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NPL Academy May Half Term Trials

NPL Academy May Half Term Trials

Callum Chadwick23 May 2019 - 08:00
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Apply now to join Widnes' Academy ahead of the 2019/20 season

Widnes FC are looking for talented, committed and ambitious local footballers currently in Year 11 who wish to join a semi-professional academy in the Evo-Stik League where they will #Study, #Train and #Play full time after leaving school in 2019.

Our students study for a BTEC in Sport qualification (Level 3), train every day with an UEFA qualified coach and play in the NPL Football Academy League with opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup.

Now in its first year, the Widnes FC 'Education and Football Academy' is an alternative to college and is ideal for any 16/17 year old who wishes to gain a great education and develop as a footballer at the same time.

We have recently just celebrated our 5th birthday! - https://youtu.be/N0RbrvgLSKU

TRIALS are taking place in the forthcoming May half term holidays for current Year 11 students:-

DATE & TIME: Thursday 30th May, 3pm - 5pm
VENUE: Prescot Soccer Centre, Liverpool Road, Prescot, L35 5AD (3G pitch)

If you would like to attend, please register your details at nplfa.co.uk/register

At the Widnes FC Academy you will study, train and play full time.

STUDY:

  • Alternative to college
  • BTEC in Sport Level 3 (Diploma & Extended Diploma)
  • 168 UCAS points (Extended Diploma) & 112 UCAS points (Diploma) available
  • Two year programme
  • Study in the classroom with your team mates
  • Take the next step to UK university, US scholarship or employment/apprenticeship

TRAIN:

  • Experienced & UEFA qualified coaches
  • Train three/four times a week
  • Improve technical ability and fitness on a daily basis
  • Opportunities to train with the first team

PLAY:

  • In the NPL Football Academy League
  • Opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup
  • Games played at Evo-Stik League stadiums
  • Opportunities to progress to the first team
  • Opportunities to play for the inter-league team against professional clubs (https://youtu.be/599ijooPbrg)

EXTRAS:


Take a look at the NPLFA's success stories - nplfa.co.uk/graduates - and activate your ambition now by applying at nplfa.co.uk/register

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