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The Academy
Tottenham Hotspur Academy coaches young footballers from the age of 8 to 18.
The operation involves approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full time and part time staff.
A network of 35 scouts ensure that Spurs bring in the best talent locally, and compete for other national players and those based abroad.
This season nine new scholars will join the 11 existing 2nd year boys to form the nucleus of the Academy U18 squad.
The 3rd year Academy players all train with the Reserve/ Development Squad and compete for places in the Reserve Team.
STAFF DETAILS
Damien Comolli - Sporting Director
John McDermott - Academy Manager
Chris Ramsey - Assistant Academy Manager/Head of Player Development
Richard Allen - Head of Recruitment
Steve Palmer - Performance Manager
Trevor Webb - Education/Welfare Officer
Penney Smith - Academy Secretary/Administration
Coaching...
U18 Coach - Alex Inglethorpe
U16 Coach/U18 Assistant - Chris Ramsey
GK Coach - Perry Suckling
U19-U16 GK Coach, U15 Coach - Peter Hucker
U14 Coach - Bradley Allen
U13 Coach - Ose Aibangbee
U12 Coach - Pat Staunton
U11 Coach - Mat Joseph
U10 Coach - Danny Micciche
U9 Coach - Danny Buck
Community Coach - Roger Miller
Medical...
Dr Kalpesh Parmar
Aaron Harris - Head Academy Physio
Danny Murphy - Academy Physio
Dr Zafar Iqbal - Medical
Part Time Physiotherapists...
Ken Ibrahim
Clive Freeman
Chris Knight
Joe O'Reilly
Caron Whelan
FACILITIES
Tottenham Hotspur's current facilities for the academy players include...
6 excellent full-size grass pitches
4 intermediate and mini-size grass pitches
1 full-size, floodlit artificial pitch
1 artificial surface indoor area
Fully equipped remedial gymnasium
Fully equipped treatment rooms
Shower and changing facilities
Canteen and refreshment facilities
EDUCATION
All scholarship players undertake 12 hours of education per week scheduled to match their own education requirements. This is a compulsory requirement included in the offer of their scholarship.
The players attend their classes at the White Hart Lane stadium in conjunction with the North London College. They provide all the necessary teachers, but the college facilities are also available to the players whenever needed.
The education is tailored to each individual player, and the courses can vary from A-level studies, vocational subjects and can include basic numeracy and literacy where necessary.
The academy maintains a regular contact with all the registered schoolboy players from the U9 to U16 groups, and offers assistance to all the schools to stress the importance of obtaining successful examination results.
This takes the form of regular school visits, and discussions with class and head teachers concerning the progress of the boys.
Academy registration can be placed in danger if a young player persistently breaks school rules - including truancy, homework violations and misbehaviour.
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Tottenham Hotspur Academy coaches young footballers from the age of 8 to 18.
The operation involves approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full time and part time staff.
A network of 35 scouts ensure that Spurs bring in the best talent locally, and compete for other national players and those based abroad.
This season nine new scholars will join the 11 existing 2nd year boys to form the nucleus of the Academy U18 squad.
The 3rd year Academy players all train with the Reserve/ Development Squad and compete for places in the Reserve Team.
STAFF DETAILS
Damien Comolli - Sporting Director
John McDermott - Academy Manager
Chris Ramsey - Assistant Academy Manager/Head of Player Development
Richard Allen - Head of Recruitment
Steve Palmer - Performance Manager
Trevor Webb - Education/Welfare Officer
Penney Smith - Academy Secretary/Administration
Coaching...
U18 Coach - Alex Inglethorpe
U16 Coach/U18 Assistant - Chris Ramsey
GK Coach - Perry Suckling
U19-U16 GK Coach, U15 Coach - Peter Hucker
U14 Coach - Bradley Allen
U13 Coach - Ose Aibangbee
U12 Coach - Pat Staunton
U11 Coach - Mat Joseph
U10 Coach - Danny Micciche
U9 Coach - Danny Buck
Community Coach - Roger Miller
Medical...
Dr Kalpesh Parmar
Aaron Harris - Head Academy Physio
Danny Murphy - Academy Physio
Dr Zafar Iqbal - Medical
Part Time Physiotherapists...
Ken Ibrahim
Clive Freeman
Chris Knight
Joe O'Reilly
Caron Whelan
FACILITIES
Tottenham Hotspur's current facilities for the academy players include...
6 excellent full-size grass pitches
4 intermediate and mini-size grass pitches
1 full-size, floodlit artificial pitch
1 artificial surface indoor area
Fully equipped remedial gymnasium
Fully equipped treatment rooms
Shower and changing facilities
Canteen and refreshment facilities
EDUCATION
All scholarship players undertake 12 hours of education per week scheduled to match their own education requirements. This is a compulsory requirement included in the offer of their scholarship.
The players attend their classes at the White Hart Lane stadium in conjunction with the North London College. They provide all the necessary teachers, but the college facilities are also available to the players whenever needed.
The education is tailored to each individual player, and the courses can vary from A-level studies, vocational subjects and can include basic numeracy and literacy where necessary.
The academy maintains a regular contact with all the registered schoolboy players from the U9 to U16 groups, and offers assistance to all the schools to stress the importance of obtaining successful examination results.
This takes the form of regular school visits, and discussions with class and head teachers concerning the progress of the boys.
Academy registration can be placed in danger if a young player persistently breaks school rules - including truancy, homework violations and misbehaviour.
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