Advanced Academy

Development centre in association with Crystal Palace FC
This is an advanced coaching programme offering extensive support for players aged 7-13 years old.
Based at St. Colman’s College astroturf , Newry, Co.Down
It covers the key areas of technical, tactical, physical and psychological development.
There will also be positional specific play using 7v7, 8V8 and 9V9 game formats.
It is managed by Jim Lowther(former player development advisor at Crystal Palace FC).
To gain entry to the Soccer Steps Advanced Academy, each player is required to complete a practical trial that has been developed to test each individual’s ability. Players may also be invited after coaching staff observed them play club or representative football.
The content of these sessions mirrors the work carried out by Academies in England. There will also be guest visits by staff from Crystal Palace FC.
There will also be workshops delivered by sports professionals and practical sessions on sport psychology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, match analysis.
All players will be provided with systematic feedback on their progress throughout the season.
There will be an end of season trip to a tournament to play players of similar ability.
This programme is running from September 2020-June 2021. Each session is 90 mins long.
Over 45 players currently take part and they were selected through trials.
For information regarding trials, then email or call Jim Lowther

Advanced Academy – development centre in association with Crystal Palace F.C.