he Academy of Sport was established in January 2004 and is a centre of proven football excellence. Its aims & objectives are to encourage all young individuals: To Take Part in Sport, Be Healthy, Enjoy & Achieve (individually and as part of a team), To Make a Positive Contribution.

All through the year the Academy of Sport runs ongoing & school holiday, football & sport courses at various locations throughout the East London area. All locations are fully facilitated with quality pitches & traininig grounds available.

The Academy of Sport sets up and manages workshops within the London area, where structured football & sports learning programmes, applicable to time, age ability and growth of the trainees, are operated within a safe environment.

Through our various working partnerships there are always scouting opportunities available throughout the year for all levels and ages.

e run after school homework classes. Tutorial classes in Social Subjects (Food & Nutrition, Self Esteem, Bullying, Staying Safe), Football (Rules & Regulations, Positions, Tatics, Warm Up & Warm Down). We have a mentoring programme and for the older children. We run JFO courses (Junior Football Organisers) and Level 1 Coaching Certificates, FA Certified (For Boys & Girls).

By attending any of The Academy courses pupils can learn and develop their educational, social and sporting skills.

Those who do not initially aspire will be given continued support and encouragement is always at hand.

Only professional, experienced and qualified coaches and tutors staff and manage our programmes. All staff prior to employment are fully CRB checked and screened.

Our working partners also include: McDonalds, Elevate, The Football Association, Kick It Out, Hackney Football Partnership, PAYP, The Learning Trust, Hackney Voluntary Action, Local Schools Association and Hackney Sports Services.