Manchester Football PLUS 16+
Manchester Football + BTEC (16+)
EduKick Manchester Residential and Football + BTEC (16+) program is a 22-week course designed for males only aged 16 years old and above who want to focus on football (soccer) development with academics.
The program provides exposure opportunities and soccer education which allows participants to measure their level of play and understand what it takes to become a professional player in the UK. During the 22 weeks, participants will train daily under the guidance of EduKick Manchester UEFA qualified staff and participate in regular competitive matches.
Host family or independent student residence accommodation is part of our complete package of service that ensures the welfare, safety, and security of each participant.
Choose EduKick Manchester England!
- Established in the UK for 15 years.
- Daily training with UEFA licensed coaches.
- Guest coaching sessions with professional football clubs & coaches.
- The best facilities.
- Entrance into the football trial showcase events in Manchester.
- Regular Professional football exposure opportunities.
Location
EduKick Soccer Academies distinguishes itself with its commitment to safety, security and supervision.
Located in south-central part of North West Manchester, England.
Location
Manchester, England
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 503,000. Manchester is situated in the south-central part of North West England, fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Pennines to the north and east. The city is notable for its architecture, culture, music scene, media links, scientific and engineering output, social impact and sporting connections. Manchester is served by two universities, including the largest single-site university in the UK, and has the country's third largest urban economy. Manchester is also the third-most visited city in the UK by foreign visitors, after London and Edinburgh, and the most visited in England outside London. Mancunians as they are known are very proud that the City host two of the most worldwide known English Premiership teams Manchester United and Manchester City.
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Manchester Football Training Location
The EduKick Manchester Training Complex is located just 3 miles from the EduKick Manchester School and Manchester City Centre and comprises of 1x Fitness Suite (Cardiovascular, Resistance/strength, Cable and Free weights), 1x Full size third generation artificial turf field, 1x 7v7 third generation artificial turf field, 4x 5v5 third generation artificial turf fields, 11x Full size natural grass fields, Changing rooms/showers, Meeting room and Cafe
Ten Acres Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 2SP, UK
FRW5+M7 Manchester, UK
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Accommodations in England
Homestay or Student Residence (18+).
Players 16+ are homestayed while 18+ have the option to reside in Student Residence.
Homestay
Student Residence
Students over 18.
We offer 3 types of accommodation for students joining our football academy in Manchester
Executive Homestay
Accommodations
There will be a supplement added if a student requires executive homestay. Guests enjoy their own private bathroom and larger bedroom generally with double bed.
Home stay hosts are carefully selected and are experienced with long term international student care.
Half board (Monday-Friday) - Full Board (Weekends)
Students are expected to travel independently from host families to the City Centre School each day using public transport. While settling in at their new host families, students will be advised on the best way to travel. The cost per week of travel to the students can rang per week dependant upon location of the selected host family.
Meals provided in Home Stay Accommodation
Monday to Friday - Breakfast & Dinner
Saturday & Sunday - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Standard Homestay
Accommodation
- Sharing a bathroom with host family
- Half board (Monday-Friday) - Full Board (Weekends)
- Host family kitchen
All home stay hosts are carefully selected and experienced with long term international student care.
Students are expected to travel independently from host families to the City Centre School each day using public transport.
While settling in at their new home stay, students will be advised on the best way to travel.
The cost per week of travel to the students can range per week depending on the location of the selected host family.
Meals provided in Home Stay
Monday to Friday - Breakfast & Dinner
Saturday & Sunday - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Student Residence
Accommodation - age 18+
Sanctuary Students Salford Tramways Student Residence offers 228 fully furnished, en-suite bedrooms, arranged in flats of 4 or 6. The lounge and kitchen areas are great spaces for you and your housemates to cook, chat and relax. Private en-suite room, shared kitchen and living area.
Free contents insurance, all inclusive bills, Free building-wide Wi-Fi and 4MB broadband in your room.
Distance from city centre school - Approx. 25 mins via public transport.
Kitchen and bedding packs
Most residences do not supply bedding or kitchen equipment. Bedding and kitchen packs are available as an optional extra
Sanctuary Students Salford Tramways Student Residence offers 228 fully furnished, en-suite bedrooms, arranged in flats of 4 or 6. The lounge and kitchen areas are great spaces for you and your housemates to cook, chat and relax. Private en-suite room, shared kitchen and living area.
Free contents insurance, all inclusive bills, Free building-wide Wi-Fi and 4MB broadband in your room.
Distance from city centre school - Approx. 25 mins via public transport.
Bedding pack
63.00 GBP:
- Duvet
- Pillow
- Pillow Case
- Sheet
- Duvet Cover
- Bath Towel
- 2 x Toilet Rolls
Kitchen Pack
37.00 GBP
- Stainless Steel Table Fork-Knife-Spoon-Teaspoon
- White Dinner Plate-Side Plates-White Bowl
- White Conical Mug-Tulip Tumbler-Scissors
- Butterfly Can Opener-All Purpose Knife
- Lever Wine Corkscrew & Bottle Opener
- Cream Plastic Colander
- Black Nylon Slotted Turner-Serving Spoon
- Black Shiny Frying Pan 10″/25cm
- Stainless Steel Sauce Pan 6.3″/16cm
Manchester Football Staff
Manchester Football Coaching Staff
Manchester Football Faculty
Manchester Football Faculty
Education
Manchester City Center
EduKick's City Centre school is just a few minutes walk from the Manchester transport hub of Piccadilly Gardens. The City centre school, located in Brook house, Spring Gardens, Manchester, is modern, light and comfortable. With 7 classrooms and two student lounges, there is plenty of space for players to study and relax.
Year Long, Half Year and Monthly students are taught each morning at our own private school located in the centre of Manchester. Classes take place 9.00am - 1.00pm Monday - Friday and there are four (4) study options available
- BTEC Level 3 Sub Diploma in Sport (performance & exercise)
- English language program
- K12 - USA (grade 9 - 12)
- IGCSE or A Level
School Staff
All our school staff are available all day and every day in case you have any questions and need help or advice.
Throughout the duration of their course EduKick students will have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications in sport and soccer as an optional extra. These qualifications will include:
- FA Refereeing
- FA Level 1 Football Coaching
- First Aid
- Child Protection Certificate
Each EduKick student will be supported through these qualifications and guided as to the relevant level of qualification correct for them should they wish to pursue them.
Trial program participants receive daily English language classes or sample BTEC Diploma in sport classes where they learn about nutrition, fitness, tactics & psychology as they apply to soccer
English Program
Choose English language option
If you choose the English language option you will receive 15 hours per week of English language lessons. The lessons are provided at the school by International House Manchester's qualified tutors. On arrival, all English language students receive an individual Needs Analysis interview, so the school knows exactly what each student needs. This interview also allows the school to assess the student's specific strengths and weaknesses when speaking and listening. We'll also take a sample of each student's writing and ask them to complete a grammar/vocabulary exam, so we can prepare clear, personalized learning goals for each student.
After finishing the needs analysis, students are assigned to a class which corresponds to their CEFR level in English. We introduce new students to their teachers and classmates, and we check after the first class and throughout the week that everything is going well. Students also have a face-to-face individual tutorial every two weeks with their teacher. The Principal and Director of Studies are also available to talk to outside of class. We will advise students on which exam is best for them e.g. IELTS / Cambridge PET, FCE or CAE
English Lessons, Teaching & Learning
General English classes provide tuition in:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Pronunciation
- Writing
International House Manchester is committed to helping students communicate effectively using natural English.
Our Teaching and learning policy
In classrooms at EduKick Manchester, teachers will:
- Use the target language only, systematically building on what students already know. We’ll use and teach natural language based on the needs of the students in the class.
- Present language in clear contexts and situations supported with real life and relevant examples. We believe that learning English means being able to use it when you need it. We want students to understand English grammar, but more importantly we want students to be able to use it. However, we won't only work on grammar. Natural vocabulary and pronunciation will be equally important parts of your lessons.
- Support students to work out meanings and use of the target language themselves and give students lots of opportunities to practice language in structured, purposeful activities which reflect their English language needs. Feedback on performance will be provided at appropriate stages of the lesson in a friendly, helpful way to improve accuracy while developing fluency. Fluency activities will be personalized, where possible, to the learners. Teachers will plan their lessons so there are lots of chances for the students to communicate in English.
- Give students language skills training in reading, writing, listening and speaking, so that they are able to both consolidate classroom learning more effectively and become more independent language learners.
- Add variety to their lessons, making them motivating for the students.
- Be open to the opinions of the students. As well as having one-to-one tutorials every two weeks, in which the students and teachers will work together to assess learning and objectives, students should feel comfortable coming to the teacher at appropriate times with problems or concerns.
- Set homework to consolidate teaching and learning that has taken place during each lesson.
- Encourage students to take notes and organise materials, making sure all students have a record of their work.
- Be sensitive to personalities, personal motivations, cultural differences, job requirements, exam goals and individual needs in planning, teaching and all dealings with students.
at International House Manchester, students are expected to:
- Work in pairs, groups, and as a class to practice recently taught language in a variety of practice activities.
- Use the target language only.
- Consolidate and build upon what has been taught in class through completing homework tasks set.
- Be sensitive to other students' personalities, cultural differences and individual needs in the class.
Football Training
In Manchester, England!
Tactical Football Coaching
Team play and tactics are an important part of the game. Being part of the EduKick Manchester Academy means being part of the EduKick Manchester team and competing weekly in competitive fixtures. Our coaches will work on tactical elements of the English game. The players will begine to develop their tactical awareness; including shape, movement, set plays, defending and attacking as a team. These elements of training will be worked on both on the pitch, where players will receive lectures on the English game, what to expect, the laws of the game and both basic and complex tactics. Throughout the season the EduKick Manchester team will film as many fixtures and training sessions as possible for post-match analysis. This is a great opportunity for players to reflect on and discuss their performance and identify exactly where they need to improve.
Technical Football Coaching
Simple repetitive drills will be introduced to ensure that players can master the basic skills of the game. These sessions will continue over the season to ensure steady improvement. Many players continue with training drills in order to maintain their level of skill. David Beckham famously practised free kicks alone after training each day. Adopting good habits in your training is key. Players are also encouraged to understand the importance of warming up and cooling down and are expected to quickly take personal responsibility for their warm up.
Self-guided learning was introduced in the 2014/2015 season and is valuable to every player's individual technical development. These comprise of short periods of time at the beginning or end of each session where all players are asked to choose an area of their game that they wish to work on. The choice is based around the skill targets set in tutorials and coaching sessions. During this time players are given the time to work at their own pace and the coaches are on hand to assist and advise if needed.
Football Stamina, Endurance & Fitness Coaching
EduKick Manchester coaches will conduct fitness sessions. These sessions will include speed, agility and quickness sessions, core stability, endurance and football fitness. The English game is a physically demanding game, not only with endurance and overall fitness, but players can experience tough physical challenges on and off the ball. Upper body strength and core strength can be key to a successful player.
Individual Tutorials
Each player will meet with a senior staff member twice per term. This will provide the perfect opportunity to obtain specific and individual feedback to ensure the welfare, safety and satisfaction off all EduKick Manchester students. This procedure will ensure a happy stay and continued improvement in all aspects of the course. These meetings will also provide our course leaders the opportunity to set the students personal targets and provide feedback to parents.
Towards the end of the course these sessions will also provide the perfect opportunity by which to assist each individual player to progress from the course and advice on the best career opportunities available to them.
Competitive Games
All players will be involved in the competitive fixture programme. Throughout the season EduKick Manchester plays regular fixtures against a variety of different opponents. This offers a range of levels and challenges, along with opportunities for the players. The games are normally against UK college or University teams. However, we also often play some of the local academy teams and semi pro clubs. These games give the players the opportunity to put into practice what they have been working on in training. The games can also provide focus for training. Furthermore, the games give the players the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of professional club scouts and coaches.
These games are filmed and retained for the season. All the players are encouraged to take copies of these games for their own use and analysis. Many clubs will ask to see video footage of a player and so this footage proves to be a great tool for players trying to obtain trials.
NEW for the 2020/21 season will be the sports cam filming with Veo – post-match analysis (link to online footage provided to players), where fixtures will be filmed, from an elevated angle, giving a much better overview of the team and individual performance. Players then have ability to access video afterwards to create their own personal highlight clips.
Manchester Football Player Successes
Football Player Safety
EduKick Soccer Academies distinguishes itself with its commitment to safety, security and supervision.
Located in south-central part of North West Manchester, England.
Safety, Security, & Supervision
A safe family environment ideal for our players.
"Manchester" is a quiet neighbourhoud away from the city hussle but still with an excellent public transport connection to the city centre.
EduKick Football Academies distinguishes itself with its commitment to safety, security and supervision. Football Academies' students have adult monitors/mentors assigned to them as part of the program for continual service, supervision and mentorship. EduKick Football Academies participant events and activities are also carefully monitored and supervised. EduKick Football Academies Program rules and regulations are designed to ensure the safety and security of our soccer player participants (i.e. curfews, permission to exit regulations, etc). All football player participants are required to carry personal health insurance. During our technical training sessions we have on-site non-emergency medical trainers and personnel who can provide basic athletic-injury care and support. EduKick Football Academies is committed to establishing an atmosphere that is safe and nurturing for our participants. We believe that after these basic needs are met for both our foreign and domestic student athletes, an environment conducive to learning a new language and football training is made comfortable and effective.
Pursue your professional football dreams
Manchester Football Success Stories
Showcasing the success of an accomplished football academy
We're proud of the professional soccer players we've produced. Each one demanded something different so we found the answer.
Miguel Hamutenya
Professional with Norwegian 2nd division club Strommen FC.ustry
Read MoreMiguel Hamutenya
When EduKick super talented Migual Hamutenya from Namibia asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
Hamutenya is currently playing professionally with Norwegian 2nd division club Strommen FC. Since leaving the EduKick program Miguel signed a professional contract with Bnei Sakhnin of the Israel Premier League.
After a successful season with Bnei Sakhnin Miguel then signed a contract subject to a successful work permit application with Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish premier division but unfortunately the work permit application was turned down so he could not continue with the then Scottish Champions so tried his luck in Norway where he has now established himself as a key member of the championship chasing Strommen FC team.
Duncan McCormick
Seattle Sounders MLS & Wake Forrest!
Duncan McCormick
When EduKick Madrid's super talented Duncan McCormick asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train and educate him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
Duncan McCormick, aged 17 from Seattle, spent the 2010/11 season at the EduKick Madrid Academy. Since returning home Duncan has been part of the Seattle Sounders MLS franchise Academy and this past season has become a regular starter for the U18 squad as well as participating in a number of senior men’s squad reserve team games.
Duncan has also had the opportunity to rain with the senior men's squad first team on a number of occasions in the last few months. A highlight for Duncan was last September when he played for the reserve team in front of 15,000 spectators when the Sounders took on their rivals the Portland Timbers!
Duncan has just announced that he is very excited to have accepted an offer to play soccer at Wake Forest University from the fall of 2014.
Eric Behrens
EduKick 2013 German Alumni Eric Behrens has signed a contract with English Championship club Derby County Youth Academy.
Read MoreEric Behrens
When EduKick super talented Eric Behrens asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as educate and train him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
EduKick Alumni Eric Behrens from Germany has signed a contract with English Championship club Derby County Youth Academy. Eric attended the 2012/13 EduKick Manchester Academy where he initially caught the attention of the Manchester City Youth Academy coaches and attended several training sessions and played in a trail match for the club. Eric then also attended a trial with Aston Villa before being offered a contract with Derby after a successful trial period.
Lawrence Hanna
English League Two club Accrington Stanley FC
Lawrence Hanna
English League Two club Accrington Stanley FC
Lawrence Hanna, aged 17 from Australia
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Sam Zimmermann
EduKick Alumni Sam Zimmermann represented the Lichtenstein National U21 Team
Read MoreSam Zimmermann
When EduKick super talented Sam Zimmermann asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train and educate him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
EduKick Alumni Sam Zimmermann is currently representing Lichtenstein national U21 team in the European U21 Championship qualifiers. At the end of his program EduKick helped Sam to obtain a trial with English Championship professional team Peterborough FC and they asked him to return for a further trial during their pre-season training but Sam decided to return home to Switzerland and concentrate on his academics while playing semi-professional close to home so he signed contract with FC Emmenbrücke. Sam then moved on to Swiss 3rd division professional club SC Kriens representing their U21 squad where his performances got the attention of the Lichtenstein national squad.
Nazar Kmit
Professional footballer for Ukraine 2nd Division FC Skala
Nazar Kmit
When EduKick super talented Nazar Kmit asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train and educate him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
Nazar Kmit from Ukraine is an EduKick Alumni who is currently playing professionally in the Ukraine 2nd Division for FC Skala. Nazar earned a trial at Preston North End of the English Football League 1st Division during his time at EduKick and remained focused and determined to play football professionally after returning home. Nazar completed a successful trail at FC Skala and represented them well at youth team level and his hard work paid off with a call up the senior squad where he has become an important member of the squad.
Davide Somma
English Premier League Leeds United!
Read MoreDavide Somma
When EduKick Madrid's super talented Davide Somma asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
EduKick Alumni Davide Somma is currently a first team squad member of the English Championship club Leeds United FC. EduKick assisted Davide to obtain trials in Spain and Italy after his program in Madrid ended and he signed his first professional contract with Perugia in Italy. Davide then moved to the United States and signed a developmental contract with San Jose Earthquakes where he became a member of the Generation Addidas squad who toured England which persuaded Somma to decide to try his luck in the UK and after initial trials with Queens Park Rangers he trialed with Leeds United and earned a contract. In 2010 Davide made his full international debut with the South African men's national team in a fixture with the USA.
Nico Muniz
Spanish 3rd Division professional team C.F.Pozuelo de Alarcon.
Read MoreNico Muniz
When EduKick super talented Nico Muniz asked us to lend a hand to find him a pro trial as well as train and educate him to prepare for it, of course EduKick Madrid said "yes!"
Nico Muniz aged 20 from New Mexico, USA attended EduKick Madrid Year Long program during 2010 and returned to EduKick Madrid for the 2013 season during which time he has been training and on trial with Spanish 3rd Division professional team C.F.Pozuelo de Alarcon . Nico also attended a trial with EduKick Madrid affiliate Spanish 3rd division Club AD Colmenar in 2011 as well as spending time with MLS Club side Real Salt Lake.
Who May Participate?
Attention Competitive Football Players
Can you participate?
Competitive footballers from 16 years of age are eligible to register!
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Manchester Football & BTEC Features
- Daily football training with UEFA qualified coaches (Monday - Friday) minimum 2 hours per session
- Regular competitive friendly games against a variety of levels of opponent from local colleges to professional academies (1 game per week minimum)
- Guest coaching sessions with professional football clubs/coaches in the northwest giving you an opportunity to showcase your talent (minimum 2 per 22 week program)
- Entry into the EduKick Manchester trial showcase events (Minimum 3 per 22 week course)
- Guest speakers from the world of football & Sport (minimum 3 per 22 week course)
- Regular talent exposure through our link with the Professional Football Association (dependent upon availability)
- Team excursions - trip to watch professional matches (Man Utd, Man City, etc.) and/or U19/21 professional club matches, squad dinners at local restaurants, 10 pin bowling etc. (minimum 4 per 22 week program)
- Weekly team meeting with match analysis or training analysis
- Six weekly Reports & Feedback
- Online player profile/CV
- Visa support letters subject to requirements and acceptance
- Airport Transfers on Arrival & Departure at the start and end of the course
- Private return bus transportation between EduKick Manchester school and training facility
- Academic program – BTEC Diploma in Sport, English language classes or online USA grade 10, 11 or 12
- Student insurance for the duration of your stay
- Host family Accommodation - Mandatory for 16 & 17 year olds optional for those aged 18 and above
- Independent student residence accommodation - Optional for those aged 18 and above
- Breakfast & Evening meal – HOST FAMILY OPTION ONLY
- Daily education classes (BTEC Diploma in Sport, English language classes or online USA Grade 10, 11 or 12)
- Full training & Leisure kit package for your program, including training tops, shorts and socks, training and leisure tracksuits, hoodies and polo shirts and winter jackets and wet tops
- Access to a fully equipped Gym 7 days a week
- Welfare support and guidance
- 24 hour on call helpline
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