Whitey: A very good trials day
By Ray Simpson
Darlington assistant manager Alan White talks about a successful trials day for the Academy at...
Darlington assistant manager Alan White talks about a successful trials day for the Academy at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday, and looks ahead to the future.
You can listen to his interview here:
Check out what’s on offer at our new Academy!
The following are the main features of our BTEC qualifications, which will be delivered by Darlington FC and SCL Education Group:
- Free Puma kit package
- Coaching and mentoring by former Professional Footballers and UEFA qualified Coaches.
- Individual Positional-based specialised coaching by Former Professional Footballers.
- Fitness Coach among the Academy staff who will devise fitness plans and give dietary advice, as well as access to the Gym facilities at Xercise4Less.
- Monthly assessments and goal-setting.
- Football and Education both delivered from Blackwell Meadows which boasts six grass pitches and excellent facilities.
- Laws of the game training from a former Premier League referee.
- Media Training.
- Match Analysis Training.
- Taster sessions in Coaching.
- Represent the football club in the U19 National League Alliance and also in the prestigious FA Youth Cup.
- Daily opportunities to impress the First Team Manager and Assistant Manager.
- Opportunities to train with the First Team Squad.
- Direct exit route into the First Team.
- Regular friendlies against Premier League, Championship and Football League Clubs.
- Visits to St George’s Park, St James’ Park, The Riverside and Stadium of Light.
- Free entry to Darlington FC first team home matches
