Development academy
Development Academy
Our Development Academy has been designed as an entry pathway to the North Kelvin United Squad program. The development academy includes players from 2017s - 2011s. Our program is specifically designed with the intention of preparing players to understand the game and develop their technical, physical and pshyco-social skills.
Players can participate in weekly training sessions delivered by our SFA qualified coaches.
Training Schedule:
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Time: Monday and Wednesday at 5-6pm and Saturdays at 9-10am
Location: North Kelvinside Primary School
*For more information contact: info@northkelvinsports.org or Tony@northkelvinsports.org
What you can expect
Emphasis is placed on the long-term development of our players focusing on tactical (game), technical (ball), physical (fitness), mental (mind) and social (friendships) elements of the game. Sessions are designed to develop players complete understanding of the game, by letting them play the game. Our sessions are designed to be engaging, challenging and fun, delivered through small sided games and fun practices.
Our development academy has a reputation for quality delivery and complete focus on player development which helps players to realise their potential. This session is extremely popular for all age groups and has significantly increased in participation level. These sessions are completely inclusive which means that everyone is welcome to join our sessions. Players of all ages, abilities and experience are welcome, therefore even if you have less experience playing the game, this is the perfect session to help break down key elements and develop through the game.
This is the first stage of entry for every player interested in joining our program or squads.
Head of development academy
Declan Walsh
Our head of development academy has graduated with a BSc honours degree in Sports Coaching and has vast experience in working in grassroots football in the past 5 years. He also has experience in extensive high level coaching within a professional environment playing for Queens Park and St Mirren Football Clubs, and represented Scotland at International Schools Football Association Senior level. Our participation centre creates opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to develop and fulfil their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.