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4 About FCV International Football Academy 6 Accommodation 8 Facilities 10 Football Programme 11 Support Services 12 Educational Courses: BTEC 13 English language courses & A Levels 14 Short Courses 16 Open Days 17 Development Camps 18 Success Stories 20 UK/EU Students 21 International Students 22 How to find us 4 5

The Academy has welcomed students from six continents since its inception; Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, About us South America and Australasia. The only continent remaining is Antarctica.

The FCV International Football Academy offers academic football courses for aspiring footballers aged 16 and upwards. The international football academy opened in September 2007 and is dedicated to producing professional players whilst also providing a pathway for academic excellence.

Former students have gone straight into professional football within the UK, Europe or at a significantly higher level in their home country. Some have earned scholarships to play and study in the USA and others have played semi-pro football whilst studying at a UK university.

Many of us dream of playing football at a higher level. The FCV International Football Academy can give you this opportunity – the pathways are endless...

Six reasons to choose FCV International Football Academy 1 2 3 “AS AN ACADEMY WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A REPUTATION FOR UNIQUE EXPERIENCE EXPERT TUITION INTERNATIONAL CULTURE The FCV International Football Receive guidance from UEFA A Players from across the globe, from QUALITY SINCE 2007 AND I AM Academy caters for football licensed coaches all walks of life, are welcome PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO development and will also provide the opportunity to gain educational CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SO qualifications MANY YOUNG PEOPLE TO FOLLOW THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND BECOME 4 5 6 BETTER FOOTBALLERS, AND BETTER PEOPLE.” OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPRESS TOP FACILITIES A RANGE OF ACADEMIC COURSES Unparalleled regular access to club Train and play at the £5.5 million including BTEC, A Levels, degrees scouts and respected coaches Borderville Sports Complex and live and language courses starting in at the Academy’s exclusive boarding January and September of each year GRAHAM STARMER house, The Garden House MANAGING DIRECTOR Heritage Timeline

2007 2008 2010 2011 2013 2015 2017

The UK’s first private football academy The Academy team, FCV Reds, Sam Conway became the first player Former Coventry City, Calaum Jahraldo-Martin The Academy relocated A record number of was opened by Manchester United became an FA Charter Standard Club to join a professional club outside of Southampton, Celtic and became the first student to to the centre of historic students join the Academy and winger Ashley Young and Kieran Mahon becomes the first the UK, signing for FK Banik Most in Middlesbrough manager play for a Premier League Stamford. Former Uruguay in a year when a football at Nene Park in , student to sign for a professional club the Czech Republic. FCV Reds won the Gordon Strachan shared club when he joined Hull international Gus Poyet programme in Mumbai, when he joined Northampton Town Central Conference Cup. his expertise by staging a City. International students delivered a coaching India is also launched guest coaching session made up 60% of the cohort session at FCV International for the first time Football Academy 6 7

Accommodationus

The Garden House, the boarding facility used exclusively by Academy students, is conveniently situated in the heart of the idyllic stone town of Stamford in , England.

All 19 twin rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, and are fitted out to meet the everyday living and working needs of the modern student. High-speed wireless internet is available throughout the House which contains a dining room, study centre, conservatory and almost an acre of walled gardens, plus students can relax and socialise in the games room or communal areas.

The boarding house is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by our experienced and qualified residential team. A building manager is available on site every weekday to help and assist students with any queries they may have and it is situated close to the Borderville Sports Complex, the base for all Academy football training and matches.

The Academy serves breakfast, lunch and an evening meal Monday to Sunday. Laundry facilities are also available on site and all utilities are included within our tariff. “WE HAVE CREATED A STRONG We have residential and security staff who are on duty seven nights FAMILY ATMOSPHERE WHERE per week. THE STUDENTS FEEL SAFE AND Students have all they need to enjoy a safe, friendly stay at the SECURE, AND WHERE THEY CAN Academy. DEVELOP AS PEOPLE, AS WELL AS PLAYERS.”

ANN DYTE RESIDENTIAL MANAGER 8 9 “IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR VISION TO COMBINE HIGH QUALITY, MODERN FOOTBALL FACILITIES WITH A SAFE, SECURE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT CAN HELP NURTURE TALENT, PERSONALITIES AND PEOPLE. STAMFORD HAS GIVEN US THAT PLATFORM TO GROW, Facilities TO MATURE AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SERVICE WE DELIVER.”

Borderville Sports Complex GRAHAM STARMER MANAGING DIRECTOR

In the summer of 2015 the Academy moved to the impressive £5.5m development at Borderville in Stamford.

Academy students play their home matches at the brand-new 2,000 capacity stadium with training on the floodlit full-size 3G all-weather pitch or grass training pitches.

The complex also boasts a sports hall, a fully-equipped gymnasium, dressing rooms, medical room, canteen and classrooms.

“WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE HIGH Rhino’s Gymnasium St George’s Park QUALITY FACILITIES WHICH REALLY HELPS YOU FOCUS ON Strength and conditioning training The FCV International Football Academy has regularly held training sessions takes place at Rhino’s Gym, a five at St George’s Park since it first opened in 2012. WHAT YOU CAME HERE FOR. minute walk from Borderville. It is a WHEN YOU ARE SUBMERGED unisex gymnasium for people who are Set in the National Forest, in 330 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, the serious about improving their personal centre is also the training base for the 24 England national teams. It includes a IN THE LIFESTYLE, YOU REALLY health. multi-purpose indoor sports hall, 11 full-size outdoor pitches, one elite DESSO DON’T WANT IT TO END; training pitch, which is an exact replica of Wembley, and two hotels. The best equipped gym in the area IT REALLY MOTIVATES YOU provides everything you need for a TO STAY DEDICATED.” great overall body conditioning session Stadiums and, with superb services and facilities, ILJA FODOROVS the 12,000-square foot facility caters Each year the FIRST YEAR EU STUDENT for everybody’s individual needs. Academy students play their end of Rhino’s boasts a wide range of cardio, season showcase resistance, strength, functional match at a top equipment and studios offering stadium in England. several classes which is all included Previous venues have in each student’s complimentary gym included the Hawthorns (West Bromwich Albion), (Coventry City) membership. and King Power Stadium ( City). 10 11

Football programme Support services

At the academy we are committed to Our training sessions and matches Friendly fixtures are also arranged Away from the pitch itself, supporting our players/students with are led by highly-qualified UEFA A against Premier League and English a number of activities are pastoral care and valuing them as individuals coaches, including experienced former Football League opposition, whilst arranged for the benefit is paramount in our ethos. Our dedicated professional players and managers. specific showcase matches are staged of each students’ football team provides a variety of support across The Academy’s intensive training in front of scouts, giving each student development and to make many avenues including but not limited to programme has been designed to a chance to test and benchmark their the course enjoyable, welfare support, physiotherapy treatment to enhance every individual’s game. development against professional these include: aid recovery and specialist advice on a wide clubs in England. range of issues including finance, visa’s and Sessions focus on improving Sessions with former accommodation, exit pathways, opening individual’s technique, as well as Each year, subject to EU funding, professional footballers and bank accounts, airport transfers and FIFA developing tactical awareness and students in their second year can managers international clearance. an understanding of the game, attend a two-week work placement, that alongside strengthening with a professional club in Europe. Sessions about contracts with We advise that you disclose any learning support physical attributes through a robust Experiences in the past have been FIFA-approved Player’s Agent requirements ahead of study to enable us to conditioning programme, is tailored to delivered in Belgium and Sweden, Expert coaching sessions efficiently support your needs. enable players to be fully prepared for enabling students to receive further from UEFA-qualified coaches the modern game. training specific to European football, Specialist goalkeeping All students who join the FCV International whilst enhancing opportunities of sessions from UEFA-qualified Football Academy are registered with a local GP The Academy’s team, FCV Reds, progression within the game. coaches and dentist whilst also remaining registered with became a FA Charter Standard Club their doctor’s back home for holiday periods. in 2008. Regular competitive matches Filming of matches and are played in the National League post-match analysis The Academy employs qualified physiotherapists U19 Youth Alliance, British Colleges Specific strength and for football injuries and private medical cover is U19 League and Midland Football conditioning sessions with provided for all players which ensures immediate U21 League, as well as County FA qualified instructors attention to any serious injuries picked up at the tournaments. Fitness monitoring and Academy. Please note this will not cover for any testing injuries picked up before joining the Academy. • 93 per cent of our Academy Membership to Rhino’s graduates are now playing at a We provide a Child Protection Officer and an Elite strength and higher level than when they joined Independent Listener and all the residential conditioning gym staff hold the relevant DBS checks and child • Much of that is down to the Physiotherapy sessions protection certificates. dedication of the community and first aid training environment here at the Academy Nutrition, health and and the growing reputation of lifestyle advice Religions sporting excellence we pride ourselves on Team-building activities We have a diverse collection of players from a wide variety of cultures. We cater for different Media training cuisines i.e halal meat, vegetarian and the Opportunity to take FA Academy will ensure prayer rooms are available “I FEEL I HAVE DEVELOPED VERY QUICKLY, Coaching badges and when required. THE GAME EXPERIENCE I’VE BEEN EXPOSED TO referee’s course HAS BEEN A HUGE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO Support with exit pathways and provision of references THIS. THE ACADEMY HAS HELPED MY ABILITY TO Private medical insurance WORK WITHIN A TEAM IMMENSELY.” (optional)

DAN PERRY SECOND YEAR UK STUDENT 12 13

Educational Courses One Year Top Up Programme

This programme is designed for learners who have completed BTEC the BTEC Level 3 Diploma and want to Top Up their qualification to a Level 3 Extended Diploma by taking an The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, additional six BTEC units, or have done A Levels and wish to Coaching and Fitness) is a two-year course, requiring 15 hours of take a sport qualification. study per week. The Top Up qualification is the equivalent of an additional A The vocational course Level, which will further enhance entrance and opportunities explores different into UK or US Higher Education Institutions. areas of employment in the sports sector The fees for the Top Up programme are met within the and meets the needs Academy fee structure for any students who are Under 19 of those aspiring to a on August 31st of the academic year they apply. Any career in sport. It offers UK/EU learners though that are older than 19 on a solid foundation in August 31st can undertake the qualification, but the various aspects of additional costs maybe required. sport, the broad study base provides a variety For more details about the Top Up programme of experiences and the opportunity to acquire knowledge across a please contact the FCV International Football diverse range of subjects. Academy.

Upon successful completion of the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, students will have the equivalent of three A levels. The course not only serves as a route to full-time employment, it is also a English language courses proven progression route to Higher Education including degree level. The FCV International Football Academy has linked up with Stamford Academy, a Course Core units include: specialist English language centre, to offer a course for players seeking to improve their Information Anatomy and Physiology and Fitness testing and English skills, whilst studying towards an Physiology of Fitness designing training programmes internationally-recognised Cambridge Duration: 2 years Sports Coaching and Assessing Risk Sports Injuries ESOL exam. Technical and Tactical Skills Sports Psychology Start Date: The course is designed to focus on January and September Analysis of Sports Performance Talent Identification developing the four key language skills of Current issues in sport reading, writing, speaking and listening. Fees: £20,995 for UK/EU Students and £25,995 for International Students. Assessment Inclusive of tuition fees Entry The course is delivered in a vocational manner, requirements Qualification: with assessments ranging from written reports, BTEC Level 3 Extended portfolios, and posters to verbal assessments, Diploma in Sport presentations, and practical observations. Students studying a BTEC (Development, Coaching Extended Diploma programme A Levels and Fitness) During the first year students will study the should normally have achieved 5 GCSE’s at grade C (or above) BTEC 90 Credit Diploma, which on successful The FCV International Football Academy including English and Maths, or the Age: 16-19 completion will enable them to progress onto the are able to offer players the opportunity to equivalent in their own country. BTEC Extended Diploma in year two. take a variety of AS and A Level qualifications, Alternatively, students who have Study: Full Time including Business Studies, to support their studied at Level 2 Diploma/ • UK/EU The BTEC educational programme is delivered Certificate or a BTEC First Diploma BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports • International by college tutors of Loughborough College, in a related subject should have Studies course. with the students transported to campus by the (Student VISA required) achieved at least Merit grades. Academy and College buses. 14 15

“I’D DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THE SHORT COURSE. IF YOU’RE NOT SURE ABOUT SIGNING UP FOR A WHOLE YEAR THEN THIS IS A REALLY GOOD OPTION; THE ACADEMY BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN YOU.”

JORDAN PARFAIT SHORT COURSE AUSTRALIAN STUDENT

Short Course Programme Short Courses Short Course Availability

The FCV International Football Places are limited so we do Top quality football training facilities Academy offers short courses which recommend early bookings. All First-class football coaching programmes SEPTEMBER 2017 can be flexible and tailored to your courses are fully residential using with UEFA A coaches and advice from TO AUGUST 2018 individual needs whilst the Academy the same accommodation as the managers in the professional game is open. They are designed to full-time Academy players. There are give players an experience of how also some non-residential day places An intensive football training regime professional clubs train and have available. Please note, there is no with matches throughout the week served as a popular taster for many medical cover included with the Fixtures against professional and “THE FACILITIES HERE ARE students before they have joined us short course programme. semi-professional opposition, with the EXCELLENT, BETTER THAN on a full-time basis. opportunity to impress watching scouts These short courses offer intensive SOME PROFESSIONAL CLUBS. Specialist coaching and advice including Our English language course is open football coaching and training for RHINO’S GYM IS FANTASTIC, strength and conditioning, diet and to all students over the age of 16. players from the UK and abroad. nutrition and specialist goalkeeping THE LIVING CONDITIONS FOR Whether you are at an early stage coaching (if applicable) of your English studies, with the THE BOYS IN THE GARDEN ability to communicate your basic Physiotherapy and injury rehab readily HOUSE IS EXCELLENT, AND THE needs in everyday situations, or an available advanced student seeking to refine STAFF ARE ALL GREAT PEOPLE.” Welfare support your language skills, we have a class to meet your needs. Lessons will Full board accommodation with three GRANT BROWN take place during the same time as meals per day ACADEMY MANAGER other full-time courses, as well as Recreational activities, excursions and some additional sessions during an Fees: From £679 per week team-building activities evening or weekend. Transportation to games 16 17

Open Days Group Visits Development Camps

The Academy will open its doors If you are unable to make our FCV International Football FCV International Football Academy FCV International Football Academy There will be guest speakers, to potential students interested Open Days we can arrange Academy can provide groups with run a series of development camps have been running the trials camps full-time coaching with all meals, in joining the Academy for next individual tours to suit your diary. a tailored programme, using the throughout the year combining for more than 10 years and they accommodation and welfare season. excellent football facilities at the coaching, guest speakers, nutritional provide the ideal preparation and provided. Please note that to attend an Borderville Sports Complex and advice and culminating with a opportunity to develop all areas of The dates can be viewed at Open Day, players must attend accommodation at the Garden showcase match in front of scouts. your performance ahead of a final All dates and fees are listed at internationalfootball.academy/ with a parent or recognised House in Stamford day showcase match in front of internationalfootball.academy/ open-days guardian. Players use the same facilities as professional football scouts. football/trials-camps the Academy students staying at the Garden House in Stamford with training at the Borderville Sports Complex.

*Please note, non-residential players will be provided lunch. Early drop off is also an option for non-residential players. 18 19

Success stories Guest coaches

Calaum Jahraldo-Martin (2009-11) Gordon Strachan Gus Poyet Current club: Hull City (England) Scotland manager Former Uruguay International: Antigua and Barbuda international Has played for: Tranmere Rovers (England), Alloa Athletic “I’ve loved every minute (Scotland) and Leyton Orient (England) coaching the FCV “It was a pleasure International Football to coach the FCV “I’ve got great Academy lads - it has International memories been really enjoyable Football Academy of my time and they’re a good players. The facilities at FCV bunch. It’s a good set up are fantastic and the International here and I wish them all Academy is run very Football Helder Pereira (2012-13) the best.” professionally.” Academy – it’s Current club: Lusitano (Portugal) where it all began for me. “I loved it at the FCV International Football Academy. My Sheldon Lindesay (2015-16) I learned lots time there prepared me very well for life in football, and I Current club: K. Berg en Dal VV. (Belgium) of life skills. am very grateful for that.

“The facilities “The main learning point at the Academy was the tactical “Life at the Academy placed me outside are great, and understanding of the game, and there has been a lot of my comfort zone. I learnt more about even better progression in my career since I graduated.” myself all the time and how I respond to than some certain situation. clubs I’ve visited. Tom de la Mare (2010-12) “I couldn’t imagine doing anything Current club: Guernsey better than training and playing “Not everyone will go onto have careers in football, (Channel Islands) football every day. It has but they can learn so many other things from this Has played for: Royal Racing been awesome.” experience.” Montegnee (Belgium)

Paco Puertas (2014-15) Current club: Rayo Vallecano (Spain) Ian Sagsetter (2012-13) Michalis Ioannides (2012-14) Currently studying at: Faulkner Current club: Olympiakos Nicosia University (USA) (Cyprus)

Matthew Whibley (2014-16) Current club: FC Versoix (Switzerland) Emmanuel Oyeleke (2009-10) Curent club: Exeter City (England) “FCV International Football Academy was Has played for: Brentford, Northampton Town, Aldershot Town a great experience and helped me a lot in and Woking (England) terms of developing as a player.

Mum’s view (Abi Oyeleke): “Sending Manny to FCV International Football Academy “As well as helping me grow my was the best decision we’ve ever made. The Academy provides the perfect understanding of the game and my opportunity for playing football and discipline needed to focus on studies. position, it also helped me build up my confidence.” “The belief in him gave him the confidence that was lacking before he joined the Academy. All the coaching and residential staff helped Manny to develop to his full potential – physically, emotionally and academically.” 20 21

International Students

The FCV International Football Academy welcomes students from around the world

To ensure your arrival at the academy is as Fees for International Players will be from smooth as possible we can offer to arrange £25,995 for students wishing to study one travel from the airport when you arrive in of the college courses on offer. the UK.

We will be able to help with opening a bank account, registering with local doctors and gaining employment whilst studying if necessary. Anything you need, we will do UK/EU Students our best to help.

Fees for UK/EU students will be from £20,995 Easy steps for an international student to join us for students wishing to study one of the college courses on offer. • Attend an open day or individual tour. • Apply for visa if required through embassy. • Provide copies of educational certificates and references. • Complete and return further Academy registration forms as instructed. • Sit interview face to face or on Skype Easy steps for a UK/EU student to join us: with our Academic partner. • Make travel arrangements. • On offer of a place, compete relevant • Inform FCV International Football paperwork. Academy of visa confirmation (if • Attend an open day or individual tour. applicable) and travel arrangements. • Pay relevant fees. • Provide copies of educational certificates and • Please note airport transfers can be references. • Complete IELTS test if required. arranged for you. • Sit interview face to face or on Skype with our • If relevant to course, acquire CAS • Join Academy. Academic partner. number from Academic partner once evidenced above steps. • On offer of a place, compete relevant paperwork.

• Pay relevant fees. • Complete IELTS test if required. How to Apply • Complete and return further Academy registration forms as instructed. • Make travel arrangements. “IT’S BEEN A REALLY We would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in attending the FCV International Football Academy on a full-time or part-time basis. Please send us • Inform FCV International Football Academy ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE IN an enquiry and one of our knowledgable football and education advisors will respond of travel arrangements. A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT; to assist. • Please note airport transfers can be EVERYONE HAS BONDED arranged for you. What's more we will make sure you receive a copy of our free monthly e-newsletter AND SOCIALISES WITH EACH featuring all the latest news from the Football Academy including new programmes, dates • Join Academy. of events and news about what we have in store. OTHER. IT’S A REAL FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.” For our degree programme, student finance is available for assistance and we would be happy to provide guidance on this process. ADITYA PUNNAKAL FIRST YEAR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT 22

How to Find Usus

The Academy’s boarding house is situated on the High Street, which is part of the main north/south road passing through Stamford. The Garden House is located at the south edge of town adjacent to the A43 junction. Entry to the car park (inside the walled gardens) is from Pinfold Lane off the A43 at the rear of the hotel.

By Car Using the A1 from the south, take the slip road signposted B1081 Stamford and (about a mile after you pass RAF Wittering on the left). Follow the road down the hill into Stamford. We are the first building on the left as you enter the town.

Using the A1 from the north, stay on the A1 until the A43 exit (ignore previous Stamford exits). Turn left towards Stamford. In less than a mile, 50 yards before the end of the A43, turn right into Pinfold Lane. The car park is the third gateway on the left (the one with the archway).

Using the A43 from the west, 50 yards before the end of the A43, turn right into Pinfold Lane. The car park is the third gateway on the left (the one with the archway).

Using the A16 from the east, once in Stamford, follow the signs for London /A1 South. After crossing the town bridge, continue up the hill on the B1081. We are the last building on the right, just after the A43 junction.

By Train The hotel is 400 yards from . The closest mainline station is on the . Trains run roughly hourly between there and Stamford on the line that links Manchester, , Peterborough and Stansted Airport. The journey takes about 10 minutes.

Nearest Airports East Midlands airport – 46 miles Birmingham airport – 70 miles Luton airport – 72 miles London Heathrow – 102 miles

Contact Us

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FCV International Football Academy +44 1933 420 000 The Garden House High Street By email St Martins Stamford PE9 2LP [email protected] www.internationalfootball.academy

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