Individual goalkeeping coaching provided for goalkeepers

For the latest newsletter please see our News page New academy night starting in Southend From September 2010 the academy will be expanding to have another centre based at playfootball.net. Next Selection evening CHANGE OF DATE Wednesday 14th July, 6-8pm at Plumberow Primary School For under 6 to under 13 boys (for season 2010-2011) This coaching evening is free of charge End of season Training to take a break from end of May We will resume on 8th September at Plumberow School, 4.45pm - 7pm For all News/Events articles click here

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The Academy will hold a general selection evening again at a future date. We are always interested in new players joining.

If you are interested in your son attending the Academy please fill out a Registration Form. We will then contact you for your son to attend a coaching session.

Matt Lockwood, professional footballer at Colchester United FC. Previously at Leyton Orient and Nottingham Forest, selected for P.F.A team of the year 4 times is looking to further develop the academy.

View Matt's full career profile along with our other staff profiles ...

• We run advanced and development groups
• Training takes place each week on Wednesday (from November training changes to King Edmund School Astro-turn 5-6pm)
• Half term games against other Academies, Premier League and league football teams
• Previous trips included a visit to Manchester United FC training ground, training and a tour of Old Trafford
• Future games include another trip to Manchester United to play their development groups
• Coaching from other professional players
• High quality coaching with SAQ work included to improve co-ordination and movement
• Opportunity to be viewed by professional scouts and chance to trial at pro clubs