Stevenage FCParent Induction EveningParent Induction Evening9-16’s9-16’s

Objectives

1. Academy Structure2. Academy Philosophy3. Performance Pathway4. Developments5. Weekly Coaching Timetable6. Standard of Performance7. Coaching Programme 9-11/12-168. Staffing and Staff Expectations9. 9-16 Coaching Staff10. Player Reviews – Feedback11. Education & Day Release12. Sports Science and Medicine13. Website and Communication14. Sportilia Tour & Fundraising Lottery

Academy Structure Cat 3

Academy Philosophy

Develop ‘Independent Operators’

“Players that can diagnose and execute during free play a vast array of techniques and tactical

scenarios”

EPPP Performance Pathway

Foundation Phase 8-11Foundation Phase 8-11

Youth Development Phase12-16

Youth Development Phase12-16

Professional Development Phase17-18

Professional Development Phase17-18

1st Team1st Team

Developments

2013-2014

1.Increased feedback (every 6 and 10 weeks)

2.Position specific Coaching and facility change (12-16)

3.Increased Medical cover and sports science coverage

4.Increased filming of schoolboy games

5.Tours

6.Player progression through performance pathway

7.Recruitment

8.All coaches achieved UEFA B certification

9.Cat 3 awarded EPPP Audit

10.4 Debuts!

2014-2015

1.Consistency to reports (SSP)

2.Marriotts – Stevenage Relationship

3.Increased video analysis and editing/video library

4.Consistency to player profiling and tactical development

5.Shadow Squad Support (player pressure)

6.Increased sports science

7.More coaches – Lead Phase Coaches to manage not coach (point of contact for all)

8.Ryan Johnson (2nd year apprentice to pro)

9.Bigger pitches for 12’s (PS)

10.Academy Doc (Saturdays)

Standard of Performance

• A reference for all players and parents on what is expected in all areas whilst at the Club

• To improve Players both on and off the pitch

• Pride – appearance, perception, performance

• A reference for all staff especially in disciplinary situations

• Head of Coaching to maintain all ‘Standards of Performance’ for all coaches and part-time staff

Weekly Coaching Timetable

Coaching Programme 9-11 Foundation Phase

• Creating a love affair between the player and mastery of the ball

• Repetition – game related scenarios in training • Introduction to principles of defence/attack• Variety of methods to create the ‘independent

operator’• Innovative and creative sessions to uncover the risk

takers and football intelligent players• Train as you play mentatlity

Coaching Programme12-16 Youth Development Phase

• Maintain the love affair between the player and mastery of the ball

• Repetition – game related scenarios• Focus shifted towards individual roles and

responsibilities in a team• Introduction to systems of play • Position specific training• (foundations of the Professional development stage)

• Train as you play (essential)

Staffing & Staff Expectations

• Staff will set the example for our Standard of Performance

• Well-presented and attired at all times

• Good communicator – Feedback to players and parents regularly

• A high level of detail into preparation of the session and game – teach or play/commentate

• A well scripted and rehearsed execution of one’s session

• Passion, enthusiasm and knowledge displayed at all times

• Attention to detail

• Work ethic and work rate – homework topics/testing

• All staff will ‘keep pushing’ in information and performance standards – see what each INDIVIDUAL can take/absorb

• Coaches will script and prepare pre-game targets based upon the work they have implemented in training and then review

• Word processed sessions planned weekly

• Commitment to CPD

• Age Group Lead and Assistant coaches

PT Staff 8-11

Age Group Lead Coach Assistant Coach Support Coach

U8 Kes Hayford

U9 Danny Payne Tim Sergeant

U10 Gary Bailey James Martin

U11 Lee Allinson Chris Winton Leon Fleming

Coaching Staff 12-16

Age Group Lead Coach Assistant Coach Support Coach

U12 Ray Antcliff Alan Gibbs

U13 Marc Collier Tom Casey Steve Mann

U14 Cameron Mawer Steve Conroy

U15/16 Kes Hayford Danny Payne

U17-21 Darren SarllRobbie O’Keefe

Ashleigh Gilligan

Player Reviews and Performance Clock

• All minutes and Player Reviews to be co-ordinated via Sports Session Planner

• Improved data entry

• Immediate review update upon request

• Individual and Team Objectives

• All types of minutes recorded including attendance and the following;

• Technical

• Tactical

• Physical

• Match Play

• Player clarity on group position (averages and personal score etc)

Goal Setting/Tracking

Education 9-11

• Maintain academy level outlined in standard of performance

• Strive for excellence in all subjects

• Share school reports with Jorden Gibson - Head of Education – 2 way

• Open door policy

Education 12-16

• Maintain academy level outlined in standard of performance

• Strive for excellence in all subjects

• Regular contact with school representatives

• Share school reports with Jorden Gibson – Head of Education – 2 way

• Open door policy

• DAY RELEASE 15 /16 only (SAP)

Sports Science and Medicine

What is it & how is it applied at Stevenage FC academy?

Sport Science Staff

• Reiss Fitts – Head of Medicine

• Ieaun Lewis – Head of Sport Science

• Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning Interns

- Shaun Chapman

- Lee Warren

- Darren Harrison

- Tom Mackenzie ( Nutrition)

Athletes not just footballers...

Testing/Monitoring

• Medical & Physical Screening

• Anthropometric Assessments

• Physiological/Fitness Testing

What will we deliver?

• Sprint Technique

• Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)

• Proprioception

• Flexibility

• Cross-Training

• Psychology

Medical Staff

• Reiss Fitts – Lead Academy Physiotherapist

• Will Bryce and Hannah Richardson – Youth Development Phase Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists

• Ulla Gatzy and Paul MacInnes – Foundation Phase Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists

• Academy Doctor Adam Maguire

• University of Hertfordshire physiotherapy students

ProcedureMonday, Thursday & Friday

(5x30minute appointments) First Appointment 16:30pm

Medical Cover

• All training sessions and matches will be covered by fully qualified Sports Therapists and/or Physiotherapist from Stevenage FC

• Acute injury management at all training sessions and matches

• Largest and most experienced medical department the academy has ever had

• Academy Doctor on site with weekly clinics

Facilities and Equipment

• Private medical treatment room

• Fully equipped gym/rehabilitation studio

• Access to grass and astro pitches for return to training rehabilitation

• Regularly revised EAP’s

• Medical Gasses, AED, Spinal Collars, stretchers, fracture-packs, fully stocked medical bags

Pre-participation Medical Screening

• To ensure the health and safety of all players• Provide accurate information on each medical and physical

attribute• Be easy to implement and therefore repeatable at times other

than those mandated• Allow collection of the most useful information in the shortest

possible time• Provide a method to identify and track the medical and

physical status of young players• Allow comparisons against baseline data upon onset of injury

throughout season• BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTS!

Injury Reduction

• Presentations of injury prevention will be uploaded onto the website for your viewing

- Acute injury management

- Injury ‘Prevention’

- Ankle, thigh and hamstring specific programmes

• Corrective exercises devised from medical screening process

Returning to Training

• If players report injured to the medical department then they must receive clearance to return to training

• Failure to do so will revoke their right to treatment at Stevenage FC for any recurrence of injury

• This is to ensure that an audit of injuries can be kept and that effective strategies can be implemented to reduce injury incidence

2014-15 Progressions

• Largest and most experienced medical department the academy has ever had

• Designated age group therapists

• Individualised functional movement and posture screening/programmes

• Player maturation measurements throughout season

• Doctor availability

Website

• Website URL: www.stevenagefc.com

• Hang cursor over “TEAM”

• Then click “SFC Academy”

Website & Communication

SPORTILIA – Santa Sofia

Sportilia - Overview

• 7th April – 11th April 2015 (4 nights/5days)

• Train and play at top European facility

• 4 Training Sessions

• 3 Competitive matches

- (Serie A, Serie B and KO Competition)

• BA Flights

• Full board

• Laundry Service

• Airport Transfers included

• £445.00pp (£75 non refundable deposit)

Sportilia – FAQ’s

• Do parents have to attend?No… Players will be looked after by coaches at a ration of roughly

1:6• Is the payment structure fixed?No… Payments are flexible – (weekly? £15pw monthly? £65pm) All

we require is the total amount by the deadline of February 7th 2015.• Is there any financial support?Possibly? Fundraising events will take place before the tour to try and

lower cost or Include kit! Sponsors are always welcome!!• Can siblings come?Yes!• Is it safe?Your son will be contained in a gated sports complex 1000 meters up

a mountain! He will Eat, Sleep & Breathe football!!!Questions should be directed to Robbie O’Keefe