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academies

The Men’s Football Acdemy was the first academy at Huddersfield New College. We play in the English Colleges Football League.

The English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) was formed in 2002 following developments which had taken place within the parent body (British Colleges Sport). ECFA developed the English Colleges Football League (sanctioned by the Football Association) to provide a competitive context for young talented footballers recruited into college football academies around the country.

Strict criteria are applied before membership to the league is approved to help ensure that the young players are receiving the best possible conditions to further their technical development whilst following a full timevocational / academic programme which will lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

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All coaching at the Football Academy is delivered by UEFA “A” or “B” licence coaches and players receive a minimum of 6 hours of coaching per week.

Students work daily on their fitness and technique, and gain knowledge of other key issues such as diet and nutrition. They will have the opportunity to complete a 1st4sport Certificate in Coaching Football Level 1 ( The FA),Principles of Coaching Level 2, Emergency Aid, Child Protection modules as well as the opportunity to participate in tours.

2011/12 saw the Football Academy tour Valkenburg.

Successful involvement in the Football AcademyProgramme can provide opportunities to progress into:

Careers in professional / semi professional football Football coaching Careers associated with the treatment of injuries and their management Work in sport and recreation Further and Higher Education Overseas coaching and possible scholarships.

The Football Academy is coached by:

Head of Men’s Football programme - Paul Futcher – Ex professional (850 league appearances)/ England U21’s representatives/UEFA A Licence

Wayne Russell

Michael Fleary - F.A. Level 2 coach

– F.A. Level 2 coach

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ECFA National League 2 Champions

Valkenburg Tour 2012