The right support network
Paul Wilkinson, the Academy Director, will also be supported by supplementary specialist coaching staff to aid delivery. These staff will be:
- Minimum UEFA B qualification
- The FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) Award
- FA Safeguarding Award
- FA/Education Disclosure Barring Service Certificate
- Minimum 5-hours (per academic year) CPD training
- Enhanced DBS and internal Worksop College Safeguarding training delivered by the Safeguarding Lead
Football Programme
Delivery
A carefully-crafted timetable supports pupils to manage their academic studies alongside a robust and rigorous training schedule.
- Core Coaching Time 14.00 pm - 17.00 pm (2 x 90-minute periods) on Mondays to Fridays, including a robust fixture programme.
- “Individual Learning Plans” will determine additional coaching outside the main framework.
- The Football Coaching programme will cover the academic year. Holidays may be used for extra fixtures, tours and pre season.