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Any new applicants will be invited to attend training days with the current Academy squad (as well as the U18′s and First Team) over the summer, so it is still not too late to book your place for next years intake. We are still looking for several players and positions, including goalkeepers, so don’t hesitate – send off your application form today. See bottom of page for details.
What is the Football Academy?
The Football Academy is a 2-year, full-time Education and Football Development programme (first started September 2012) delivered by Lewes Football Club in partnership with SCL, a specialist education company established in 1999. The academic course provides a Level 2/3 VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification) in Sport, and all that is required is a Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English. For many students one great benefit of the VRQ Sports is that there are no examinations – results are based solely on course work.
That means that the Academy is a great way of combining a practical qualification, including the FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate (it also allows later entry onto a Foundation Degree), with top-level football coaching. Besides having a couple of hours lessons a day, players will train for up to 12 hours per week under the Lewes First Team & Academy Manager with regular matches against other Academies and Colleges. If players work hard and have talent at the football part, then they might follow some of the recent Youth Team into the Lewes FC First Team and even on to professional league contracts. But you will be expected to work equally hard at gaining your educational qualifications – this is no easy ride !
Why Join the Lewes FC Academy rather than any other one?
Because at Lewes, not only do players receive the highest quality coaching and teaching, but there is a genuine route through to First Team and even full-time professional football. This season, three youth team players have progressed into the First Team and two others have already signed professional forms with Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Pre-season training will be conducted alongside the First Team and Under-18’s, with a real opportunity to eventually progress to play in the Ryman Premier League.
Lewes Football Club itself is a very welcoming, not-for-profit, community-owned club with around 900 community owners. Rather like Barcelona, but a bit smaller.
Who can join the Academy?
Open to talented footballers aged between 16–18 years, entry to the Academy Programme involves a playing trial. Places will not just be offered on playing ability, but also on having a great attitude too and to those who want to commit to a 2-year course. There are only 24 places available.
This is a great opportunity for talented footballers to develop their skills within a semi-professional environment and at the same time gain a useful academic qualification.
What are the Costs?
Both the Football and Educational element of the Academy are fully funded and therefore there is no cost to take part in the programme. However, student players will need to fund their own travel costs for getting to training and lessons. If accepted into the Academy, there will also be a (subsidised) cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into the Football Academy.
How to register your interest for 2013/14
To register your interest and to book a trial place, simply fill in and email this >>
>> Lewes FC Academy Application Form
to Adrian Howell (General Manager) at
Any new applicants will be invited to attend training days with the current Academy squad (as well as the U18′s and First Team) over the summer, so it is still not too late to book your place for next years intake. We are still looking for several players and positions, including goalkeepers, so don’t hestitate – send off your application form today.
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