Staines Town FC in association with Kingston College Academy

Are you aged 16 - 19?

Do you play football for your club, county or country?

Would you like to attend a top non-league football academy AND follow the academic studies of your choice?

Then you should know that 'The Swans' at the Kingston College Football Academy hold trials during the months of April and May. If you wish to be considered, an application form is available from the club or e-mail stainestown.fc@virgin.net for more info.

Kingston College

The Kingston College has been delivering high quality education in the Royal Borough for over a century now, and today some 3,500 full-time students and as many part-timers continue to benefit from its professional approach to education.Kingston College provides a unique quality coaching and educational programme for young people wishing to purshue a career in sport, whilst furthering their academic achievements.

Staines Town FC

The club, founded in 1892, has been re-born in 2003 thanks to an impressive £6.5m redevelopment of its Wheatsheaf Lane home by the Thames. Associated to the new 'Thames Club' a fully equiped private members health club. The Swans now have the springboard to push for the Conference League to which standard the facilities have been completed. Builiding on a long tradition of commitment to the development of young footballers, 'the Swans' partnership with Kingston College will provide the talented students an opportunity to pursue both educational and sporting excellence.

You will receive:

* Twelve hours coaching per week by UEFA qualified coaching staff - 3 x outfield coaches and 1 x specific goalkeeping coach.

* Excellent private training facilities, using high quality training and fitness equipment.

* Weekly Academy matches with two teams competing in national, regional and local leagues and cups, including the FA Youth Cup.

* High quality academic courses from the wide and varied choice at Kingston College, including a full range of many sporting courses.

* Full training / match kit, tracksuits and medical support for all Academy players.

* A direct route for the Academy's proven performers to play for Staines Town FC in Ryman League matches. All matches to be played at the excellent new £6.5m Wheatsheaf Park home of Staines Town.

The Academy Structure

* A maximum of 40 players each year will be selected by the Academy staff, following trials for the Academy squad.

* Players can stay up to 3 years, subject to annual review and age.

* Players successfully accepted into the Academy will be expected to prove a high level of ability and willingness to learn, maintain high standards of behaviour and discipline and to be motivated to attend all sessions punctually.

* Academy players will be expected to undertake at least one course of study from the wide selection of courses available at Kingston College.

* The Academy will provide an excellent shop window for the players to be spotted by many professional clubs, although a contractual obligation will be to the college.

The Academy Staff

Manager: Martyn Spong

Assistant Manager: Mark Fabien

Team Secretary: Pete Hogan

Coaches: Laurence Batty (Goalkeepers), Steve Freestone (Fitness) Mick Snowden (U 19 Team Manager) Andy North (U 19 Assistant Manager)

Admin: Gaynor Nicholls and Reka Hayter

Kingston College Department Heads: Pete Moody, Karen Ramsay

League Website: www.syl.org.uk/

Competitions: Southern Counties Youth League East Division, Southern Youth League Challenge Cup, Middlesex Senior Youth Cup (Jeff Ritson Cup), Football Association Youth Challenge Cup ( FA Youth Cup

Home games played at Wheatsheaf Park, Wednesdays

Click on application form below to download and print out.