The Maidstone United Football Academy is looking for talented young footballers aged 16 to 18 years old who are interested in continuing both their education after their GCSEs and their development as a footballer throughout the 2012/13 season.
All aspects of the course, from the education through to football training and matches, will be based at The Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone Utd’s brand-new £1.6m stadium.
This is a full-time programme, combining academic and coaching qualifications with 12-15 hours of first-class training led by UEFA ‘A’ & ‘B’ qualified coaches, and matches played in the Football Conference Youth League. Applicants should have a keen interest in football and the desire for a potential career in sports coaching and activity leadership.
Trials will take place on the following dates:
Trial 1 – Tuesday 14th February 2012 9.30am-2.30pm
Trial 2 – Thursday 16th February 2012 9.30am-2.30pm
Trial 3 – Wednesday 4th April 2012 9.30am-2.30pm
All trials will be held at Cobdown Sports and Social Club, Station Rd, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6AU.
Trials are by appointment only. To book your place, contact Peter Atkinson (Programme Manager) at P.Atkinson@sreducation.co.uk stating your preferred trial date and information about yourself (i.e. Name, date of birth, location, playing experience, preferred positions, previous/current education etc).