Sports talent scheme
New trial dates for
sports teams starting september 2010
Men's Football Trials
Saturday 6th March 2-4pm
Charlton Athletic Football Club Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, SE9 2JR
Women's Football Trials
Thursday 18th February 3.30-6pm
Charlton Athletic Football Club Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, SE9 2JR
Men's Rugby Union Trials
Monday 8th March 4.30pm- 6pm
The Club at Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE.
Please register your attendance at a trial by calling Aidan Botten on 020 8921 3434 or emailing aidanb@gcc.ac.uk
what is the sports talent scheme?
London Leisure College has 3 academy teams that are all linked to top professional clubs. Men’s Football, Women’s Football and Men’s Rugby Union are all offered with extensive coaching structured around a full time academic program. We have developed performance teams who participate in some of the top Colleges and Schools competitions.
Current offer (for 16 - 19 year olds)
- Ladies Football (Academy Status) in partnership with Charlton Athletic Football Club
- Mens Rugby Union in partnership with Blackheath Rugby Club
- Mens Football in partnership with Charlton Athletic Football Club
What you get
As a member of the Academy, you will receive an exceptionally high standard of coaching and have specialist conditioning from the professional coaches. Access to physiotherapists at the clubs is also available. There are also opportunities for students to take their coaching badges with some students gaining part-time employment in the clubs community coaching programs.
Suggested Full time courses
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport (Level 1)
BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Performance) (Level 2)
BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science (Level 3)
NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership
Please see "Full Time Courses" link for details on courses
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled onto full time academic courses to be eligible for the academies. The College offers a comprehensive provision of Sport and Leisure Courses that meets the needs of individuals and employers in the local area.
The academy has a structure that enables students to maximise their sporting and academic potential.
- Overall, all players/learners on the Sports Talent Scheme have achieved and upgraded their personal development and performance on the pitch.
"Improved my football skills dramatically"
Serhat Gunebakan
Men's Football
For further information on any of our Sports Teams please contact:
Aidan Botten
Sports Development Officer
020 8921 3434
Email: aidanb@gcc.ac.uk