Basingstoke Town FC Academy

COURSE
A 2-year, full-time education and football development programme for 16-18 year olds, with the option of a third year

Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
Year 3 - Active IQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor & Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training

LEAGUE
Conference Youth Alliance and Tactic Development League

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds - There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSES A-C or 8-4 preferably one Maths or English

FOOTBALL TRAINING
Basingstoke FC

EDUCATION PROVIDER
SCL Education Group

COURSE START DATE
September 2019

LOCATION
The Camrose, Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6EZ

EXIT ROUTES
Access to University, Apprenticeships, play professional and semi-professional football,  Football coaching, Sport, Leisure and Fitness jobs.

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1. BOOK YOUR TRIAL
   
   • Select your chosen Academy and Book trial
   • Provide the information requested
     
     
2. ATTEND TRIAL
   
   • Demonstrate your skills
   • Successful players will be offered an interview
     
     
3. INTERVIEW
   • One hour Education interview
   • Your chance to ask any questions about the education programme and show your passion for sport
     
     
4. PRESENTATION
   • For you and your parents
   • Hear about the Education and Football programme
   • Meet the SCL teachers and Academy coaches
   • Understand your exit routes when you graduate from the academy
   • Ask any questions

If successful you will be given a conditional offer and then accepted depending on your results in August.

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Players will study a variety of nationally-recognised qualifications within sport, coaching and fitness managed by SCL. 

• Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
  
• Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
• Year 3 - Active IQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor & Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport. 

• Government approved post-16 private education provider
• Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
• Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance 
• Programmes delivered in real sports environments 
• Proven Progression routes

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In addition to classroom based learning delivered by our outstanding teachers and training by highly qualified coaches, students will have access Pro-VLE, our Digital Learning Environment. Pro-VLE has been specifically designed to create a personalised, first class, digital learning experience for our students and has been tailored to support their education and development.

• Access study resources any place and at any time
• Simple submission of assignments online
• Students can interact with their class, teachers and coaches using Yammer
• Direct access to timetables, learner plans and emails 
• Immediate access to tutor support
• Coaches will share Football performance and grades directly with students online
• A section of the Pro-VLE solely dedicated to information, advice and guidance on Career Progression
• Policies, Procedures, bursary forms and safeguarding information available at the click of a button
• FREE Microsoft Office 365

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• Play Football in the Conference Youth Alliance and Tactic Development League
• Daily training from highly qualified FA coaches
• Guidance on individual football fitness
• Nutritional advice
• Regular appraisal to monitor development both on and off the pitch

There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into The Football Academy.

At Basingstoke Town FC we have had a number of players in and around our First Team that have graduated from The academy as well as players who have progressed into the professional game.

Under the watchful eye of the First Team manager players also have a great opportunity to showcase their talent on a daily basis. We look to give players experience at senior level through our close connections with local clubs who we trust to help with the player's development. 

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AARON NICHOLSON

Aaron Nicholson who has his UEFA B coaching qualification, has been at the club for four years in various positions. Starting off as a assistant coach within the youth department for the under 16’s. While completing the season with the under 16’s, Aaron also completed his studies for his degree at Southampton Solent University where he achieved a BA Hons Degree in Football Studies.

Aaron then took over the Under 14’s as lead coach, where within two years he guided the team to the Under 15’s national JPL finals.

In May 2016 Aaron came on board with the club in a full time position, where he because assistant head in the Youth and community department. Since then Aaron has taken over not only as Head of Youth Community, but now as Academy Manager here at the Camrose Stadium.

Outside of Basingstoke Aaron has taken a select team of talented individuals from Hampshire, Berkshire & Surrey for the last three years to the Youth World Cup in Gothenburg Sweden, where most recently he led the under 18’s to the quarter final of the competition.

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The Football Academy will be based at The Camrose, Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6EZ.

• Astro pitches located inside the ground
• Large area in the clubhouse used for education
• Access to a local 11 aside pitch for training