Coaching Connexions is a nationwide college providing 16-19yr olds the opportunity to gain a career in sport, working in partnership with AFC Telford United where the education is held. We are a regional and national reigning award winning provider, winning the following awards;
The college is part of the Armstrong Learning Group who are the biggest EFA funded provider in the country. In their recent inspections the group achieved a “Good” rating in all categories from Ofsted and “Outstanding” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The college aims to provide a “Private School for Free” environment by incorporating the following;
Students progress into a range of careers such as paid football, teaching, physiotherapy, coaching and business.
Students are enrolled on to one of the following qualifications;
Students will need to resit English and/or Maths GCSE qualifications if they do not achieve a minimum of a Level 4 grade.
Each student will train at least three times a week and play weekly games on a Wednesday afternoon. Games are recorded and performances are evaluated through analysis sessions.
The football curriculum includes technical and tactical coaching from high level UEFA coaches, strength and conditioning sessions and the use of GPS vests to monitor progress to replicate a professional football academy. Students also have the opportunity to attend annual football tours.
The football sides have won a series of leagues and produced players who have signed with the first team as well as played football in countries around the world.
Or get in touch directly:
Sam Simmonds
Call – 07879 770 950
Email – sam.simmonds@accesstomusic.ac.uk
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