BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC FOOTBALL TRIAL

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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC TRIAL DATES

Albion's Academy is inviting applications for open trials.

Talented young footballers are being asked to attend an open trial which could see them embark on a journey which ends with the

Brighton & Hove Albion FC first team.

Albion in the Community (AITC) is the Seagulls’ official charity but it also runs an array of high quality coaching centres across Sussex, aimed  at improving the standard of football throughout the county.

And part of its work is identifying and nurturing local talent at specialist sessions which sit directly under the Albion’s own academy.

The Seagulls run an academy programme for young players aged between 9 and 16 and have seen a number of prospects progress to the first team, including Lewis Dunk and Jake Forster-Caskey.

AITC runs a feeder programme into the club’s official academy, the highest of which is the Elite Centre.

There, players benefit from weekly expert coaching in line with the academy’s philosophy at the Albion’s state-of-the-art training complex in Lancing. They also play matches against sides from similar programmes at rival professional clubs during the  school holidays, which last year included the likes of Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.

It is the highest standard of football outside the club’s

academy structure and has an impressive track record.

In the 2014/15 season 28 players from the programme

received trials at professional clubs.

As well as the Elite Centre, AITC also runs invitation

centres for other young footballers. These invite-only

sessions are designed to provide a pathway for local

players from park football to academy level.

Brighton & Hove Albion's Academy is inviting

applications for open trials for this season's

under-12 and under-14 boys' teams at the

American Express Elite Football Performance Centre.


You must be in either of the under-12 or under-14

year groups and register your interest to take part

in the trials, which will run from 1pm until 4pm on the

two respective dates.

At the end of each season players from the Invitation and

Elite Centre are also given the chance to participate

in a European tour to experience playing competitive

football against different styles and cultures. This

season the teams came home with an impressive

six trophies, with the U16s still to attend the Denmark

Cup in Copenhagen.

There are also development centre sessions held

by AITC across Sussex providing expert coaching

to hundreds of young people.

The AITC system is very fluid. Players can move

between the different centres, meaning none of the

youngsters disappear from the radar. They certainly aren’t just forgotten.

As Dave Green, the charity’s football development

manager, says, it isn’t just about unearthing the next superstar.

He explained: “We offer a unique opportunity within

the professional game for local youth players to

develop new technical and tactical skills and

knowledge while continuing to play for their local grassroots club.

“We don’t want to take people away from their club –

far from it. The number of young players who make

it from a professional academy is small but we

want to help local young players make the best of

their ability. That might be creating a pathway to the

club’s official academy, or it might be helping them

develop so they can play at Ryman League level

rather than Sussex County League when they are older.”

With the new season approaching, AITC is now looking

to identify players for its Elite Centre and Invitation

Centres and is inviting talented youngsters to a free

trial day at the American Express Elite Football

Performance Centre in Lancing.


The trials are open to players currently in the

under-8s to under-13s age groups.

If you would like more information or to book a

place, call 01273 878277 or e-mail: [email protected]

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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FC JOBS

Outfield Players – Technical

• Passing – Playing forwards through tight passing channels
• Receiving the ball – Receiving the ball in the air to pass in the least number of touches
• Passing – Generic passing practises to move the ball on two touches
• Running / Dribbling with the ball – Developing the 1st touch to break through a variation of receiving surfaces
• Running / Dribbling with the ball – Variations in the dribble to advance in 1 v 1’s
• Shooting – Shifting the ball to get shots off under pressure
• Passing – Keeping the ball moving for a long period of time
• Manipulating the ball – Shifting the ball across the body with a variation of surfaces
• Turning – Turning away from pressure and protecting possession of the ball

Outfield Players – Tactical

• Possession (Playing out from the back) – Midfield rotation to receive high and low open up passing channels
• Possession (Retaining the ball to penetrate) – Working in front or behind opponents to retain the ball looking to play forwards
• Possession (Game management) – Playing with and against an overload (the extra man)
• Attacking (Counter attacking) – Breaking from the defending third
• Attacking (Centrally) – Playing between lines and breaking lines with and without the ball
• Attacking (Wide areas) – 1 v 1’s, 2 v 2’s to create goalkeeping opportunities
• Defending (Individual) – Approach to the ball dependent on the opposition and area of the pitch
• Defending (Groups & Units) – Defending later and deeper
• Defending (Making play predictable, Regains and Possession Decision) – Pressure as the team/group hunting the ball for quick regain

Goalkeepers

• Goalkeeper support – Variety of passes and support for players in possession
• Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to penetrate with distribution
• Goalkeeper support – How the goalkeeper can affect the state of the game
• Goalkeeper defending – How to deal with 1 v 1 situations in game situations
• Goalkeeper defending – Early shots always being set in and around the box
• Goalkeeper defending – Positioning and decision making in dealing with the cross
• Goalkeeper communications – Organisation and support to the defender
• Goalkeeper communications – Communications to players away from the ball
• Goalkeeper communications – Developing the goalkeeper to compact

Foundation Phase at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy

Outfield Players – Technical

• Protecting the Ball – Setting the scene for receiving on the safe side – guidelines for success
• Passing – Short, quick and high tempo passing in small groups
• Receiving the Ball- Developing the set as part of link play to move the ball forwards
• Turning – Developing turns under passive pressure to include disguise
• Shooting – Longer distance shooting relevant to the age of the group
• Running / Dribbling With the Ball – Long and thin practices to practice breaking into space from a dribble or receiving the ball
• Shooting – One touch finishing around the goal on angles with pressure approaching
• Passing – Passing within larger areas focusing on techniques to a longer pass (floor / aerially)
• Manipulating the Ball – Quick foot movements to manipulate a small skills ball

Outfield Players – Tactical

• Possession (Individual) – Developing players to receive the ball and maintain possession on their safe side
• Possession (Group Play) – Develop players to receive and play away from pressure in small groups
• Possession (Directional) – Possession / wave practises maintaining the speed of the ball from start to finish
• Attacking (Individual) – Changes of direction and speed to beat opponents
• Attacking (Groups) – Small group attacking practices (4v4, 5v5). Movement/combinations to create and exploit space
• Attacking (with/against overloads) – Small sided games working on creating and exploiting space on the transition
• Defending (Pressure the Ball) – Basic principles to approaching a player in possession
• Defending (Small Groups) – Possession based practices focusing the change of roles based on the movement of the ball
• Defending (Regaining to Play) – Regaining the ball and countering to a scoring conclusion

Goalkeepers

• Goalkeeper support – Passes and throws to start play
• Goalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution option
• Goalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a save
• Goalkeeper defending – Throw ball situations and close range shots
• Goalkeeper defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas
• Goalkeeper defending – Making recovery saves within the game
• Goalkeeper communications – To defenders individually and as part of a unit
• Goalkeeper communications – Developing the ability to be clear and concise
• Goalkeeper communications – Start positions in relation to the ball

Goalkeeper Youth / Professional Phase at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy

Goalkeepers – Technical

• Distribution – Out of the back to the best option and supporting the play
• Crossing – Dealing with deep crosses into the 18 yard box and transition to distribute
• Shot Stopping – Into line and down the line of the ball for angled strike
• Handling – Dealing with low balls around the set position inclusive of the 1v1 encounter
• Shot Stopping – Dealing with low, medium and high dives from a central and angled strike
• Crossing – Dealing with crosses centrally and to front post areas
• Shot Stopping – Dealing with close reaction shots, double and triple saves
• Distribution – Technique of starting counter attacks, choice of delivery
• Crosses – Dealing with crosses centrally and to the back post area

Goalkeepers – Tactical

• Goalkeeper support – Start play using a variety of passes and providing angles for support for players in possession
• Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to penetrate wi