh borders, 60 minutes from Manchester. - 3G astro pitch + grass pitches + indoor sports hall + gym Excellent academic results: - Indoor heated swimming pool - Average A level grades : ABB - Campus set in countryside - Average IB score equivalent to A*A*A* at A level with boarding - GCSE / National Curriculum from 11 years - EduKick UK Football Academy the results are quite exceptional. on campus 18 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Football Only (age 16+) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday - No academic programme or classes - Train and play matches with IHM 10.00pm - Technical Fitness Rest for match Recovery in development 12.00pm session session (unaccompa- the pool/gym session - Enjoy the same benefits as student players eg. Showcase nied ) (unaccompa- events, guest coaches, academy visits etc nied ) - Participate in technical, fitness and recovery sessions in the 12.00pm Lunch break Lunch break Lunch break Lunch break morning - One class-based development session per week eg. creating a 1.10pm Transport Transport Transport Transport football CV and video portfolio leaves school leaves school leaves school leaves school for for for for Match Play - Gym and swimming pool training training training training (either full ground ground ground ground match against local teams or 1.30pm- Gym session Gym session in house 5/7 a Gym session Gym session 2.00pm side)

2.00pm - Professional Professional Professional Professional 4.00pm football football football football training training training training

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20 Timetable is subject to change. www.englandfootballsoccer.com Talent ID Camp - A 2 week programme - choice of 4 start dates from June to late What is my true potential as a player? August (see table) - Full academic year “Taster” programme How far could I honestly go? - Individual player analysis by IPSO scouts (www.ipsofootball.com) Could I really make it as a professional footballer? - Introduction to US soccer scholarships - Introduction to Level 3 BTEC in Sport Performance Could I preview the EduKick Football Academy courses to make - Visit to Abbey College Manchester sure I choose the correct one? (GCSEs / A levels / International Foundation Year) - Tour of Old Trafford and Visit to the National Football Museum If I don’t make it as a pro player, what other football related career - Match play + video analysis paths are out there for me? Round Start date 2021 End date 2021 What is a US Soccer Scholarship and how do I apply? 1 Sunday 28 June Sunday 12 July 2 Sunday 12 July Sunday 26 July The 2 week summer Talent I.D. Camp answers all of these 3 Sunday 26 July Sunday 9 August questions for young players and their parents. 4 Sunday 9 August Sunday 23 August

22 ihmanchesterfootballacademy.com Junior English + Football Academy Sunday Monday Tuesday Vacation Programme Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 07.15 - Wake up! 07.45 Breakfast 08.45 - Morning Assembly EduKick Football Academy now provides football coaching, workshops and match play for the Ellesmere Active Programme (an IH London Young Learner Centre). This offers junior students 09.00-10.00 Placement Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a professional footballer, take their game to test the next level and show case their talent in front of professional football scouts. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their English language skills who also aspires to be a 10.30 Morning Break 10.30 Morning Break future football star. The course is run and managed by IH London with the football services be- 10.50-12.20 Introduc- Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons ing delivered by the experienced and qualified coaches from Football Academy. our Arrival and tion to Full day departure young excursion! Who can join us? Young players aged between 12 and 17 years day! yearners 12.20 Lunch Break 12.20 Lunch Break Course length? 2 weeks - start dates: Wednesday 8th July & Wednesday 22nd July 14.00-15.30 Football Football Football Football 2020 coaching, coaching, coaching, coaching, workshops & workshops & workshops workshops Where is it? At IH Ellesmere. This is an IH London Young Learner course at Half day match play match play & match & match Ellesmere College, 60 minutes from Manchester excursion! play play 15.30 Afternoon Break 15.30 Afternoon Break

Accommodation? Full-board residential; single, twin, triple or quad rooms › Individual 16.00-17.30 Football Football Football Football study desk, wardrobe and storage space coaching, coaching, coaching, coaching, English lessons? 15 hours of English language classes per week, maximum 15 students workshops & workshops & workshops workshops per class – all levels match play match play & match & match play play 17.30 Evening Break 18.00 Dinner 19.00 House Time 19.45 Evening Assembly Football? 4 x 3 hour football coaching, workshops & match play per week led by us, IHM – play in front of IPSO professional football scouts 19.45 - 21.45 Treasure Challenge Film Night International Games Academic Certificate Hunt Night House Night Linked Ceremony Tournament Activity and Disco Study trips? 1 full day & 1 ½ day per week – typical destinations: Manchester & 22.00-22.15 House Meeting 23.00 Lights Out! Liverpool 24 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Female Footballers Welcome Goalkeeping Coaching Young male and female players can safely train alongside each - Our Head Coach has direct experience of working with other. However, match play and Showcase events are prohibited as goalkeepers at a Category 1 academy in England these are activities where interaction between boys and girls is not - Individual goal setting during full squad drills e.g. guidance on permitted. box organisation during corner practice drills - Goalkeeper specific drills included daily including- shot - We have good working partnerships with FA affiliated women’s stopping, distribution, footwork, communication, handling, and girl’s football clubs in the Manchester area agility and speed, ball work and playing out from the back - Close links with some elite level Girls and Women’s squads - 1-on-1 goalkeeping sessions available on request - Players train with them and compete for match play time - We follow The FA “Plan, Do, Review” coaching model NB - transport costs involved in attending extra training would be at a player’s own expense - Performance analysis goalkeepers & specific goalkeeping 26 psychology www.englandfootballsoccer.com EduKick Technical Football STAFF

Mick Brennan Director of Football

Michael Brennan (Mick) is one of the four directors. Mick is a UEFA “B’ licensed qualified football coach and has a degree in Sports Science & Management from the University of Central Frank Sinclair Lancashire, as well as many years experience managing youth sports coaching programs. Mick began his career in the sports Frank Sinclair is a retired professional footballer who was born industry in 1996 as apprentice coach with the Premiership in England with parents of Jamaican heritage. He represented football team, Blackburn Rovers FC. Mick then went on to Chelsea from the age of 11, signing professional forms at 18 and become the Senior Community Development Officer at the club, making his professional debut while on loan at West Bromwich managing an indoor football facility and a team of sports coaches. This makes him Albion. During his time with Chelsea, Frank won the FA Cup in well placed to work with our football students and to pass on his experience. 1996-97, the League Cup in 1997-98 and the UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup in 1997-98, playing alongside some of the Matt Lowe greats of the modern game like and . Frank also collected silverware with City, Head Coach – Manchester winning the League Cup in 1999-2000 under Martin O’Neill, before representing clubs like Burnley and Huddersfield Town with distinction. He also represented Matt is an experienced and dynamic UEFA ‘B’ licensed football Jamaica at the 1998 World Cup. Since getting his coaching badges (he has a UEFA coach who also works with young aspiring players at Premier A coaching licence), Frank has held coaching or managerial posts with Colwyn Bay, League club, Everton FC’s Youth Academy. Matt also scouts Hednesford Town and Oldham Athletic under 16s and is currently assistant for the club and comes from a football family, his father is manager with non-league Radcliffe Borough. The Chelsea legend also appears currently First Team Coach at Blackburn Rovers FC. In line regularly on the Chelsea T.V., offering insightful analysis on Blues’ fixtures. with our Football Academy’s ethos, Matt graduated in Sport Science (BSc Hons – Liverpool Hope University) in May 2014 and with a double Distinction BTEC award, as well as a PTTLS teaching qualification, he is also perfectly placed to tutor and lecture on the academic side of the programme.

David Raven Jonathan Paul “Jon” Macken is an English-born Irish footballer, who retired having represented some of England’s biggest Head Coach – Ellesmere College clubs. Beginning his career with Premier League side Manchester David Raven has enjoyed a 14-year career as a professional United in 1995, he then joined Preston North End and managed footballer playing in the English Premiership, the Scottish to notch up 63 goals in 189 league matches until his departure Premiership, League 1 and League 2. David has also to Manchester City in 2002. Macken eventually made his first competed in Europe and in cup finals, winning the appearance for City and made 51 appearances Cup final in 2015 with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He during his three years there, notably scoring against United in started out playing youth football for Tranmere Rovers, the Manchester derby in 2004. before moving to Liverpool in 2004. David was signed by He signed for Crystal Palace in 2005 and whilst there moved to Ipswich Town on loan. Terry Butcher at Inverness. At “Caley” David finished runner up in the Scottish In 2007 he moved again to Derby County. Jon then went on to play for various other League Cup in 2014 before winning silverware 2015, a year in which they also came UK pro clubs; Barnsley, Walsall, Northwich Victoria, before joining Stockport County 3rd in the . In his time with the club he also started his coaching briefly in 2013. He has one international cap for the Republic of Ireland, which he journey, gaining his UEFA B in 2015 and his A licence in 2017 and training the clubs earned in 2004 whilst a City player. underage teams. As a coach, David works to ensure players have the belief, desire to Having got his “UEFA A” coaching license, Jon now manages Radcliffe Borough as win and self-discipline needed to represent themselves and their team with well as coaching with us. distinction on the pitch. 28 www.englandfootballsoccer.com Accommodation Student Residence 18+ (self-catering): Homestay Independent living for adult students Half board from Monday to Friday, full board at the weekend. Share with other international students Share the home of our carefully selected homestay hosts (single people, couples, families with children) Your host will provide you The residence is not managed by nor owned by EduKick Manchester. with breakfast and an evening meal from Monday to Friday, with all However, we can check availability and book this accommodation three meals at the weekend. for our students. Improve your English and learn about typical English culture and lifestyle. Single room with private en-suite bathroom. Communal kitchen and Single or twin rooms available. You can also request an “Executive living area (up to six people per apartment. Located in Salford – a Host” and enjoy your own private bathroom. popular student area of Manchester. Situated close to shops, bars, Wi-fi internet access cafés and restaurants Wi-fi internet access A short walk from the 20-40 minute total travel time from the school school and the city centre (10- 20 minutes) There are a variety of accommodation options available during your stay. Choose which is best for you! All arrivals and departures take place on 30 Sundays. www.englandfootballsoccer.com FA affiliation number - U-MAN2175

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