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Blaby & Whetstone
Classroom Education Chat
17th February 2025
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Blaby & Whetstone
Training Session
19th February 2025
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Coalville
Training Session & Classroom Education Chat
19th February 2025
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Our on site educators/assessors will ensure that our students are provided with excellent support and guidance. Our brand new modular classrooms along with our training facility offers students the perfect environment to enhance their future prospects and develop their footballing ability.
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The Advanced Football Development Academy is a unique alternative to typical college programmes. AFDA offers young people the opportunity to work with former Premier League Footballers Muzzy Izzet and Steve Walsh along with their highly qualified teaching and coaching staff. At AFDA we aim to develop the football skills and abilities of youngsters whilst working towards a recognised qualification. Our on site educators/assessors will ensure that our students are provided with excellent support and guidance to complete their academic qualifications.
Alternative Provisions Program
The Advanced Football Development Academy (AFDA) is proud to announce the launch of its Alternative Provision (AP) program starting in February 2025. This initiative is designed to support 11-16-year-olds who are disengaged from mainstream education and may face some learning difficulties. The goal is to help these young people gain valuable qualifications and improve their chances of returning to mainstream education or securing employment. To see more about this program, click the button below!
What People Say About Us
It’s an amazing academy with top quality coaches in very family orientated surroundings. it’s great to have AFDA in our community.
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AFDA Training Session – Open to all U16 Footballers and Year 11 Students
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AFDA Training Session – Open to all U16 Footballers and Year 11 Students.