Larne High School Football Academy Larne High School

Play, Coach, Study • BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport equivalent 3 A levels • Professional coaching of young talented players • Students have the freedom to sign for the club of their choice but will benefit from the additional coaching and strength conditioning and recovery sessions • Career Pathways – Professional Soccer Career, Higher Education, Employment in Sport, coach • Work experience opportunities in local community

Why Study at LHS Highly successful Physical Education department. 100% D* - P BTEC Level 2 Sports Studies (6 years) 100% D* - M level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (6 years) Currently losing high % of talented pupils/athletes to NRC and Belfast Met to study extended diploma in sport level 3, our course is free of charge. Pupils are still entitled to FSM and SEN support. • Pupils will be entitled to EMA and free travel if eligible. • Pupils also can study in their academy kit rather than a uniform. • • Larne High School

Benefits for Pupils • High quality Learning and Teaching of a well recognized academic qualification • Coaching by IFA qualified coaches • Opportunities to play football at a high level • Potential for player progression with links with local clubs such as Larne FC, Carrick Rangers FC, Lisburn Distillery Crusaders FC, Greenisland FC. • Career pathway for pupils who have a passion and talent for sport whether it be playing or coaching • Direct links with UUJ for progression to Higher Education Larne High School

Benefits for Pupils • Use of specialist equipment and facilities at the Sports Institute NI at UUJ • Free Gym membership at local gym and fitness facility Inspire gym. • Mentoring provided by Chris Mc. Naghten of Inspire Gym • IFA level 1 coaching Award, IFA level 1 Futsal Award • First Aid Qualification • Volunteering in sport • Refereeing qualification • Summer work in the USA with Challenger sports and USA scholarships Larne High School

The Academy Model Larne High School Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport The physiology of fitness Assessing risk in sport Fitness training and programming Fitness testing for sport and exercise Sports nutrition Practical team sports 10 Month Playing Season Analysis of sport performance Daily Pitch Sessions Rules, regulations and officiating in sport Strength and Conditioning Programme Organising sports events Recovery Sessions Work experience in sport Individual Player Development Plan Profiling sports performance Team/Individual Player Analysis Psychology for sports performance Sports coaching Technical and tactical skills in sport Sports injuries Weekly Football League Games Exercise, health and lifestyle The athlete’s lifestyle Instructing physical activity and exercise Larne High School Showcase games against professional opposition

Structure of the Programme • • Morning to lunchtime: academic programme delivered in LHS Afternoon delivery by fully qualified IFA coach, strength conditioning, diet planning and recovery programme guidance from SINI and Chris Mc. Naghten Inspire Gym. Primary school coaching sessions LHS games support by Academy players Larne High School

What next… • Apply online via the following link https: //tinyurl. com/LHSFootball. Academy 2019 • or contact aknox 125@c 2 kni. net via email • Invited to attend trial match (player) or a interview (coaching) • Receive an offer • Receive induction materials and details Welcome to Larne High School

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