Vision:
To have an academy full of confident, able young footballers who enjoy playing an exciting brand of football
Philosophy:
Purposeful possession with positive play through the thirds, both as a team and an individual
Development Centre aims
- Our aim is to have a player centred approach and help every player to become "the best possible player they can be".
- As a non-league club we operate outside of the restrictions children have when signing for a professional club; therefore all of our boys receive professional academy level training during the week but can also continue playing with their friends for their local side at the weekend
- To identify and recruit the most talented players, within the locality of the club
- To provide quality coaching, education and welfare at all age groups, and at all levels
- To enhance player development, incorporating the principles of Long Term Player Development (LTPD) and the FA's 4 Corner Model, providing individuals with technical, physiological, psychological and social knowledge to achieve their full potential
- To help build better people as well as better players
Development Centre objectives
- To develop talented, creative and well-rounded players for the Gresley FC first team annually.
- To establish squads for Under 12s to Under 18 age groups
- To establish a challenging and structured technical programme, incorporating the principles of LTPD, which is to be followed by all coaching staff
- To provide competitive matches against similar non-league teams and professional development centres & shadow squads.
Coaching aims
- Understand differing needs of players. Coaching should be relevant, realistic, engaging and challenging for ALL.
- Develop the 'person', not just the player
- Allow the players to have some ownership and decision making of sessions
- Try to develop brave players - players who will attempt new things and be creative without fear of failure or criticism
Development Centre Coaching Staff
Head of Development Centre: Matt Toulson
Age group coaches:
Under 18's: Matt Toulson & Ian Parker
Under 16's: Connor Adams & Nick Sum
Under 14's: Matt Toulson & Owen Jury
Under 13's: Zack Yates & Andy Neild
Under 12's: Ash Allum & Dale Craine
For anyone interested in enquiring about our Development Centre please email: matt.toulson@gresleyfc.com
