Football Academy Pre-Season Information 2021-2022 Season

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Football Academy Pre-Season Information 2021-2022 Season
Football Academy
    Pre-Season
   Information

2021-2022 Season

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The pre-season camp is a vital event in the Academy’s annual calendar, it
helps our teams to start the season well. The camp offers players an
opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Academy values and also
provides a crucial team-building opportunity. It is expected that all players
will attend without fail.

The arrival date for ALL Academy players is Tuesday 31st August and players
need to arrive at the College Reception on Main Campus between 9.00 am
and 18.00 on that day.

On arrival on the 31st August all players will;
  • Register with the FA Manager/FA Coaches
  • Register with the Director of Admissions & complete immigration &
      enrolment checks.
  • Undergo a health check with the Academy Sports Injury Therapist to
      ensure match fit. Any injuries must be declared. Any current medical
      issues will be discussed. Height & weight measured
  • Be issued with full FA kit & kit bag
  • Travel to Hull University

Please refer to itinerary in this document for full day schedule

 PLEASE NOTE:
 Players arriving earlier than 31st August cannot be accommodated in
 college boarding accommodation unless quarantining and the College
 accepts no responsibility for BHCFA students until Tuesday 31st August
 Players must look at alternative independent accommodation if they plan
 to arrive in the UK prior to the 31st.

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PRE SEASON RESIDENTIAL TRIP INFORMATION
Visit To:                                     Hull University
                                              Inglemire Lane, Kingston upon Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
                                              HU6 7TS
                                              Phone: +44 1482 462080
                                              https://www.hull.ac.uk/index.aspx
Date From                                     Wednesday 01 September 20201
Date To:                                      Saturday 04 September 2021
Travel Details:                               Coach Hire Company: Carters Travel
                                              Tel: 01536 330789
                                              Additionally Brooke House College Minibuses
                                              Tuesday 1st September 2020
                                              Departure from College: 08:30 approx
                                              Saturday 5th September
                                              Departure from Hull University: 15:00 Approx

                                              Travel time of roughly 2,5 Hours.
Accommodation details:                        Students will be accommodated in single rooms.
                                              Please find the link to the Campus Map below. We are going
                                              to stay at Courtyard(53) and use the International Sport
                                              Arena(30), Sport and Fitness Centre (47) and the football
                                              pitches (grass and artificial) what you can see on the top.

                                              Courtyard phone number: +44 1482 462080

                                              https://www.hull.ac.uk/editor-assets/docs/campus-map.pdf

Planned number of students attending:         140 approx (due to complex travel due to covid19 we are
                                              awaiting final numbers)
Members of supervising staff in attendance:   TBC confirmed dependant on numbers. Staff student ratios
                                              will be fully maintained at all times
Names of accompanying staff & contact         Istvan Kislorincz                +447802338842
information:                                  (Academy Manager)                i.kislorincz@brookehouse.com
(Additional staff members may be added)
                                              Niall O’Grady                +447525837431
                                              (Assistant Manager)
                                                                           n.ogrady@brookehouse.com

                                              Adam Hohn (Coach)            a.hohn@brookehouse.com

                                              Callum Burston (Coach)       c.burston@brookehouse.com

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Kieran Bedford                             k.bedford@brookehouse.com
                                (Sports Injury Therapist)

                                Norbert Farkas (Coach)                     n.farkas@brookehouse.com
                                George Foster (Coach)                      g.foster@brookehouse.com
                                Jack Bryan (Coach)                         j.bryan@brookehouse.com
                                Judit Kislorincz-Gyorvari                  j.kislorincz@brookehouse.com
                                (Residential Tutor)
Emergency Contact at College:   Ian Smith                                  01858 462452
                                (Principal)
First Aid:                      All Football Academy staff are First Aid trained.
                                First Aid provision & implementation will be managed by Kieran
                                Bedford (Football Academy Sports Injury Therapist)

                                It is essential the Academy is informed of any current / previous
                                medical conditions and injuries.

                                Any player bringing medication MUST discuss their health needs
                                with Kieran at Registration on the 31st August

Safeguarding Responsibility:    George Foster (College Deputy DSL attached to Football Academy)

Planned activities:             During the pre-season event the group will be able to experience a
                                number of activities in an organised schedule, as well as a number
                                of activities outside of this schedule based on individual enjoyment.
                                Primarily the groups will be involved in football related practises to
                                assess ability and fitness levels, as well as implementing BHCFA
                                philosophies.

                                Possible afternoon activities available as below:
                                Swimming, Gym, Sightseeing
Additional Information:         Below is a list of items that the players should ensure they bring
                                with them in a rucksack/’weekend’ case or bag:
                                •        Running Trainers / Gym Trainers
                                •        Football Boots – Hard Ground and Grass
                                •        Astro Turf / Indoor Trainers
                                •        Personal Toiletries
                                •        Change of clothes to cover up to 4 evenings.
                                •        Any personal medication –must be specified on
                                         consent Form
                                •        Swimming attire
                                •        Sports Drinks Bottle
                                •        Towel
                                •        Shin pads
                                •        Foam roller

                                Academy Training Kit will be provided upon arrival at the College however it is
                                advised that players bring their own blue shirt and shorts, in case the size of kit given
                                is not comfortable.

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IMPORTANT FOOTWEAR NOTIFICATION
FOOTWEAR on 3G and 4G pitches at Harborough Town Football Club

The College has been instructed that the only footwear permissible on the new artificial
4G pitch will be rubber stud football boots which are clean and not covered in mud.
No other footwear e.g. metal studs blades or trainers will be allowed on the surface.
This requirement will also apply to the existing 3G.
Any player not wearing the correct footwear will not be allowed on to the artificial pitches
and the club will be applying this policy rigidly.

PERSONAL PREPARATION FOR PRE SEASON
As the season starts the week following pre-season camp all players should arrive fully
prepared and fit having followed a personal training regime over the Summer period.

ACCOMPANYING PARENTS & PRE SEASON
Parents that are accompanying players to the UK are welcome to visit the Director of Ad-
missions at the Fountain Court Admissions & Marketing Offices on arrival. The Admissions
Office will be holding an ‘Open House’ on 31st August for any parents that would like to
drop in. You will be able to discuss any last minute queries, take a copy of your child’s BRP
card (Tier 4 visa holders) & lodge any pocket money. We will not however be able to con-
duct any tours of the campus or accommodation as the College does not open until Satur-
day 5th September.

Parents will be able to meet the Academy Manager & Coaches at the PK Building on 31st
August from 14:00-17:00.
Parents wishing to visit Hull University to watch a training session are welcome to visit the
Sports Centre on Friday Morning and Saturday Morning Sessions. You will need to provide
your own transport & please advise the Football Academy Manager of your plan so he is
aware of visitors.

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PRE SEASON ITINERARY 2021

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