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Tiverton Town & East
Devon College
Football & Education Scheme |
Potentially a two-year programme, the scheme is
aimed at young players with aspirations to improve their football skills but who
also appreciate the importance if continuing their studies. It offers the
opportunity to gain a recognised educational qualification whilst also receiving
top class football coaching and playing a high standard of competitive football.
Expertly managed by a team of highly qualified
professionals, the scheme provides players with visible pathways into
professional and semi-professional football.
East Devon College itself is one of the top
providers of quality further and higher education in the region.
Working with a positive, friendly and supportive
environment, the scheme provides players with the perfect opportunity to fulfil
their potential, both on and off the field. Every effort is made to ensure that
all players enjoy the use of the very best facilities and equipment, culminating
in annual tours and training camps at the world class training bases situated at
Coverciano and Sportilia in Italy. It is our intention to again utilise
these surroundings during the 2006/07 season.
Educational programmes and entry requirements:
1, BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport and
leisure
GCSE Profile
Suitable reference from school
Successful interview
2, BTEC National Diploma in Sport
Four GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and two
other relevant subjects
Suitable reference from school
Successful interview
3, A Levels
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths & English
Suitable reference from school
Successful interview
Participants receive nine hours per week of top
class football coaching from a team of FA Qualified coaches, who follow a
technical syllabus that is designed to maximise the development of each player
and covers some of the following aspects.
Fitness Testing, Resistance Training / Circuit
Training, Training and Fitness Methods, Skills and Techniques, Set Pieces,
Strategies and Tactics, Anaerobic Training and Plyometrics, Sports Injury
Identification and Rehabilitation, Sports Nutrition.
As well as receiving the coaching, players will
also play competitive matches (normally on Wednesdays) in the British Colleges
League.
Entry Requirements
Successful selection following trial
Suitable football reference
Successful football interview
When does the scheme start?
Pre-Season training
starts late July 2006 with the academic programmes starting
in September 2006.
What standard of football is available?
A representative side will compete in the British Colleges
League, home to
Football League sides like Bristol Rovers, Bournemouth etc.
Can I play for any team other than tiverton town
?
Appearances are monitored during the season and, providing
players are not
suffering from ‘burnout’ and that we are kept fully informed of
games played,
then we have absolutely no objection to players playing for their
local club sides.
What will I be able to do at the end of the 2
years?
There are many
possible options open to graduates of the scheme:
Professional contract, Higher Education, Football Coaching, Fitness Trainer,
a Scholarship in USA, PE Teacher or a Career in the Leisure Industry are all
real examples of what past graduates have gone on to do.
I’m a goalkeeper - will I receive any specialist
coaching?
A specialist
goalkeeping session will be delivered each week.
When will football trials take place?
The trials for
2006/2007 will take place at East Devon College on Tuesday
May 30th during the Whitsun holidays. The trial will start at 2pm
and will finish
at 4.30pm.
Can I stay on at sixth form and still do the
football training?
No, the coaching is only open to learners enrolled on the scheme
at East
Devon College.
What happens if I don’t want to do the academic
part of
the course?
That’s simple - this scheme is not for you!
How do I apply for a place on the Tiverton Town /
East devon College football and Education Scheme?
Simply call East Devon College on 01884 235269 and ask for Denise
Veen
in admissions. You will be sent an application form and timetable for the
trial day
together with a college prospectus.
Alternatively email us on
admissions@admin.eastdevon.ac.uk
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