The aim of the South West Football
Development Centre programme is to improve the technical ability
of promising young local players and enable them to play and
train at a higher level with other players of above average
skill. Players who progress at the development centre will
be recommended to trial for the Arsenal Academy.
Our coaches are ex-professional or professional players who
have many contacts throughout the football world. To date,
nine of our advanced players have been signed to professional
football clubs, the youngest being aged ten. Scouts from local
clubs such as Exeter City FC, Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United
and Yeovil Yown regularly attend our advanced training sessions
on the lookout for new talent.
If you wish to pursue a career as a professional footballer
being offered a place at one of our development centres is
a major step in fulfilling your ambiton.
Simply Soccer advanced coaching programme is an invitation
only programme open to boys aged 6-15. To be invited onto
the courses you will need to be recommended to our Director
of Coaching John Hodge by your club or school team manager
or be selected by our staff after joining an after
school club.
The Triangle shows a players development to
full professional status when accepted into an advanced Arsenal
development centre
Commitment, enthusiasm and dedication are essential qualities
for the Advanced Centre Player who wishes to progress to the
next level, and players will be expected to demonstrate these
qualities on a continual basis.
For more information, including times, dates and venues,
contact us at
developmentcentre@arsenalsoccerschool.co.uk
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