Complete Academy 2024/25

2024/25 2024/25 PROGRAMME PROGRAMME

Complete Academy Complete Academy

Full-time College Football Programme

THE JOURNEY THE JOURNEY

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"Our dream has always been "Our dream has always been to create the best possible to create the best possible environment for individuals environment for individuals to strive to become their very to strive to become their very best, that dream has come best, that dream has come ttrue." rue."

Kris Hatton Kris Hatton

THE BEGINNING

BRIEF BACKGROUND

Complete Academy formed in 2015 and since then has seen over 147 students train, study and play. From this course we have seen candidates move to higher education, apprenticeships, USA scholarships and continued to a higher level of football.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

FOOTBALLERS WHO...

Understand the modern games mental and physical demands..

Are self-motivated and hold high expectations for themselves.

Have the will and ambition to achieve their maximum potential.

Can identify areas where they need to improve and devote time and effort to improving those areas.

Have a desire to compete at a higher level.

Want to enhance their knowledge of the game.

Show a strong work ethic on the pitch and in the classroom.

VENUES VENUES

We have 2 fantastic venues where we deliver our classroom sessions. We train an play matches on 3G pitches at both venues.

Kris Hatton Director of Football Rich Williams Lead Tutor Lee Jones Lead Coach Katie Mawer

Welfare/Safeguarding Officer

Role: Oversees the whole programme and coaches the students daily on and off the pitch.

Experience:

Kris has worked with footballers for the past 18 years from all levels He was an Academy Coach and Scout at Fulham Football Club for the duration of 6 years In his time there he has travelled to Cameroon with the Premier League to help develop grassroots coaches and worked with a number of players to make senior debuts, most well know would be Harvey Elliott who is now at Liverpool FC.

Qualifications: He is a UEFA B License coach who is enrolled onto his UEFA A License He is also an FA Level 3 Goalkeeper Coach

Role: Teaches and delivers the academic side of the programme in the classroom.

Experience: Rich had a career as a young footballer playing for Tottenham Hotspur, which was ended prematurely by an awful knee injury He has coached at Premier League clubs including Fulham and Crystal Palace as well as overseas in the USA He has delivered qualifications in the health & fitness and sporting sectors for over 20 years His knowledge and experience is second to none

Qualifications: Rich is a UEFA B Licence coach. He is also a qualified tutor, sports nutritionist and Level 3 Personal Trainer.

Role: Delivers coaching sessions throughout the week to the learners He is the Football Academy coordinator for Complete and brings the young players through Complete to join the College Programme

Experience: Lee is an example of a learner to employee. He joined Complete as a college student to then an apprentice and now a full time member of staff He has a non league playing career and is a talented coach.

Qualifications: Lee holds an FA Level 2 coaching badge and looks to move onto a Level 3 UEFA qualification in the near future.

Role:

Katie is the first point of contact for the learners when it comes to welfare and safeguarding.

Experience:

Katie not only has an extensive playing career in Netball but also runs our popular Netball Academy She has over 7 years of experience working for Social Serv ces which has given her all the knowledge to consult and help our learners mental health and well being

Qualifications:

Katie is a Level 3 Netball coach and has Welfare Officer status in the FA

T H E C O M P L E T E T E A M

Simon Ormston Goalkeeper Coach y Coach Tom Brewer SAQ Coach Fitness Instructor

Role: Delivers goalkeeping sessions 3 to 4 times a week with our learners He also prepares our goalkeepers before games and sets goals/targets for them to achieve

Experience: Simon has been playing football from a very young age and goalkeeping is his passion. He has develop our Goalkeeping Academy from ages 6 through to adults He has played non league football for many years

Qualifications: Simon s a FA Level 2 Coach and Level 2 goalkeeping coach.

Role: Works and deliver fitness instructing sessions with our learners when we go to the gym

Experience: Megan has been playing Netball for the past 15 years. She has a degree in Sport and Fitness She suffered a knee injured which left her out of playing any sport for nearly 2 years, her experence from this has been valuable to the rehabilitation of our learners when they face injuries

Qualifications: Megan is a Level 2 Netball coach Level 3 Personal Trainer and hold a degree in Sport and Fitness

Role: Leads and assists coaching sessions with the students each week

Experience: Toby is an example of a learner to employee. He joined Complete as a college student to then an apprentice and now a full time member of staff He has a non league playing career and talented coach

Qualifications: Toby hold an FA Level 2 coaching badge and looks to move onto a Level 3 qualificat on in the near future

Role: Runs our SAQ sessions with the learners twice a week

Experience: Tom has experience and knowledge of movement and mechanics. He delivers programmes within schools about fundamental movements, strength, power and speed

Qualifications: He is a Level 1 football coach and PESS qualified teacher.

T H E C O M P L E T E T E A M

AMBASSADORS AMBASSADORS

"I've been to many of the trials and sessions for Complete and the biggest thing I noticed was the care and support that the coaches and tutors give to the players. This is so important to manage as I've seen many friends on my journey fall and not be able to return to the game we love"

George Saville - Millwall & Northern Ireland

" I work within a professional environment everyday, but looking at what the Complete team have created is an opportunity which is special. This programme is the closest thing I've seen to what a professional full-time player receives."

Max Ehmer - Gillingham F.C.

Train with other classmates and UEFA A & B Licensed experienced coaches everyday.

Study in a modern-day classroom working towards achieving A Levels, NCFE and other Qualifications.

Compete in local leagues and competitions to help develop your growth and focus as a student athlete. Gain valuable work experience and be paid to work within our schools and academy programmes during college.

W h a t t o e x p e c t ?

Up to 12 hours of training per week with UEFA A & B Licensed Coaches

SAQ, Strength and Conditioning sessions. Gym sessions at SnapFitness

Indoor Futsal training to develop ball control and fitness. Player promotions, videos and pictures to build a Football CV. Weekly fixtures in the Tactic League in either our higher or aspire squads.

Goal setting and individual targets set in one to one player reviews with coaches.

WHAT DOES THE FOOTBALL ELEMENT INCLUDE?

Team video analysis for individual player development.

Regular sessions with our own Sports Nutritional Psychologist. Access to our full season online fitness, injury prevention and player performance programmes. Post match recovery sessions with the team.

KIT BUNDLES

Over the space of 8 years we have built a strong link with Nike and we believe that to be the best, you need to feel the best which means you need to look the best. We have a wide range of Kit bundles you can choose. All students will also purchase their own match kit with their own specific squad number. All kits are available on our online shop through Discount Football Kits. Our kits give us a distinctive identity and all students are required to wear them with pride during all sessions.

GYM SESSIONS

Complete Academy have formed a partnership with Snap Fitness Frimley. We have access to their gym and visit them weekly where the students follow an extensive programme.

Megan Mawer is our Fitness Instructor in the college, as a qualified PT she starts with form tests to prepare the students to be confident and comfortable going to the gym outside of college hours.

NCFE LEVEL 3

DIPLOMA IN SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This is equivalent to 2 A Levels

NCFE LEVEL 3

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A LEVELS

NCFE LEVEL 3

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT + ONE A LEVEL

This is equivalent to 3 A Levels

You need to achieve less than 5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4

NCFE LEVEL 3

EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT + BLENDED QUALIFICATION*

You need to achieve 5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4

This course is 2 years

If you fail to achieve a grade 4 in English and Maths then you will need to resit both subjects with us.

You can achieve less than 5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 and a Level 6 in your chosen subject.

This is equivalent to 4 A Levels

This course is 3 years

If you fail to achieve a grade 4 in English and Maths then you will need to resit both subjects with us.

This is equivalent to 3 A Levels

You can achieve less than 5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 and a Level 6 in your chosen subject.

This course is 2 years

We advise that students pick a subject that they have studied at GCSE You will also need to achieve a grade 4in both English and Maths

You need to achieve 5 GCSE grades at 9 to 4

This course is 3 years

To be accepted onto our A Level blended learning programme you need to be comitted and self motivated. You also need a grade 4 in both English and Maths.

This course is 3 years

To be accepted onto our A Level blended learning programme you need to be committed and self motivated. You also need a grade 4 in both English and Maths.

NCFE Sport & Physical Activity Course Content

Year 2 - Diploma Year 3 - Extended

The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity is for learners who are looking to develop general knowledge and interpersonal skills to support them into higher education when taken as a programme of study.

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma (720) in Sport and Physical Activity is designed as part of a 2 year programme, usually in combination with other qualifications to support the aspirations of the learner. This qualification will also support learners who want to progress into higher education, ultimately leading the learner into employment.

The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity is designed as a full 3 year programme for learners who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the sector. This qualification supports learners interested in progressing to higher education.

Qualification Purpose

The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity is designed as part of a 3 year programme, usually in combination with other qualifications to support the aspirations of the learner. This qualification will also support learners who want to progress into higher education, ultimately leading the learner into employment.

The Qualification will...

Focus on the study of the sport and physical activity sector.

Offer breadth and depth of study, through a choice of 4 specific pathways.

The objectives of these Qualifications are to...

Allow learners to gain an in-depth understanding of the sport and physical activity sector.

Give learners the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the sport and physical activity sector.

Provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills.

Allow learners to choose content which relates to their own interests, aspirations and progression choices.

Students on the NCFE will recieve:

Each term, parents receive updates to discuss academic progress

Weekly tutorials on a range of diverse subjects

Additional catch-up lessons if they require additional assistance

At least four tutor-led subject classes every week

Review and provide tactical feedback at analysis sessions.

Sessions at the gym to improve physical conditioning and performance

Math and English GCSE lessons if you don't get a mark of 4 or higher.

Individual meetings with football staff to discuss development strategies

YOU CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THE A LEVELS BELOW ALONG SIDE THE NCFE

WHATIS BLENDED LEARNING?

A Level courses will be studied entirely via distance learning (blended learning). Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

1 2

Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

“Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods.”

UNIVERSITIY & UCAS

University here in the UK is a possible outcome for learners on our programme. They will compete to attract the most talented students, both intellectually and athletically. Understanding the value of the qualification we deliver is essential to begin your journey.

Former Student Former Student pathways: pathways:

Tom achieved 40 points to do a Higher National CertificateHNC at Bath College. Ryan achieved 56 points to do a Foundation Degree in ScienceFsSc at Birmingham University.

Sonam achieved 112 points to do a Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) at Suffolk University.

Most university courses (Degree with Honours) have a minimum requirement of 96 to 112 UCAS points, but this varies by subject and university.

Aaron achieved 112 points to do a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)BA (Hons) at Southhampton University.

NEW MATCH KITS

2022 is the launch of our new BLACKOUT and WHITEOUT kits for the students. These have a distinctive look and all students will purchase a kit with their own squad number on the back.

We compete in 2 leagues. One takes place on a Wednesday which is the Tactic T2 league, this league is for our higher squad members. The other league is on a Friday and is the Tactic F2 league which is aimed for our aspire squad. Within both of these leagues we play against a number of national league and non league clubs which is a great platform for our players to showcase their abilities.

& CUPS LEAGUES

We have taken our students to a variety of tours from UK tournaments and trips to abroad experiences to Barcelona, Athletico Madrid and Real Madrid. During these trips the students get to face challenging opponents and experience different cultures.

UK & INTERNATIONAL

TOURS

CLUB LINKS

Complete Academy have made strong links with local clubs to push and promote the chance for our student athletes to further their development within the game. We encourage our players to compete in youth sides such as the Allied Counties Football League and the Isthmian Youth Football League. Fot players who are ready to take the next steps into adult leagues, we have made strong connections with clubs in the Combined Counties football league.

Leadership is lifting a person ' s vision to high sights, the raising of a person ' s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.

— Peter Drucker

WORK EXPERIENCE

WITH...

It is a requirement for Colleges to introduce their students to work experience and students are required to fulfil a certain amount or work experience hours each year. We have cleverly combined Complete Academy with Complete Coaching who offer a number of different services in Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Complete Coaching delivers specialist sports in Football, Netball, Basketball and Dance. We also deliver a PE curriculum, before and after school clubs, lunchtime supervision and wrap around care within a number of local schools. We are the only College who can plan a students schedule to have those work experience hours integrated into their timetable.

PAID PART-TIME WORK

WITH...

We can then offer the students part-time work (even during the typical college hours) so this could be a college but also a part time paid job. A unit that the students study is "Preparing for a career in sport" and during this unit, the students prepare for an interview with a company and we help the devise a cover letter and a CV. For those learners that want the part-time work, we hold a real interview with a Complete Coaching Director which then makes the unit become very real and in turn learners can be offered a part-time role within the company, which once again can be scheduled around their college hours.

TYPICAL WEEK

Students are expected to attend pre season sessions and matches throughout August (except when on holiday) and the programme officially starts in September and will finish at the end of June. Typically a day will start at 9am or the lastest 10:30 depending on your chosen study and the requirement to resit Maths and/or English. Our timetable is very flexible and may change throughout the year but this is rare and plenty of notice is given when this may occur.

OUR SELECTION PROCESS OUR SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

STEP 6

GAIN REQUIRED GCSEs

STEP 2

ATTEND FOOTBALL TRIAL

STEP 5

STEP 3

ATTEND INTERVIEW

STEP 4

PURCHASE YOUR KIT

OBTAIN REFERENCE

STEP 7

STUDENT

WELFARE & SAFEGUARDING

Student life is exciting, but it can also be difficult and demanding. Complete provides a variety of support to anyone having personal challenges, but whoever you choose to speak with will treat you properly and do their utmost to assist you.

The College is committed to the welfare and well-being of its students, and wants to make sure that everyone who studies here is well supported and cared for. A team of tutors, staff and students work together to provide welfare support, and you may contact any of the individuals below with any concerns that you may have. You may be struggling with a specific, well-defined problem, or you may not have any idea what the problem is, but just have a sense that something isn’t right – we are here to support you and the earlier you speak to someone the more support we can offer. Do get in touch.

Katie is in charge of the College's overall welfare provision. She is available to listen to the students' concerns and lead them to the most appropriate source of aid. She runs termly drop-in sessions (dubbed Catch up with Katie) She can be contacted by emailing

katie@completecoaching.org.uk

Welfare Officer – Katie Mawer

Trials

Players that show the key qualities and ability will be referred to Professional Clubs for a trial.

Tours

Our students travel to Wembley Stadium on our annual tour of the home of football. Easter Tour to take part in tournaments in Europe and visit some of the best stadiums in the world

Showcase Games

Our focus is to create a platform for the players to showcase their abilities to as many managers and teams, we do this by running games with professional teams infront of scouts for clubs, USA scholarships and colleges.

We also take part in the Premier League VAR tournament

Team Days Out

We spend alot of time with each other and building a team bond is important. Ways to strengthen this is team days out We have had team meals, been paint balling and visited amusement parks like Thorpe Park

Speakers and Guests

Its all about learning and listening to professionals who have experienced the sports industry is key. We have speakers who talk about Sports, careers, managing yourself and expectations, psychology and nutrition. We also have guest coaches in to run sessions to introduce different styles of coaching

Playing Pathways

We believe that every player should have the chance to play at the highest possible level. Our goal is to move you forward up the football ladder and grow from a youth team player to a first team player Our contacts help us achieve that

Social Platform

In the quest to achieve a higher level of playing, you need to learn how to promote yourselves. with every student, we have media accounts for them to access with all the photos and videos of them playing. It is down to the learner to use this content to promote themselves to a wider audience. Our job is to show them how.

ENRICHMENT & EXPERIENCES

OUR PROGRAMME EXPOSES PLAYERS

TO A VARIETY OF UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN ENHANCE THEIR FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT.

EXIT ROUTES

University/Higher Education

Careers in Sport

USA Scholarships

Coaching/Teaching

Pathways into Football Clubs

Apprenticeships/Traineeships

CASE STUDIES

I started as hot-tempered teenager I left a confident young man. I used to get really frustrated when I couldn’t do something or do it as well as other people could do it. My confidence was really low I wouldn’t even bother with some of the harder tasks that was set then I would get angry at myself then take it out on other people. The coaches at complete never gave up on me sometimes I don’t know how they didn’t as I did not make it easy for them. So they would take me aside let me vent and then help me see why it didn’t always work out in the way I wanted it to. They explained everyone has their own strengths it just learning how to enhance yours and the lessons i learned at complete has help me complete an apprenticeship in the job I have been for four years now and I’m slowly progressing my way through the company

- Peter Marney

My time at complete was full of personal development both on and off the field. The coaches really helped push me every day to want to improve myself as a player and a person. They would spend lots of extra time both on the field working hard in extra goalkeeping and fitness sessions, but also in the classroom to help me achieve the best grades I could. Before joining Complete I had no intention in pursuing the opportunity to study and play Soccer abroad in America, but thanks to Complete that opportunity was opened and I was given the opportunity to go on a life changing experience in America to play Soccer on a Scholarship. It was life changing and I now see my future in America for the rest of my life. This would not have been possible to complete without the support of the Staff and for that I will be forever grateful

Football was all i wanted to do and was my passion from a very young age. During school all i wanted to do was play. When the opportunity of joining Complete came up, i knew straight away it was the best place for me as i could train and play everyday and still gain qualifications. Towards the back end of my time at Complete, i had changed so much as a student, a footballers and more importantly as a person.

The coaches at Complete has a-lot of contacts and managed to get me a trial at Fulham Football Club, this 6 week trial turned into an extended 6 week trial and i wasn't taken on as i wasn't better or worse than the strikers they already had. At first it was a knock back but the support i got from Kris and his team was amazing and they motivated me to continue pushing and from that i got an 100% scholarship in the USA

- Tyler Parry