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DEVON GIRLS ACADEMY
Football Education Programme (16-18 years Girls) based at South Devon College
Centre:
Pro:Direct Academy Devon - Girls
Location:
South Devon College Sports Centre, Eight Acre Drive, White Rock, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7TP
Education Pathways:
Education Provider: South Devon College
Players can study on a 1 or 2 year full-time football education programme including these academic options:
Academic Courses: Level 3
— NCFE Level 3 Diploma Sports Coaching
— BTEC Sports Science Level 3 Extended Diploma
— You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above
— This must include Maths and English
— You could progress onto an apprenticeship, a degree, or employment
Academic Courses: Level 2
— Level 2 OCR Sport Science
— Level 2 NVQ Football (Activity Leadership)
— Equivalent to 4 GCSEs
— Vocational: combines industry skills with academic skills
— You could progress to a Level 3 pathway if you achieve an overall Merit and have attained
GCSEs in both Maths and English
Additional Opportunities
— Level 2 Community Sports Leader Award
— Level 3 Higher Sports Leader Award
— National Governing Bodies Coaching Qualifications
— First Aid
— YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
— Trips and visits
— High quality work experience placements
Exit Routes (UK):
- University Centre South Devon or elsewhere
- Professional or semi-professional football clubs
- Apprentiships or higher level courses
Exit Routes & Scholarships (USA):
— Pro:Direct Academy will be running trips from Easter 2019 to offer behind the scenes opportunities to witness the facilities and levels of play in US college/university soccer programmes.
— Scholarships offer a chance to experience the US education system if successful in gaining athletic and academic scholarship funding.
— Experience life on a US college/university campus: a once in a lifetime experience.
— Chance to showcase your football talent with US college/university coaches, players and educators.
Events at PDA Devon Girls (16+ years):
Year 11 Trials for Season 20/21
Thursday 12th March
16:30 Registration, 17:00 - 18:00 Trials
South Devon College Sports Hub
Eight Acre Drive, White Rock, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7TP
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Devon: Chris Todd
Contact PDA Devon
Girls Development Programme (10-15 years)
Every Wednesday
5:30-7:00pm
South Devon College Sports Hub
Eight Acre Drive, White Rock, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7TP
3G Pitch
Head Coach: Grant Fisher
Contact Grant Fisher at PDA Devon Development
Grant has been running regular evening training sessions for girls since February 2019 at the prestigious South Devon College Sports Hub. Pro:Direct Academy Under 15 Girls play in the Devon & Exeter Youth League.
Staff:
CHRIS TODD - Head of Pro:Direct Academy Devon
The former Eastleigh FC manager, experienced professional player with Swansea City FC, Exeter City FC & Torquay United FC.
PLAYER REWARDS
12-14 Hours of Coaching with UEFA A Licensed Expert Coaches.
Professional game experienced coach-devised programmes to advance players both on and off the pitch towards earning a Pro Contract.
Compete weekly against Professional Clubs in competitive and trial games.
Train everyday at leading football facilities across the UK.
Represent Pro Direct Academy in exclusive Nike kit.
Study alongside your football and gain your qualifications
WHAT TO EXPECT
12-14 Hours of Coaching with UEFA A Licensed Expert Coaches.
Professional game experienced coach-devised programmes to advance players both on and off the pitch towards earning a Pro Contract.
Compete weekly against Professional Clubs in competitive and trial games.
Players should make our coaches aware of any medical conditions before joining Pro:Direct Academy or starting any of our programmes or sessions.
Any issues regarding the welfare of players is taken seriously and our UEFA & FA Licensed Coaches can forward parents and players to the Welfare Officer.
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