Colchester United’s nationally renowned Female Academy Programme will be holding an open day and trial for prospective 2011/12 season student athletes on Thursday 7th April 2011 at Thurstable School and Sports College in Tiptree, Essex.

Colchester United Ladies Academy
The all day event will involve presentations by the management and coaching staff, Thurstable faculty, an informal discussion with current Academy players, a tour of the school and facilities and a training session and trial match in the afternoon.
Currently top of the British Colleges National Elite League and with both a BCS National Cup Semi-Final and an English Schools FA Girls U-18 National Final upcoming the Colchester United Female Academy has established itself as arguably the premier female football academy programme in the country. Its growing reputation for developing elite level talent has this season seen two current players represent England at U-19 level and a graduate at England U-23s. Four former participants are currently on full time playing scholarships in the United States.
The programme offers full time education alongside an elite, professional level football lifestyle and benefits from:
Staff:
• Full time Director working towards UEFA A License
• Full time Manager/Head Coach working towards UEFA A License
• Full strength, conditioning and nutrition programme provided by Dave Bond of Potentia Performance Ltd
• Injury treatment and rehabilitation specialist
• Individual academic tutor support
• Supported by Colchester United Community Sports Trust, Colchester United Ladies FC, Thurstable School and the Football Foundation
Football Programme:
• Full fixture programme in British Colleges National Elite League, National Cup and English Schools FA National Cup
• Daily training sessions with UEFA qualified coaches
• Full strength, conditioning and nutrition programme
• Close link with Colchester United Ladies FC of the FA Women’s Premier League providing top level senior training and playing opportunities
• End of season international tournament, past trips have included Gothia Cup, Sweden – Winners 2008, Semi-Finalist 2009 and the Copa Catalunya, Spain – Winners 2010
Academic:
• Full range of academic courses available, A-levels, B-tec, GCSE and re-sits
• Opportunity to take FA Coaching Courses (Level 1 & 2)
• Individual tutor support
• Work experience places in the sports industry
• Homestay provision available for non-local students
Exit Routes:
• University – the vast majority of participants achieve the required qualifications to go on to further education
• Football scholarships to American Colleges
• Full time employment in the sports industry
• International honours
• FA Women’s Premier League
The Colchester United Female Academy is committed to developing and enhancing the lives of talented individuals both on and off the pitch and in the process continuing the tremendous success, accomplishments and tradition of the programme.
As such, any young female footballer between the ages of 16 to 18 with a good playing background, a strong desire to succeed both on the pitch and in the classroom and a willingness to meet the high standards required is invited to attend our open day on:
Thursday 7th April, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Thurstable School & Sports College
Tiptree, Colchester, Essex CO5 0EW
To express an interest and book your place at the open day please contact:
David Coyle,
Academy Manager
Tel: 07872542300
Email: dcoyle@cucst.org.uk
www.colchesterunitedladiesfc.com