England

22 Weeks Program
1 year Junior Football and Education Program

22 weeks program - Manchester, England

We offer all of our participants the opportunity to study what is called a “BTEC” academic program in SPORT. These qualifications are recognised by UK Universities for entrance to SPORT related degree programs.

Our programs are offered in 22 weeks and after 2 courses International students with good grades can apply to enter UK University foundation courses. Please see below a description of what we offer in each 22 week course 

COURSE #1 (22 WEEKS) – BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN SPORT (See attached documents that describe the content of each class to give you an idea of the type of study)

·        Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in sport

·        The physiology of fitness

·        Assessing risk in sport

·        Fitness training and programming

·        Fitness testing for sport and exercise

·        Psychology for sports performance

·        Technical and tactical skills in Sport

COURSE #2 (22 WEEKS) – BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SPORT 

·        Sports Coaching

·        Sports Nutrition

·        Sports Injuries

·        Analysis of sports Performance

·        Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

·        The Athletes lifestyle

At the end of these 2 courses dependent upon the performance and grades received by the student there is a possibility that they will be accepted into UK University degree programs or foundation courses. As an example We have a direct relationship with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and when a student registers to join the EduKick BTEC program the University will give a letter of acceptance onto their BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management degree program. This means as long as the grades are good the student is already accepted to UCLAN University.

You can see here the UCLAN BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management degree program … http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/bsc_hons_sports_business_management.php

Alternatively our students have the option to continue and study for our course #3 which if results are good allows them to Enter UK University and will provide them access to more degree programs that may require higher grades

COURSE #3 (22 WEEKS) – BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT 

PLEASE NOTE there will be 6 classes studied during the 22 weeks and we will choose and set the 6 classes from the list of 14 options below

·        Practical Team Sports

·        Current Issues in Sport

·        Exercise, Health and Lifestyle

·        Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

·        Talent Identification and Development in Sport

·        Sport and Exercise Massage

·        Organizing Sports Events

·        Sport as a business

·        Work Experience in Sport

·        Sports Facilities and Operational Management

·        Profiling Sports Performance

·        Research Investigation in Sports and Exercise Sciences

·        Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sports and Exercise Sciences

·        Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People

1 year Junior Football and Education Program

OVERVIEW

EduKick England Junior Football & Education Academy scholars immerse into regular school life living on site in the residence dorms and attending classes on a daily basis following the UK National Curriculum or the International Baccalaureate. The school academic timetable is carefully constructed to allow our participants to balance sporting and academic excellence.   

EduKick England Junior Academy has an excellent track record of developing and improving football (soccer) players and is one of the earliest independent academies catering for International students set up in the UK originating in 2005. Football (Soccer) scholars in addition to regular school services (boarding & academics) will receive 

·       First class facilities

·       High level coaching by UEFA qualified staff

·       Regular competitive match play

·       Regular structured training

·       Talent Identification in front of scouts, pro club coaches and academy staff

·       Academic support

·       Pathways to football related professions via higher education

·       Pathways to University entrance

·       Regular fitness testing

·       Structured individual condition programs

·       Tactical and technical skill development

·       Game analysis video review

·       One to One reviews

The football season is structured as follows

September – April 

·       11  side competitive league play

·       Guest coaching sessions by visiting pro club academy coaches

·       Train and play visits to local pro clubs

·       Coaching sessions by prominent pro players via the Professional Footballers Association Coach development program

October and May

·       Open football trials to showcase talent in front of professional scouts

May – July

·       Tournament preparation and participation in extended football trials for those selected

NOTE: Throughout the course academy training sessions take place daily alongside the events listed above focusing on both individual and team development. All training and development is supervised by EduKick UEFA qualified coaching staff.

COURSE DATES:

·       Term 1 = 3rd September – 8th  December, 2017                (13 weeks)

20th – 29th October, 2017 (half term break)

·       Term 2 = 7th January – 23rd March, 2018                               (11 weeks)

16th – 25th February, 2018 (half term break)

·       Term 3 = 16th April – 30th June, 2018                                     (11 weeks)

25th May – 3rd June, 2018 (half term break)

Note: The campus and program is closed between each term so students are required to make alternative arrangements most returning home for a break. During the half terms while the campus  is closed for academic study/classes there is a half term guardianship package available that provides accommodation and welfare for an extra fee

COURSE FEES: 

·       2017/18 Tuition Fee: $41,990 USD (and a $200 USD application fee)

COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

·       Academic and boarding fees (includes 3 meals per day and 3 x half term supervised living breaks)

·       school uniform package

·       Airport Transfers upon Arrival & Departure at the start/end of each of the three terms

·       Daily Structured football coaching with EduKick UEFA qualified coaching staff

·       Guest coaching sessions from professional club academy coaches

·       1x football (soccer) excursion per school term – watch a professional match, visit a professional club Academy for a coaching session, etc…

·       UK Football (Soccer) Trials – Twice per school year participants are entered into a one day trial event attended by UK professional club scouts

·       Regular friendly matches as part of the EduKick Ellesmere representative squad against pro club, semi – pro and college academy development squads

·       Placement to football (soccer) age specific team for competitive match play in schools league

·       Football (soccer) evaluation progress reports every 6 weeks

·       Online player profile/CV

·       EduKick training kit package 

NOT INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES:

·       Return airfares 

·       Accommodation between term 1 and term 2

·       Accommodation between term 1 and term 2

·       International student medical/travel insurance 

  

Exposure to professional clubs is provided on a constant basis throughout the duration of our Edukick Manchester - Ellesmere Academy programs in the following 3 key ways

1.            Competitive Friendly matches (sixth form 16+ only) – On a regular basis the EduKick England representative squad will play matches against professional and semi-professional club youth academy or development squads or against local North West College teams whose coaches are also scouts for professional and semi-professional clubs. These matches provide a regular opportunity for participants to showcase their talents directly and indirectly to clubs. Follow up matches are often organised later in the season so the clubs and College scouts can measure the progress of our participants. These fixtures also allow the players the opportunity to put into practice the work they have done in training sessions and are followed up with squad meetings to review performance and progression.

Notes: 

·       Lower School (11 – 13) participants are not physically developed enough to participate in these matches. If participation numbers allow matches against pro club or semi pro club age appropriate academy teams will be arranged

·       Middle School (13 – 16) some participants may be physically developed enough to participate in these matches the EduKick England coaching staff may invite a middle school scholar to participate in a match should they feel it appropriate . If participation numbers allow matches against pro club or semi pro club age appropriate academy teams will be arranged

2.            Professional Club guest coaching sessions – EduKick England has affiliations with many professional clubs in the North West of England. EduKick England scholars will receive guest coaching sessions from professional club coaches on a regular basis. It is important that our participants are exposed to all levels of the professional game in England and these sessions help our participants to measure their ability levels with those required of a professional club Academy player as well as providing them with a direct trial exposure opportunity. The guest sessions will be conducted by a selection of the following EduKick England affiliate professional clubs

•             Blackburn Rovers FC (Championship)

•             Wigan Athletic FC (Championship)

•             Burnley FC (Championship)

•             Blackpool FC (Championship)

•             Preston North End FC (League 1)

•             Oldham Athletic FC (League 1)

•             Bury FC ((League 1)

•             Fleetwood Town FC (League 2)

•             Rochdale FC (League 2)

•             Morecambe FC (League 2)

•             Accrington Stanley FC (League 2)

•             Stockport County FC (Blue Square North)

3.            Open trials – All EduKick England scholars are entered into open trial events twice per academic year that take place in the North West. We have carefully selected and partnered with a well-respected and ethically minded UK national scouting/trials organisation to give our participants the maximum opportunity to expose their talents in front of the invited professional & semi-professional club scouts & coaches. In the weeks leading up to the open trials event our participants will be visited by one of the national scouting/trials organisation coaches who will deliver a guest coaching session and ensure all our participants are ready and prepared for the trial. The coaching staff are all highly qualified and the head coach in attendance at the open trial event will hold a UEFA Pro license which is the highest level coaching qualification in the world so the coaching and feedback each participant receives is of the highest calibre. During the following weeks after the event EduKick England will be contacted by the national scouting/trials organisation to arrange individual follow up trials for selected participants.