Toon stars giving back to the city
NEWCASTLE United players Rob Elliot, Dwight Gayle, Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie are offering youngsters the chance of a lifetime to progress both their football and career ambitions on a unique course.
Teenagers, that might have slipped through football’s talent net, also get the chance to study for a BTEC with four of United’s most senior stars also on board to offer expert guidance.
A presentation night on February 1 will take place at Northumbria University’s Sports central complex at 7.30pm when youngsters get the chance to chat with players and coaches.
A statement from Newcastle Elite Academy read: “The aim of our Student-athlete Football Education programme is to provide the opportunity for talented young football players to pursue with a dual career pathway leading to achievable pathways into higher education and sports performance.
“All students will continue in their football development through our elite football training programme designed and directed by our four premier league professional directors, delivered by our highly qualified coaching team with vast experience of working at professional football clubs at first team and academy level.
“Our programme will emulate a professional football environment consisting of a multi – disciplined coaching team specialising in all fields, so that every player can maximise their potential by developing technically/tactically, physically, psychologically and socially.
“Our education programme will further improve the players understanding of underlying components contributing to football performance as well as continuing their education pathway.”
For more information about the course and forthcoming trials go to: the website www.newcastleeliteacademy.co. uk/product/nea-academy-u18football-education-programme