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Established in 2006 – FA Affiliated

- Education + football coaching from 11 years to adult- UEFA qualified / ex-pro player coaches - Showcase events / league football / guest pro-coaches / IPSO scouts- Network of scouts and pro-club coach contacts- Train and play with local clubs- Nutrition & diet / strength & conditioning- Gym with swimming pool

IHM Football Academy

FA affiliation number - U-MAN2175

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Training ground:

- State-of-the-art 3G Astro pitch

Fully equipped modern gym:

- Indoor heated Swimming pool- Sauna & steam room- Large free weights area- Cardio & resistance equipment

Established in 2006 – FA Affiliated

- Education + football coaching from 11 years to adult- UEFA qualified / ex-pro player coaches - Showcase events / league football / guest pro-coaches / IPSO scouts- Network of scouts and pro-club coach contacts- Train and play with local clubs- Nutrition & diet / strength & conditioning- Gym with swimming pool

Typical Sports Direct gym pictured.

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Course Age Location Accommodation Options Dates Football training facilities

Other facilities Hours of football coaching/activity

Football + English language

16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start any Monday (all year round, apart from school holidays)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + Level 3 BTEC in Sport Performance

16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start January, July or September

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + A levels 16+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + International Foundation Programme

16+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + GCSEs 14+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

6 hours: 3 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Boarding Schoolacademic schoolyear:

GCSEsA LevelsInternationalBaccalaureate

11-18 years

Ellesmere College, Shropshire (60 minutes from Manchester)

Boarding on campus Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ellesmere College campus

Grass pitches, 3G rubber crumb, indoor sports hall

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

12 hours per week

Football Only 16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start any Monday (all year round, apart from school holidays)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Talent I.D. Camp 16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

2 week programmes starting: 28 June / 12 July / 26 July & 9 August 2020

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

NEW for 2020!Junior English +football

12-17 years

IH Ellesmere (IH London Young Learners)Ellesmere College, Shropshire (60 minutes from Manchester)

Full board: mix of ensuite and shared bathroomsRooms: Singles, twins, triples and quad bedrooms

Dates:

08 July - 22 July 2020 22 July - 05 August 2020

Ellesmere College campus

Grass pitches, 3G rubber crumb, indoor sports hall

Fully-equipped gym and swimming pool

2 week cycles:- 8 x 90 minutes football coaching- 5 x 90 minute Football workshops

Course Options

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Course Age Location Accommodation Options Dates Football training facilities

Other facilities Hours of football coaching/activity

Football + English language

16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start any Monday (all year round, apart from school holidays)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + Level 3 BTEC in Sport Performance

16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start January, July or September

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + A levels 16+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + International Foundation Programme

16+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Football + GCSEs 14+ Abbey College (Manchester City centre)

Homestay or full board in residence Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

6 hours: 3 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Boarding Schoolacademic schoolyear:

GCSEsA LevelsInternationalBaccalaureate

11-18 years

Ellesmere College, Shropshire (60 minutes from Manchester)

Boarding on campus Start September, finish July (full academic year)

Ellesmere College campus

Grass pitches, 3G rubber crumb, indoor sports hall

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

12 hours per week

Football Only 16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

Start any Monday (all year round, apart from school holidays)

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

Talent I.D. Camp 16+ Our Manchester city centre school

Homestay (16 years +)Or self-catering student residence (18 years + only)

2 week programmes starting: 28 June / 12 July / 26 July & 9 August 2020

Ten Acres Lane, Manchester

3G rubber crumb

Fully-equipped gym with swimming pool

10 hours: 5 x 2 hour afternoon sessions per week

NEW for 2020!Junior English +football

12-17 years

IH Ellesmere (IH London Young Learners)Ellesmere College, Shropshire (60 minutes from Manchester)

Full board: mix of ensuite and shared bathroomsRooms: Singles, twins, triples and quad bedrooms

Dates:

08 July - 22 July 2020 22 July - 05 August 2020

Ellesmere College campus

Grass pitches, 3G rubber crumb, indoor sports hall

Fully-equipped gym and swimming pool

2 week cycles:- 8 x 90 minutes football coaching- 5 x 90 minute Football workshops

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Educational Pathways

GCSE

National Curriculum

IELTS 6.5

IELTS 5.5 BTEC SubDipolma

Level 3 BTEC ExtendedDipolma

BTEC Dipolma

1 year University

Foundation Programme 3 A

LevelsInternational Baccalaureate

UK or USA University Undergraduate Degree

11-13 years

14 - 15 years

16 - 18 years

Football Club

Opportunities

Student age English LevelRequired

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GCSE

National Curriculum

IELTS 6.5

IELTS 5.5 BTEC SubDipolma

Level 3 BTEC ExtendedDipolma

BTEC Dipolma

1 year University

Foundation Programme 3 A

LevelsInternational Baccalaureate

UK or USA University Undergraduate Degree

11-13 years

14 - 15 years

16 - 18 years

Football Club

Opportunities

Student age English LevelRequired

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10 Reasons Why YOU Should Choose

IHM Football Academy

We are selective - we only accept applications from players who demonstrate the right character as well as an academic motivation and commitment to their education. We will only enrol those players who have already reached a high level of playing ability and are regularly playing club, school or college football.

Our coaches are UEFA qualified and also coach at professional clubs from Premier League to semi-pro. Most of our coaches are also ex-professional footballers having played for; Man-chester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Our football academy is affiliated to the FA (Football Association).

US Soccer Scholarships – in partnership with “Soccer Assist” we provide help, trials and guidance for student players who wish to play US university soccer, study for a degree and receive subsidised fees.

We communicate regularly and effectively with players and parents: We provide termly reviews to reflect upon and discuss each of our individual player’s progress during the course of the season.

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10 Reasons Why YOU Should Choose

IHM Football Academy

Our Showcase Events - Twice a year,in front of invited professionalfootball club scouts and coaches,allow our players exposure to someof the top football clubs in the UK.Many young players earn trials withpro clubs as a result. Each player gets an individual player analysis from an IPSO scout.

We are accredited – by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and by Pearson Education for the delivery of the Level 3 BTEC in Sport Performance. Abbey College & Ellesmere College are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspector-ate.

Football Opportunities – each player is given the chance to train and play league football with local grass roots football clubs.

Our academic results – are excellent across the board; GCSE, BTEC, A levels, IB & IELTS. Advice & counselling regarding university entrance is available.

Our scout & coach network – IHM works closely with the International Professional Scouting Organisation – the world’s leading provider of football analysis and scouting courses (www.ipsofootball.com). We also have good working links with scouts and coaches from local clubs of all levels.

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VEO – video analysis Remote controlled multi-view video recording of each competitive match. This enables the Head Coach to conduct post-match video analysis with the squad. Also, online links to all match footage / highlights and individual player edits are available for each player.IPSO ScoutsThis year IHM Football Academy partnered with the InternationalProfessional Scouting Organisation. IPSO are world leaders in football scout tuition and training and have links with many professional and semi-professional clubs in the UK and around the world.

Guest Coaches & SpeakersDavid Lowe – Blackburn Rovers FC 1st team coachOli Suart – British & European Cycling Champion & British Cycling Coach & Premier League fitness trainer.

Excellent Academic resultsIHM BTEC results 2019: 100% pass rate – 4 double Distinctions, 2 Merits, 2 passesAbbey College 2018: 100% Pass Rate - 34% of all examinations were gradedat A*A - 61% at A*AB and 88% at A*ABEllesmere College 2018: Average A level grades : ABB - Average IB score equivalent to A*A*A* at A level

A professional football academy

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Entry Level Football Club Placement From September 2019 every player will be given the opportunity to join a local FA affiliated grass roots football club. This will give players extra training and opportunity to earn a place in a team and play regular league football.

Diet & Nutrition Diet & nutrition advice is woven into academy life. The importance of a good diet and how to manage nutrition is stressed at all times and integrated into academy life.

US Soccer Scholarships With our partnership with Soccer Assist we can give every player the chance to win a scholarship to study at a US university or college whilst playing league soccer throughout.

Player Success Our players take different routes on graduation from IHM. Some have signed pro-club youth academy contracts in the UK and abroad. Others have gone onto to study at a UK university whilst playing semi-pro football. Others have signed pro club contracts with non UK clubs, whilst some have already won soccer scholarships with prestigious US universities.

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Showcase your Football Skills to Pro-Club Scouts & Representatives- Train and play in front of official scouts and pro-club representatives - all levels of club – UK and abroad- IPSO scouts observe and report back on each player- Successful players are invited by the scout to attend a trial directly at the club- A club trial gives an extended opportunity for a player to impress- Club trial format may differ from club to club

Football Showcase Events

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Timetable (subject to change)

10.45 hrs Arrive at the venue - registration11.00 hrs Welcome from Head Coach11.05 hrs Introduction & Advice from the IPSO scouts11.45 hrs Split into groups and warm up12.00 hrs Small sided games13.15 hrs Short lunch break13.45 hrs 11 V 11 games 15.30 - 16.00 hrs Finish & group feedback from coaches and scouts

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Football + English / Football + BTEC in Sport Performance Football + English Language

- Classes of up to 15 students- Lessons from 09.30 to 13.00 hrs from Monday to Friday- Follow our 5 level syllabus- Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English- IH Manchester teachers make learning English fun- Opportunity to take the IELTS examination- Regular level tests, tutorials and progress reports

Football + BTEC Level 3 in Sport Performance

- Classes of up to 15 students- Lessons from 09.30 to 13.00 hrs from Monday to Friday- Taught by IHM Head Coach - Matt Lowe- modules chosen to meet footballers needs eg. fitness, physiology & sport psychology- Assessment by modular written assignment- Regular tutorials, written work feedback and progress reports

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QCF BTEC Level 3 Qualifications

A / S Level Equiva-lent

Time to completion

Pathways at this level

Edexcel BTEC Level 3Sub Diploma

1 A level 15 weeks (from Sep-tember to December)

Progress to the Diploma course

Edexcel BTEC Level 3Diploma

2 A levels 22 weeks (from Janu-ary to June)

UK university founda-tion degree course

Edexcel BTEC Level 3Extended Diploma

3 A levels 15 weeks (from September to December)

UK university undergraduate degree course

-Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport

-Sport Coaching

-The Physiology of Fitness -Sports Nutrition

-Assessing Risk in Sport -Sport Injuries

-Fitness Training & Programming -Analysis of Sport Performance

-Fitness Testing in Sport and Exercise -Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport

-Psychology for Sport Performance -The Athlete’s Lifestyle

-Technical & Tactical Skills in Sport

Modules completed:

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Abbey College Manchester + IHM Football Academy An independent college in the city centre of Manchester for local & international students Outstanding A-level Results: - 2018 - 100% Pass Rate- 34% of all examinations were graded at A*A- 61% at A*AB and 88% at A*ABC

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Study every morning / IHM Football Academy each afternoon: - GCSES ( from age 14 years - 3 football training sessions per week)- A levels- International Foundation Programme- One or two term course available

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Ellesmere College Boarding School + IHM Football AcademyA high performing traditional independent English boarding school, set in the Welsh borders, 60 minutes from Manchester. Excellent academic results:- Average A level grades : ABB- Average IB score equivalent to A*A*A* at A level- GCSE / National Curriculum from 11 years the results are quite exceptional.

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Excellent facilities: - 3G astro pitch + grass pitches + indoor sports hall + gym- Indoor heated swimming pool- Campus set in countryside with boarding- IHM Football Academy on campus

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- No academic programme or classes- Train and play matches with IHM- Enjoy the same benefits as student players eg. Showcase events, guest coaches, academy visits etc- Participate in technical, fitness and recovery sessions in the morning- One class-based development session per week eg. creating a football CV and video portfolio- Gym and swimming pool

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Football Only (age 16+)

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10.00pm - 12.00pm

Technical session

Fitnesssession

Rest for match(unaccompa-nied )

Recovery in the pool/gym (unaccompa-nied )

development session

12.00pm Lunch break Lunch break

Match Play(either full match against local teams or in house 5/7 a side)

Lunch break Lunch break

1.10pm Transport leaves school for training ground

Transport leaves school for training ground

Transport leaves school for training ground

Transport leaves school for training ground

1.30pm-2.00pm

Gym session Gym session Gym session Gym session

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Professional football training

Professional football training

Professional football training

Professional football training

4.15pm transport leaves training ground to return to school

transport leaves training ground to return to school

transport leaves training ground to return to school

transport leaves training ground to return to school

Timetable is subject to change.

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Talent ID CampWhat is my true potential as a player?

How far could I honestly go?

Could I really make it as a professional footballer?

Could I preview the IHM Football Academy courses to make sure I choose the correct one?

If I don’t make it as a pro player, what other football related career paths are out there for me?

What is a US Soccer Scholarship and how do I apply?

The IHM 2 week summer Talent I.D. Camp answers all of these questions for young players and their parents.

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- A 2 week programme - choice of 4 start dates from June to late August (see table)- Full academic year “Taster” programme- Individual player analysis by IPSO scouts (www.ipsofootball.com)- Introduction to US soccer scholarships- Introduction to Level 3 BTEC in Sport Performance- Visit to Abbey College Manchester (GCSEs / A levels / International Foundation Year)- Tour of Old Trafford and Visit to the National Football Museum- Match play + video analysis

Round Start date 2020 End date 20201 Sunday 28 June Sunday 12 July2 Sunday 12 July Sunday 26 July3 Sunday 26 July Sunday 9 August4 Sunday 9 August Sunday 23 August

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Junior English + Football Academy Vacation ProgrammeIHM Football Academy now provides football coaching, workshops and match play for the IH Ellesmere Active Programme (an IH London Young Learner Centre). This offers junior students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a professional footballer, take their game to the next level and show case their talent in front of professional football scouts. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to improve their English language skills who also aspires to be a future football star. The course is run and managed by IH London with the football services be-ing delivered by the experienced and qualified coaches from IH Manchester Football Academy. Who can join us? Young players aged between 12 and 17 years

Course length? 2 weeks - start dates: Wednesday 8th July & Wednesday 22nd July 2020

Where is it? At IH Ellesmere. This is an IH London Young Learner course at Ellesmere College, 60 minutes from Manchester

Accommodation? Full-board residential; single, twin, triple or quad rooms › Individual study desk, wardrobe and storage space

English lessons? 15 hours of English language classes per week, maximum 15 students per class – all levels

Football? 4 x 3 hour football coaching, workshops & match play per week led by us, IHM – play in front of IPSO professional football scouts

Study trips? 1 full day & 1 ½ day per week – typical destinations: Manchester &Liverpool

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Arrival and departure

day!

07.15 - Wake up! 07.45 Breakfast 08.45 - Morning Assembly

09.00-10.00 Placement test

Lessons Lessons

Full day excursion!

Lessons Lessons

10.30 Morning Break 10.30 Morning Break

10.50-12.20 Introduc-tion to young yearners

Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

12.20 Lunch Break 12.20 Lunch Break14.00-15.30

Half day excursion!

Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

15.30 Afternoon Break 15.30 Afternoon Break

16.00-17.30 Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

Football coaching, workshops & match play

17.30 Evening Break 18.00 Dinner 19.00 House Time 19.45 Evening Assembly

19.45 - 21.45 Treasure Hunt

Challenge Night

Film Night International House Tournament

Games Night

Academic Linked Activity

Certificate Ceremony and Disco

22.00-22.15 House Meeting 23.00 Lights Out!

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Female Footballers Welcome at IHMYoung male and female players can safely train alongside each other. However, match play and Showcase events are prohibited as these are activities where interaction between boys and girls is not permitted.

- We have good working partnerships with FA affiliated women’s and girl’s football clubs in the Manchester area- Close links with some elite level Girls and Women’s squads- Players train with them and compete for match play timeNB - transport costs involved in attending extra training would be at a player’s own expense

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Goalkeeping Coaching at IHM- Our Head Coach has direct experience of working with goalkeepers at a Category 1 academy in England- Individual goal setting during full squad drills e.g. guidance on box organisation during corner practice drills- Goalkeeper specific drills included daily including- shot stopping, distribution, footwork, communication, handling, agility and speed, ball work and playing out from the back- 1-on-1 goalkeeping sessions available on request- We follow The FA “Plan, Do, Review” coaching model- Performance analysis goalkeepers & specific goalkeeping psychology

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Mick BrennanDirector of FootballMichael Brennan (Mick) is one of the four directors. Mick is a UEFA “B’ licensed qualified football coach and has a degree in Sports Science & Management from the University of Central Lancashire, as well as many years experience managing youth sports coaching programs. Mick began his career in the sports industry in 1996 as apprentice coach with the Premiership football team, Blackburn Rovers FC. Mick then went on to become the Senior Community Development Officer at the club, managing an indoor football facility and a team of sports coaches. This makes him well placed to work with our football students and to pass on his experience.

Matt LoweHead Coach – Manchester

Matt is an experienced and dynamic UEFA ‘B’ licensed football coach who also works with young aspiring players at Premier League club, Everton FC’s Youth Academy. Matt also scouts for the club and comes from a football family, his father is currently First Team Coach at Blackburn Rovers FC. In line with IHM Football Academy’s ethos, Matt graduated in Sport Science (BSc Hons – Liverpool Hope University) in May 2014 and with a double Distinction BTEC award, as well as a PTTLS teaching qualification, he is also perfectly placed to tutor and lecture on the academic side of the programme.

David RavenHead Coach – Ellesmere College

David Raven has enjoyed a 14-year career as a professional footballer playing in the English Premiership, the Scottish Premiership, League 1 and League 2. David has also competed in Europe and in cup finals, winning the Scottish Cup final in 2015 with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. He started out playing youth football for Tranmere Rovers, before moving to Liverpool in 2004. David was signed by Terry Butcher at Inverness. At “Caley” David finished runner up in the Scottish League Cup in 2014 before winning silverware 2015, a year in which they also came 3rd in the Scottish Premiership. In his time with the club he also started his coaching journey, gaining his UEFA B in 2015 and his A licence in 2017 and training the clubs underage teams. As a coach, David works to ensure players have the belief, desire to win and self-discipline needed to represent themselves and their team with distinction on the pitch.

IHM Senior Football Team

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Frank SinclairFrank Sinclair is a retired professional footballer who was born in England with parents of Jamaican heritage. He represented Chelsea from the age of 11, signing professional forms at 18 and making his professional debut while on loan at West Bromwich Albion. During his time with Chelsea, Frank won the FA Cup in 1996-97, the League Cup in 1997-98 and the UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup in 1997-98, playing alongside some of the greats of the modern game like Ruud Gullit and Gianfranco Zola. Frank also collected silverware with Leicester City, winning the League Cup in 1999-2000 under Martin O’Neill, before representing clubs like Burnley and Huddersfield Town with distinction. He also represented Jamaica at the 1998 World Cup. Since getting his coaching badges (he has a UEFA A coaching licence), Frank has held coaching or managerial posts with Colwyn Bay, Hednesford Town and Oldham Athletic under 16s and is currently assistant manager with non-league Radcliffe Borough. The Chelsea legend also appears regularly on the Chelsea T.V., offering insightful analysis on Blues’ fixtures.

Jon Macken

Jonathan Paul “Jon” Macken is an English-born Irish footballer, who retired having represented some of England’s biggest clubs.Beginning his career with Premier League side Manchester United in 1995, he then joined Preston North End and managed to notch up 63 goals in 189 league matches until his departure to Manchester City in 2002. Macken eventually made his first Premier League appearance for City and made 51 appearances during his three years there, notably scoring against United in the Manchester derby in 2004.He signed for Crystal Palace in 2005 and whilst there moved to Ipswich Town on loan. In 2007 he moved again to Derby County. Jon then went on to play for various other UK pro clubs; Barnsley, Walsall, Northwich Victoria, before joining Stockport County briefly in 2013. He has one international cap for the Republic of Ireland, which he earned in 2004 whilst a City player.Having got his “UEFA A” coaching license, Jon now manages Radcliffe Borough as well as coaching with us.

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HomestayHalf board from Monday to Friday, full board at the weekend.Share the home of our carefully selected homestay hosts (single people, couples, families with children) Your host will provide you with breakfast and an evening meal from Monday to Friday, with all three meals at the weekend. Improve your English and learn about typical English culture and lifestyle. Single or twin rooms available. You can also request an “Executive Host” and enjoy your own private bathroom. Wi-fi internet access 20-40 minute total travel time from the school

There are a variety of accommodation options available during your stay. Choose which is best for you!

Accommodation

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Student Residence 18+ (self-catering): Independent living for adult students Share with other international students

The residence is not managed by nor owned by IH Manchester. However, we can check availability and book this accommodation for our students.

Single room with private en-suite bathroom. Communal kitchen and living area (up to six people per apartment). Located in Salford – a popular student area of Manchester. Situated close to shops, bars, cafés and restaurants Wi-fi internet access A short walk from the school and the city centre (10- 20 minutes)

All arrivals and departures take place on Sundays.

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Contact Us:Tel: + 44 1452 619 021 Email: [email protected]

www.ihmanchesterfootballacademy.com

FA affiliation number - U-MAN2175