AC8 Academy

🏟 | See you all at Rossett Sports Centre this evening! 🧤 | Don’t forget to wrap up warm! #TeamAC8

Football ❤️ It’s the friendships 💛 It’s the laughter 💙 It’s the passion 💚 It’s the freedom It’s more than just a game. ⚽️| Train like a Pro. 👊| See you all at training tonight For more information on our Monday night Academy training sessions send us a DM #TeamAC8

⚽ | Tonight’s training theme - 2v2/2v1 defending principles: Key Objectives: - Body shape - Cover and balance - Anticipation/front foot - Delay/recover - Communication 🙌 | See you all at Rossett Sports Centre from 6pm @Clayts15 #TeamAC8

⚽ | Tonight’s training theme - Receiving Skills Key Objectives: - Body shape to receive back foot - Scanning/awareness - Timing and arrival to receive the ball - Weight of pass and accuracy Looking forward to see you all! @Clayts15 #TeamAC8

⚽ | Tonight’s training theme - Defending principles Key objectives: - Positive reaction - Impulse to win the ball back - Long sprint-ability to recover - Cover and balance positioning - Communication Looking forward to seeing you all tonight! #TeamAC8 #AC8Academy #Harrogate

⚽ | We believe football is for everyone 🔶 | We are proud of every single one of our Academy players 🔶 | Whether it’s a simple pass, a top bins smash, a high five to a team mate or leaving the pitch with a smile 💛 | Football is for everyone and nothing trumps humility

⚽ | Monday can only mean one thing, it's training tonight! 🙌 | We can't wait to see you all #TeamAC8

⚽ | Tonight’s training theme - 1v1 attacking principles Key objectives: - Change of speed and direction - Decision making and awareness - Touch skills/close control - Balance/co-ordination #TeamAC8

The AC8 Academy complements the coaching aspiring young footballers receive at grassroots clubs, bridging the gap between junior football clubs and professional academies. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball

It is our mission to create opportunities for young people from all walks of life to experience the highest quality coaching, igniting a passion for sport and physical activity in a positive setting in which all children can participate and thrive. #AC8 #footballharrogate

Our expert coaching team work with young people and their families to develop talent at a pace that’s right for individuals. All our coaches are DBS approved and first aid trained. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball

Developing confident, happy and well-rounded young players is at the heart of everything we do. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootball

Our high energy positive ethos harnesses enthusiasm in fun and safe environments that allow all children to achieve their full potential. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootbal

Football is proven to have positive effects on the mood, self esteem and confidence of all players. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootball

We deliver the highest calibre football and multi sports coaching for boys and girls of all abilities, nurturing and developing each and every child, building confidence, knowledge, resilience and self-esteem. Our focus is bringing out the best in all the players involved. #AC8

Through positive and enriching experiences, we aim to inspire young people from all walks of life. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootball

Children at AC8 enjoy and participate in fun and varied sports activities. We keep children active and engaged in sport to build sustainable healthy lifestyles. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootball

Children are placed in the perfect session for them. Our coaching programme has three training strands, creating opportunities for beginner, intermediate and advanced level players to express themselves and train in an environment that is best suited to them.

Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) and reports track progress and set clear targets for both player and coach. #AC8 #footballharrogate #footballmiddlesbrough #footballacademy #schools #kidsfootball #totsfootball #toddlerfootball

Players can meet new friends, feel part of a team and have fun as they learn and develop.