Barking Abbey School

A full time programme of football and education for students aged 16-19 to start in September 2007 (pre-season starts July 2007).
The scheme is part of the F. A. development plan and fully endorsed by the F.A.
There are 20 scholarships available to candidates on 1, 2 or 3 year programmes.
Scholars must have played at the highest level of schoolboy football.
The players access structured training sessions every day from one of two UEFA Advanced Licence Coaches on site.
5 GCSEs at Grades A-C gives you access to the widest range of courses. We do offer a First Diploma in Sports Studies or Business for students with good references and lower grades (not necessarily As – Cs)
Alongside this they follow academic courses such as the BTEC National Diploma Awards, AS or A Levels.
Scholars also progress through their Level 1 and 2 UEFA coaching awards, treatment of sports injuries and first aid.
Each player receives regular 1-1 and squad mentoring on professionalism, mental strength, football fitness, diet and nutrition, career development and match analysis.
There is also a match programme. Every Wednesday the squad represents Barking Abbey Centre for Football Excellence in the Football Conference Youth League and Essex Colleges League.
Players also access a variety of games at the partner club who provide a well structured and extremely supportive environment to progress.
Each squad attends two professional European football tours. The 1st years also compete in Toronto, Canada.
We have close links with professional clubs, Universities both here and in the USA which provide playing, coaching and studying opportunities for the scholars to further develop after the programme.
Download course outline here.

COURSE OUTLINE 2007/2008 (Established 2003) Girls

A programme of football and education for females aged 16-19 to start in September 2007.
The scheme is part of the F. A. development plan and fully endorsed by the F.A.
There are 20 places available to candidates on 1, 2 or 3 year programmes.
The players access structured training sessions from one of two UEFA Advanced Licence Coaches on site.
5 GCSEs at Grades A-C gives you access to the widest range of courses. We do offer a First Diploma in Sports Studies or Business for students with good references and lower grades (not necessarily As – Cs).
Alongside this they follow academic courses such as the BTEC National Diploma Awards, AS or A Levels.
We deliver the Level 1 and 2 UEFA coaching awards, treatment of sports injuries and first aid.
Each player receives regular 1-1 and squad mentoring on professionalism, mental strength, football fitness, diet and nutrition, career development and match analysis.
Players access a match programme through their existing club or through one of our link clubs suitable to the players ability.
An option to go on tour is available if the numbers allow.
We have close links with professional clubs, Universities both here and in the USA which provide playing, coaching and studying opportunities for the players to further develop after the programme.
Download course outline here.

If you would like to speak to Dave Muir for further information please contact him on the above numbers.