Sittingbourne FC Football Academy

A partnership with Gillingham FC

Education Provision

Football / Education model

Gillingham FC to provide the education, registration and certification through their partnership with Bexley College (or other similar partner).

Sittingbourne FC to provide the Football element to the players.

The Partnership

Gillingham FC Community Trust act as the education arm of the program

Charitable status…autonomous from the Football Club

Proven success within further education, with current apprentices at the club

Agreements with Bexley College in place to deliver post 16 qualifications in Sport, from level 1 to level 3

Approved centre for the delivery of 1st 4 sport qualifications (coaching courses)

About us…

Adam Lawrence Qualified teacher (QTS) Tutor within the Girls Academy Trust Manager Head of Education in the Boys Academy…responsible for the delivery of the Apprenticeship program Darren Hare UEFA A Licence coach Former teacher of PE at the Abbey School Approved Tutor for 1st 4 sport qualifications, NVQ Assessor and Internal verifier Qualified teacher…delivering BTEC for over 10 years.

Nick Bearham UEFA B licence coach Qualified teacher, BSc in Sports Science. Lead Tutor for the Girls Academy. Community coach, responsible for Primary schools education projects

Other Tutors will also be recruited to support the delivery of this programme.

About us …Staff

Deliver the education to the players at this venue. Provide resources for completion of assignments

Including Laptops (one per student)

Provide feedback to students and parents, 12 weekly on progress. Pay for all education tutors / assessors for all educational provision,

including coaching courses. Provide UCAS applications assistance. Provide US scholarship advice. Provide further coaching employment opportunities and advice. Provide support to Sittingbourne FC on any aspect they feel

necessary. Allow Sittingbourne to take complete control of implementing their

football philosophy into their player development program.

What we will do

What Sittingbourne FC will do

Provide the ‘football element’ at Woodstock Park

Develop you as players across the four corners…Technically, Tactically, Mentally and Physically

Provide a bespoke coaching program and physical development program

Provide game opportunities during the week as well as weekends

Provide a pathway to the first team

Team to play on Wednesday afternoons in KSFA Academies League

Timetable Example

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Education 9am – 1pm

Education 9am – 1pm

MORNING OFF Education 9am – 1pm

Education 9am – 1pm (Optional)

Lunch Lunch MATCH DAY

Lunch AFTERNOON OFF

Training 1.30pm – 3pm

Training 1.30pm – 3pm

Training 1.30pm – 3pm

Opportunities for work

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To gain entry onto the level 3 program, learners should have minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above including maths and English…

Entry subject to approval on football ability by Sittingbourne FC either through trials or other means.

Other qualification levels potentially available for those much less academic…apply and appropriate alternatives can be discussed on a one to one basis – we can be flexible and could probably accommodate.

Entry requirements BTEC Level 3 in Sport

The BTEC Level 3 course would include 12 units over 2 years, or 18 for

those students completing the Extended Diploma.

Examples:

• Principles of Anatomy & Physiology * Fitness Training

• Physiology of Fitness * Sports Psychology

• Assessing Risk in Sport * Sports Nutrition

• Fitness Training * The Athletes Lifestyle

• Sports Coaching * Technical & Tactical Skills

Course Detail

• Commitment to producing written work

• Some units lend themselves to practical elements, i.e. Sports Coaching

• A mixture of individual and group tasks

• A student led teaching strategy utilised to maximise learning

• Opportunities to research areas of interest

• Support on offer for those with learning difficulties or special requirements

• Functional skills delivery for those requiring assistance with Maths and English

• Regular feedback to learners and parents

Course Delivery

Depending on academic capability, students could come out with the following qualifications: BTEC Level 3 extended diploma in Sport science (equivalent

to 3 A levels)

Other vocational qualifications are potentially available as follows

Qualified to level 2 as an FA Football coach

First aid qualifications

Also….

Work experience opportunities in the local community

Outcomes

GFCCT has strong links with Universities in the USA

GFCCT has experience in supporting learners complete UCAS applications

Bexley College will provide support in terms of progression onto higher Ed.

Semi professional football opportunities with Sittingbourne FC

Advice on pursuing a career in coaching football, either with Sittingbourne or the Gills

Exit routes / opportunities

Lecturers that are specialists in their field

Tap into field experts to link theory to practical…eg Luke Powis, our Head of Medicine and Sport Science delivering information about sports injuries and rehab programs.

Opportunities to watch professional players and sports staff work

Sports work experience opportunities that no other college can provide

Great facilities all in one place

Tickets to games at both clubs

Benefits to learners

• We are currently negotiating with our funding partners

• Opportunity to study an A Level

• Options may include:

• Biology

• Psychology

• English Language

A -Levels

ANY QUESTIONS..??

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