Moors announce the launch of a Ladies Academy

Solihull Moors have announced the launch of a brand new initiative for aspiring female footballers in joint partnership with CTC Kingshurst Academy.

A two-year full-time education and football programme, providing BTEC level qualifications in sport alongside top-class football coaching and competition in the women’s game.

The football programme offers youngsters aged 16-18 years, the chance to develop their skills on the pitch with FA Licensed Coaches, qualified at a UEFA level. They will have a full support team around them; from strength and conditioning coaches to physiotherapists and also including a membership to nearby North Solihull Sports Centre.

Players enrolled in the Academy will also have direct links to the first team at Solihull Moors Ladies FC in the FA Women`s Premier League. No tuition fees apply.

To register your interest or to find out more about this Academy, please email sarah.westwood@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk

Mark Fogarty, director of sport at The Moors, said: ‘We are all extremely excited to be able to offer this ‘full-time’ programme to the many talented girls who wish to continue their football careers alongside their academic qualifications.

‘This is a chance to play at a very good level with fantastic facilities at a top class venue. I have no doubt that we will attract large no’s for trials so please register your interest at the earliest opportunity’

Sarah Westwood, Solihull Moors Ladies Academy manager, said: ‘I am delighted that we are launching this academy for female footballers in our local community. Our aim is to provide a first-class programme of education and sport, where girls continue into higher education and have access to football on a full-time basis.

‘There is a wealth of footballing talent in our area and the launch of this academy adds another step to the pathway for women and girls football at Solihull Moors Football Club.’

TRIAL DATE:
– Wednesday 12th April 2017
– CTC Kingshurst Academy, Cooks Lane, Kingshurst, B37 6NZ
– 11am – 1pm
– Please bring footwear suitable for 4G and grass pitches, along with a drink and shin pads
– To register your interest or to find out more about this Academy, please email sarah.westwood@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk.


Article reproduced with permission from Solihull Moors FC