Football Academy
The Platform Way
Platform Sports Coaching in partnership with Glenthorne High School is offering a fantastic opportunity for players post 16 to join our football academy and gain a total football education alongside their academic studies.
The Academy
The academy programme will be led by Nick Ford & Matt Dilger, who are both UEFA B qualified coaches and offer a wealth of experience at different levels of the game. Having previously attended the school as a pupil, Nick is "absolutely delighted to be able to offer this programme to the pupils of GHS which did not exist when I was a pupil there. The school has outstanding teaching and is the perfect establishment to host our elite academy programme."
The Programme
Players that join our football programme will have the opportunity to train outside of curriculum hours with qualified football coaches in a structured environment. Players will then have the opportunity to represent the school/Platform in league games on a Wednesday afternoon, as well as opportunities to play in the National Cup, Surrey Cup and Sutton competitions when selected. Our experienced Head Coach may have the chance to evaluate performances, suggest further football pathways and help with the development of the 6th form players.
The Player
The academy is open to any players that are attending GHS sixth form and the programme comes at no additional cost. Each player that joins the academy will be asked to purchase the Nike academy training kit. Every player that joins the academy will be expected to portray our academy values, which encourage commitment, positivity, professionalism & supporting others.
