EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
BEECHWOOD SCHOOL
HAS LAUNCHED A UNIQUE ELITE FOOTBALL PROGRAMME THAT UNITES FOOTBALLING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE .
• An integrated timetable for football training and academic tuition that is tailor made for each child .
• An environment that rivals professional football academies with cutting edge sport science and performance analysis , outstanding facilities and highly qualified staff with vast experience in football development .
• Proven track record of successful outcomes , with boy and girl pupils achieving international soccer scholarships , gaining places at top UK universities , playing for professional clubs and winning international caps .
The Elite Football Programme launches this month , for entry in September 2023 . It offers places for boys and girls in each academic year , with scholarships available for selected talented or academically gifted pupils . The programme is open to talented footballers who also want to focus on their academic education . It welcomes day pupils from Kent and surrounding areas , as well as British and international boarding pupils .
Headmaster Justin Foster-Gandey , said : “ We are excited to be launching the Elite Football Programme at Beechwood . We are looking for students who will thrive not only from the football coaching but from our small classes , nurturing pastoral care and full academic rigour . I believe the programme will nurture well rounded young people and give them a chance to enhance their skills in an area they love .”
Top coaching talent
Greg Thurstans , the director of football , has over 20 years ’ experience in teaching within independent education and was a coach at Crystal Palace Academy , England Independent Schools national U16 / 18 teams and scout for Brighton FC . He emphasised the unique strengths of the new programme . “ There are numerous programmes that can cater for high level education and pastoral support . There are also numerous programmes that
MATTHEW ROSE AND GREGG THURSTANS
can offer high level elite football development . We can offer both and have a proven track record for successful outcomes for girls and boys .”
Matthew Rose , head of coaching and player development , has over 25 years ’ experience in professional football including playing for Arsenal and QPR . He has extensive experience in coaching including implementing training regimes specific to the needs of developing young players . He said : “ This is a programme designed to develop the individual and give them the skills needed to make the next step in their career . Hopefully we will be an important part of a player ’ s journey from Beechwood to professional footballer .”
Proven success in footballing excellence
The Elite Football Programme has strong relationships with club scouts and international college scholarships , allowing young and talented footballers to develop their skills and drive their careers .
Beechwood is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18 , which comprises a pre-rep , preparatory and senior school . For a guided tour call 01892 532747 or email registar @ beechwood . org . uk .
www . beechwood . org . uk
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