Chelmsford City Football Academy Programme
Moulsham High School and Chelmsford City Football Academy Programme Moulsham High School, in partnership with Chelmsford City Football Club, is able to offer a football academy programme The Academy is run and coached Mickey Spillane (Academy Manager), Elliott Ward (Academy Coach) & Simeon Jackson (Academy coach) with a wealth of playing professional experience ranging from Premier league for West Ham, Championship for Norwich City to International football for Canada, its a great place for players to learn with the coaches also holding their UEFA ‘A’ & ‘B’ Coaching qualifications it aligns with the sixth form's High Calibre of teaching staff to offer the best platform for our students. The unique nature of the new Chelmsford City F.C Academy, allows students to follow their own educational path, whether that be studying for A Levels, taking a vocational course or a combination of the two, All students will be required to meet the school’s rigorous entry requirements in order to gain a place, regardless of their footballing ability.
Mickey Spillane - Academy Manager/1st team Assistant Manager “The Academy has been a huge success and has exceeded the expectations Chelmsford City Football Club set out to achieve. We support and encourage players development on and off the pitch. Current players have made excellent progress in their academic studies and for the club. Most of the current Yr 13 are applying for top universities including Bath and Loughborough whilst others are being supported to secure degree apprenticeships. Students are gaining top grades and leading by example as demonstrated by the Head boy who is also captain of the Academy Team. Many players have made their 1st team debut, trained with the 1st team and played with the men’s reserves. They have also broken club records in the FA Youth Cup. There is clearly no better place to continue your footballing journey whilst gaining an “outstanding” education.”
Working within the local community, the Academy aims to further develop the skills of young footballing talent while also increasing their coaching and knowledge of the game. Simultaneously, the Academy will work with students to ensure their academic achievements match those of their achievements on the pitch. Training sessions and matches are integrated within the academic timetable and as part of the Chelmsford City F.C. Academy, players join a squad that participates in a programming fixture consisting of other National League Academies and the prestigious F.A. Youth Cup. Academy participants will also have access to training with the First Team and a clear pathway into that team, should they show enough all-round ability.
If you’re interested in joining the Academy please contact Moulsham High School Sixth Form on 01245 260101 or email sixthform@moulshamhigh.org to discuss entry requirements and Chelmsford City FC on 01245 290959 or email mickey.spillane@chelmsfordcityfc.com or elliot.thompson@chelmsfordcityfc.com about the Academy programme specifically
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