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
Delivery
A carefully-crafted timetable supports pupils to manage their academic studies alongside a robust and rigorous training schedule.
- Three quality coaching sessions p/w, as well as two Strength and Conditioning sessoins
- “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