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LUTON ACADEMY
Football Education Programme (16-18 years Boys) based at Bedfordshire FA
Centre:
Pro:Direct Academy Luton
Location:
Bedfordshire FA, Skimpot Road, Dunstable LU5 4JU
Education Pathways:
Training Provider: UK Sport Academy
The 1 or 2 year full-time Football Education Programmes deliver a sports coaching pathway in:
- Fitness Instructor Level 2 & 3 (1 year course), entry Requirements – Completion of level 2 or 3
- Sport Management or Sports Coaching Degree (3 year course), entry Requirements – Level 3 Completion
What to Expect:
- Players can explore an opportunity to gain access into universities in the UK and USA.
- Enjoy elite level Nike kit & equipment
- Regular fixtures against teams from Pro Academies
- Test the very latest football products and visit exclusive Pro:Direct events
- PlayerTek vests
- Weekly Gym Conditioning sessions
- Play in the FA Youth Cup, English College Leagues and the Tactic league
Events at Pro:Direct Luton
YEAR 11 TRIALS FOR SEASON 20/21
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Bedfordshire FA, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU
3G pitch
Head Coach PDA Luton: Kyle Durcan
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KEVIN RANDALL - Head of Pro:Direct Academy Luton
Director of Coaching at Pro:Direct Academy Luton, Kevin played and captained Chelsea FC and Barnet FC youth teams,before moving into Semi-Pro Football playing in the Ryman & Southern Football League. He made over 600 appearances for St Albans city FC, Northwood FC, Yeading FC, Biggleswade Town FC, Hemel FC and Barton Rovers FC, winning league titles and league cups. A career that started age 16 lasted until he was 34.
He holds the UEFA B Licence and the FA Youth award and in 2015 he became Director of Coaching at Soccer Chance Academy Bedfordshire (16-19). He is also CEO Director of coaching at HFC Junior Academy (5-12 Foundation age group) and has worked with Arsenal Soccer Schools for 3 years.
Kevin's Dad Alan is Head Scout at Watford FC and was previously the 1st team scout at Tottenham Hotspur FC for over 15 years bringing in players such as Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon, Dele Alli and many more. Kevin joined Pro:Direct Academy in 2018.
DELANO STEWART - Lead Tutor at Pro:Direct Academy Luton
Delano is a university graduate and achieved a 1st class BA (Hons) degree in Football Studies and gained an MA Leadership and Management in Sport and Physical Activity. Delano was previously employed as Lead Tutor at Educ8 delivering a BTEC level 2 in sport. Delano played football for Sheffield and Hallamshire FA from ages 16-19 years old and played Semi-Professional football until the age of 20 years old for Hallam FC and Sheffield FC. He also represented Manchester Metropolitan University's Men’s football 1st team and the University of Bedfordshire Men's Futsal 1st team while studying at university. He joined Pro:Direct Academy in Summer 2019.
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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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