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Thomas Clarkson Academy launches a Post 16 Football Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy is launching a Post 16 Football Academy, which will see students play sport and gain qualifications at the same time.

Thomas Clarkson Academy is launching a Post 16 Football Academy, which will see students play sport and gain qualifications at the same time.

The Football academy will run from this coming September (2015) and trials for the places will be held in the coming weeks.

The new sporting enterprise will be run in partnership with PItchside Football Academy Ltd, which will be responsible for delivering the coaching and match day preparations and Thomas Clarkson Academy will be responsible for the education package.

Students, who will become official members of the TCA Sixth Form, will train and play football on a daily basis, with their league matches scheduled for Wednesday afternoons, and also undertake an education package of A Levels and / or BTEC diploma in Sport.

TCA Principal Clare Claxton said: “We are really thrilled to be working with Pitchside Football Academy to open a Football Academy at Thomas Clarkson Academy.

“These type of academies have proved to be successful ventures and cater for young people who are keen on sport and want to pursue their passion.  At the same time they can gain qualifications to enhance their career opportunities.”

Steve Walker from Pitchside Football Academy said: “The Academy offers local talented young footballers the chance to train as a full time footballer. They will receive expert coaching from our staff and also enjoy the other opportunities on offer to TCA Sixth Form students.”

The Football Academy will initially be on offer to 16-18 yr old boys initially.  Those who want to join must first pass a trial.

Trial dates are:

Wednesday 27th May 2015  - midday till 2pm

Sunday 1st June 2015 10am - midday till 2pm

Sunday 8th June 2015 10am - midday till 2pm

Once the trials and application process have taken place the successful candidates will be asked to return to the Academy with their parents/ spouses to enrol onto the programme. Confirmation of courses and kit costs for the Football Academy will all be forthcoming over the next few weeks. 

Anyone interested in taking a trial should first contact Stephen Walker at swalker@thomasclarkson.cambs.sch.uk as predicted GCSE grades will be needed.