THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY - BRIEF OUTLINE:
• The academy operates with a squad of 50 players, many staying for 2 or 3 years.
• Kingston College is our Education partner and provider.
• There are 3 Academy teams under 18s, under 19s A, under 19s B, to cater for all abilities.
• Our teams play at a high level in the following leagues, The Isthmian youth league, The National youth league, and The Tactic youth league
• We have our own private training ground in Hampton Wick, KTI 4AZ, 15 minutes walk to the college.
• All 3 Academy teams play their home league games at Bedfont Sports F.C, superb 3G pitch/facilities.
• The Academy train 3 times per week, with both evening and daytime games organised.
• All academy players get a free gym membership at Kingston College, plus the use of the superb indoor sports hall and fitness studio.
• We expect high standards of behaviour, performance, and dress (wearing academy kit) from all academy players.
• The academy employs six Football Association qualified coaches to take training and matches.
• The Academy provides a pathway for players to reach their potential and play at the highest possible level

Academic Sports Courses we offer:
→ The level 2 / 3 sports courses at Kingston College that are designed to fit in with the football academy timetable are as follows
→ Level 3 BTEC sports and exercise science ( academic course )
→ Level 3 BTEC sports coaching ( academic with practical content )
→ Level 2 fitness instructor, vocational practical course which can lead to employment in health and fitness
→ Level 3 Personal Training next stage from L2/ FI course, can progress directly employment.
→ Level 2 Sport courses ( less academic )

The courses above offer education to suit all abilities with the Level 3 courses providing a pathway to University and the Level 2 courses designed to help gain employment. The level 3 courses require English and Maths and a total of 5 GCSEs.

Students can take other subject courses at the college but it is very likely that their timetables will not completely fit in with the academy program. As a college Kingston is rated Good by Ofsted and sits very highly rated within the National colleges league table, Kingston College also provides student support for anyone who has learning difficulties or disabilities.

Regarding gaining further knowledge about the courses and the college we always recommend that parents apply for a course which then generates an interview during which you can discuss what is best for your child.

To find out more or to apply, log on to:
www.kingston-college.ac.uk and follow the link to sports courses.

If you have any problems or questions email our Academy Director Martyn Spong at:
martyn.spong@stcg.ac.uk