SPURS LADIES FOOTBALL ACADEMY - TOTTENHAM HOTPSUR FOUNDATION AND BARNET AND SOUTHGATE COLLEGE
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SPURS LADIES FOOTBALL ACADEMY TOTTENHAM HOTPSUR FOUNDATION AND BARNET AND SOUTHGATE COLLEGE
CONTENTS
Spurs Ladies Football Academy 04
What we Offer 05
ACCOMMODATION 06
BENEFITS 07
Pathways 08
Spurs Ladies 09
Recruitment Process 10
Contact us 12
03
SPURS LADIES FOOTBALL ACADEMY WHAT WE OFFER
In partnership with Barnet and Southgate College (ages 16-18)
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and Barnet and Southgate College Courses for application
link education with girls football, incorporating Tottenham Hotspur
Academy style coaching. Girls will be entered into affiliated league and 1 year courses with progression to the next level on successful
cup competitions locally, regionally and nationally. completion (or employment)
BTEC Level 1: Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
Individuals of varying abilities can apply for either a range of full-time BTEC Level 2: Diploma in Sport
level 1, 2 or 3 courses in sport or an A-level programme. There is then NVQ Level1: Certificate in Sport (Football Coaching)
the potential to continue onto a variety of Higher Education courses NVQ Level 2: Diploma in Sport (Football Coaching)
in sport or move into employment, both of which are offered at the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Sport – Sports Development
College and with the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation. or Personal training
Students will use the state of the art facilities at the College, White 2 year courses with progression to Higher Education or employment
Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, and Tottenham Hotspur Football BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport –
Club over the duration of their course. (Coaching, Development and Fitness)
A-Levels (studied at Barnet Wood Street)
A team of qualified staff from Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and
Barnet and Southgate College will deliver the coaching and teaching All students joining the Academy must commit to a programme of
elements of the programme. Female coaching staff are appropriately Full-time education with the College and monitoring of progress made
qualified with UEFA A/B qualifications in football, emergency aid, and in academic studies will directly affect the ability to play.
are CRB checked to enhanced level. A female physiotherapist from the
college is linked to the programme. Coaches on the programme are
from the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and play for Spurs Ladies
1st team. The programme is managed by Spurs Ladies Manager,
Karen Hills.
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ACCOMMODATION THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS
ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL
Homestay is one option where students can apply to stay with a family, • Training and playing kit for the programme will be provided
or alternatively students can apply for our halls of residence which is for each learner.
located in Wood Green (on the Picadillly tube line).
• Gym based sessions, which will include strength and conditioning
along with Football.
The residence
• Traditional mixed residence • A full-time physiotherapist will be available for all students.
• 161 single rooms grouped around shared kitchen/dining rooms
• Students will receive up to 10 hours of Tottenham Hotspur Academy
• Average room size: 8.8m2
standard coaching each week at the White Hart Lane Community
• Shared bathrooms – please note, no facilities for single sex use
Sports Centre.
Room facilities • Access to suitable league and cup competitions.
• IT network access points are provided
• Cleaning service, Monday to Friday
On-site facilities
• Launderette
• Shared kitchens
Places of interest and local information
Colourful, multicultural Wood Green is one of London’s busiest
commercial centres. There are numerous shops, restaurants, and cafes,
as well as a good value market. The hall is close to public transport
options which bring the rest of London – within easy reach.
For more information on accommodation including prices, contact us
on the details provided in this brochure.
06 07
PATHWAYS SPURS LADIES
During your time with us you will be given the opportunity to strengthen Spurs Ladies have a number of sides that run
your employability skills through the following: from Under 10’s to seniors this season, with over
190 girls playing football on a weekly basis.
• FA Level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications.
• Referee courses. The 1st team currently play football in the Southern National
• UK Sports Leadership qualifications Premiership and play their home games at the newly refurbished
• NCFE Fitness and exercise qualifications Harlow Town Football Club. The ladies were promoted last season
• Officiating courses in football and were worthy winners with 9 points clear at the end of the season.
• CYQ Fitness Instructing qualifications The last two years they have also reached the semi-final in the
London Cup.
We also have strong links with American Colleges where there is
potential of gaining a full scholarship.
Karen Hills - Women and Girls Coordinator
at Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and
Spurs Ladies Manager.
Karen has managed Spurs Ladies for three
seasons and since taking over, she has
gained promotion with the team where they
now play in the Southern National Division.
Karen is an FA Cup winner within the “The Spurs Ladies Football Academy provides a great opportunity for girls
women’s game where she played most of to improve their football skills at a high level and also achieve academically
her football career at Charlton Athletic at Barnet and Southgate College. The programme is a fantastic idea as it
as a semi-professional player. Her achievements have meant a allows students to combine their education with football. I am happy to see
successful career in coaching and since managing she has gained her the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation supporting the women’s game”.
UEFA B license and is currently working towards her UEFA A license. Gareth Bale - Tottenham Hotspur first team player and Wales International
08 09RECRUITMENT PROCESS Girls are encouraged to contact sportstrials@soutgate.ac.uk directly to express an interest in the academy. Individuals can also apply through schools and local youth and community projects via Barnet and Southgate College website application form. Please state Spurs Ladies Football Academy in the course options section. Applicants will be invited to play in an exhibition match and if selected, will attend an initial interview at the college to establish the best academic programme that reflects their qualifications and future ambitions. If not successful for the academy there is still opportunities to attend the college with our other sports programmes. 10 11
CONTACT US For more information on the girls schemes offered please contact: Karen Hills - Women and Girls Development Officer for the Foundation and Spurs Ladies Manager. Email: karen.hills@tottenhamhotspur.com Phone: 020 8365 5134 Holly Straw – College Recruitment Email: holly.straw@southgate.ac.uk Phone: 020 8886 6521 (ext 6202) Address: Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Bill Nicholson Way, 748 High Road, London, N17 0AP. or Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus, High Street, Southgate, London, N14 6BS. Website: www.tottenhamhotspur.com/foundation www.southgate.ac.uk
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