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Turning potential into excellence Southampton Football club Player Development Program
Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
How we prepare
to perform
We are Southampton FC.
The Saints. Our proud
tradition runs from our
foundation in 1885 to
competing in the English
Premier League today.
Since 2014, we’ve achieved
four top eight finishes
in the world’s most
competitive soccer league
and reached the 2016/17
English Football League
Cup Final and the 2017/18
FA Cup Semi Final.
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Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
We put faith in youth. Our targeted We prepare players to perform on the pitch
scouting and recruitment strategy and and to thrive in life beyond it – it’s what
our world-class Academy underpins our we call turning Potential into Excellence.
ability to compete at the highest level – It’s a mission that runs right through our
and players who earnt their stripes with Club and it’s delivered through our unique
us now perform at the pinnacle of world culture and footballing philosophy –
soccer. Our success and theirs has been The Southampton Way.
built on the rigour and forensic approach
to player development that we apply
here at Saints.
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Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
Programs developed Gareth
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with one of the BALE
world’s most prolific
Academies
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The Southampton FC Academy is Nathan
recognized across the world as a leading Dyer
authority in youth player development.
We have an excellent track record of
producing international players using
the Southampton Way.
meet THE ACAdemy graduates
Technical skill. Dynamic, exciting play.
Positive, entertaining soccer. We embed
our distinct style of play in every youngster
MATT
that we work with – from Club legend
Matt Le-Tissier, to all-time Premier League TARGETT
James Alex
record goal scorer Alan Shearer and one of
the biggest global stars in the game today, Ward-prowse Oxlade-Chamberlain
Gareth Bale.
By putting the player at the center of
everything we do, we’re able to make
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the most of their abilities and turn their
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potential into excellence.
Luke Bale. Oxlade-Chamberlain. Ward-Prowse. Walcott.
This rich and unique history provides Shaw Shaw. There are few academies in the world with a
the foundation for our Club’s Player track record as prolific as ours. By partnering with
Development Program. our Club, you tap in to the resources and technical
knowhow our Academy has developed over the years.
Armed with that kind of knowledge, how far could
your players go?
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into excellence development program
Academy player focus:
Gareth Bale
From young
Saint to
Galactico
Our Academy scouting team identified
Gareth had massive talent when he
was just nine years old. He joined our
Academy where he honed skills that
have defined his playing style and began
his journey from potential to excellence
“
Since when I was 9
they looked after
me all the way, they
really take care
“
I think it’s the only
club that can keep
on consistently
producing young
and the pinnacle of world soccer. A big of every step in players like that
part of his success was being taught The your career and and I think it’s a
Southampton Way – the foundation for
our Player Development Program. for me it was the credit to everyone at
best education in Southampton. Without
football being at being there I really
Southampton. don’t think I would
”
be where I am today.
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Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
The Academy Performance
Plan – creating your
pathway to excellence
01 our
objective
To nurture our defined playing style in all our
Academy teams and deliver our coaching philosophy
that provides player-centered, holistic and phase
Powerful and adaptable, The Academy
specific support to each Academy player.
Performance Plan is the player-
centered strategy that ensures our Club
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consistently produces young players
who compete at the highest levels of our
professional soccer. The same plan is
available to our global partners.
Style
The Southampton Way is our defined playing style
It provides a systematic approach for you and it’s delivered in two parts:
to deliver The Southampton Way – the
defined playing style and the coaching Our Culture – how we act, behave, our values
philosophy at the heart of our Club. Our Football Philosophy – playing and coaching
By providing direct access to our strategy,
03 our
people and expertise, the Academy
Performance Plan provides a framework
for you to maximize the potential of your Approach
players and embed a culture of excellence
within your Club at every level. This is how we deliver the Southampton Way
across coaching, sports science, medical,
education, welfare and recruitment.
04 our
PRODUCTIVITY
Ultimately we are defined by results. We have
a proven track record of producing players who
perform at the elite level.
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Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
Home or away? The International
There are two ways that you can connect
Academy Partnership
with our Player Development Program –
Innovative. Authentic. Advanced. Our This program is rooted in our Club’s
International Academy Partnership gives philosophy, giving you access to
H A
your Club a long-term affiliation with Southampton FC tools and training
ours – helping your staff learn, grow and sessions in a tailored plan created to
develop in the same way we train our your requirements.
people – The Southampton Way.
Our UK Player Development Camp. Our International Academy Partnership.
Your teams visit Staplewood, Deliver your Performance Plan in
our state-of-the-art Category 1 Academy, the comfort of your own Club, with
for a camp designed to kick start international support delivered in a way
your performance plan. that suits you, exactly when you need it.
Cutting-edge promotional
Dedicated, accessible Staff Designation
mentoring
and marketing support with
and personalized service Marketing
& Support & IP Rights
content proudly affiliated
to our Club
Access Tailored
cutting-edge Online program
training International Partnership
Content created to
programs Platform
Academy strategy
your needs
immediately Partner and budget
online
Each package can be tailored to meet your
Club’s specific needs and budget.
Support your coaches Coach Academy Our unique approach
and target areas for education performance delivered through a
development in their game plan tailored plan
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into excellence development program
Coach Education:
Creating the SFC toolkit – Introductory workshop
– Coaching Mentoring framework
perfect partnership – Annual workshops at US Soccer Convention
DESIGNATION:
– Player development plans
We’ve created two tiers of the International – International Academy Partner
– Understand behaviors (psychology profiling)
Academy Partnership to meet the different
– Nutrition & hydration support
requirements of our partner clubs and ensure Marketing & IP Rights:
The Southampton Way is as accessible to as – Year round access to SFC Global Academy staff
– Bespoke Partnership logo
many teams as possible. Each tier delivers – Exclusive invitation to visit Southampton FC
– Southampton FC apparel Logo
our Academy Performance Plan and can be
tailored to meet your requirements. – Signed merchandise
Online coaching platform:
– Player & coach digital imagery
– My content – create practice & session tool
– First team player access for bespoke
digital content – Southampton FC coach and player
development interviews
– Individual development plan (guide)
Partnership Strategy:
– 4 corner model approach:
– Southampton FC to conduct process remotely
Gold Platinum – Southampton FC staff visit Partner Club in USA
T: Coaching practices
T: Coaching videos
T: Player skill videos
Academy Performance Plan:
T: Coaching session
– Generic Macro/Meso and Micro cycle –
Seasonal program PH: Strength & conditioning videos
PH: Nutrition videos
The most accessible Our platinum tier
– Age specific Macro & Meso cycle (U6-U16)
outfield player program PH: FIFA 11+ warm ups
way to partner with delivers the – Age specific Macro & Meso cycle (U9-U16) PH: Physical preparation guides
goalkeepers seasonal program
Saints and turn full package of – Southampton FC coaching philosophy
PS: Creating positive environments
your potential ongoing support, – Southampton FC playing philosophy & style
PS: Moving players up and down age groups
PS: Playing different positions
into excellence tools, knowledge – Southampton FC phase and position specific
S: Homework challenge
at your Club and cutting-edge
player characteristics
S: Feedback considerations
training techniques
UK Player Development Camps:
– Priority booking
Southampton Cup (US series):
– Priority entry
Indicates what’s included in the Platinum Tier
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Turning Potential Southampton FC player
into excellence development program
Some of our
success stories…
“
we believe that SFC has one
of the best youth programs
in the world. The coaching
education has been fantastic,
“
The Southampton/
Puma FC combined
message is one that
also resonates
gives our coaches a great with communities
resource & the coach and people. This is
education at SAC & Baltimore why we have been so
Armour has become better as successful sharing
a result of the partnership. the message and
”
has helped us grow
here and in new
communities.
”
SAC & Baltimore Armour –
Executive Director: Craig Blackburn
Robbie Million, President Puma FC
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY PARTNER
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY PARTNER
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into excellence development program
The UK
Development Camp 01 02
our objective our Style
Dynamic, accessible and enjoyable
– our UK Player Development Camp
We take a player-centered approach We introduce your players to
gets your players and staff working
to everything we do with a program “The Southampton Way”:
face to face with ours at Staplewood,
designed to leave your players:
the Academy and beating heart of – Players placed into squads grouped by
our Club. – Having improved their ability age bands to map them against peers
and learnt new skills
Our program is open to all – coaching – We instil our Ten Academy behaviors as
the Academy Performance Plan – Understanding their strengths their code of conduct
and bringing the philosophy and the areas to work on
of Southampton FC to players of
every ability. – Being ready to work hard and enjoy
the game more than ever
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our Approach our productivity
– Each player is tested and benchmarked – A match on the last day helps
on performance against peers consolidate the players’ learning
– Match day team targets and individual – We make a presentation to players on
development plans set and integrated the final afternoon with each player
into the camp having individual feedback
– Attacking and defending set plays – We issue homework skills each day –
taught, as used by Southampton FC with VT’s showing Academy players
Academy teams performing the tasks
– GPS technology assesses and improves
players’ movements
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into excellence development program
a closer look
at your package
Meet Tour of Tour of
SOUTHAMTON FC staplewood St. MAry’s
PLAYERS Campus Stadium
Get up close with members Visit Staplewood and see Get behind the scenes
of the current first team where we turn Potential at our home ground
into Excellence
Full board & Uk TRAVEL
Accommodation ARRANGEMENTS
Accommodation within Making your trip as simple
easy reach of our Club as possible
and training ground
Player: Cost per person Cost per person
7 night stay (excluding Flights) (Non Hotel Accommodation) (Hotel Accommodation)
Optional Extras: Premier league fixture
Development Camp
and london visit Accommodation: Full Board From £950 £1,495
Airport Transfer & internal travel
Crown your experience with a Premier League
match and visit to nearby London Adult:
7 Night Stay (Excluding Flights)
Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
£815 £1,165
Airport Transfer & internal travel
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into excellence development program
UK Player Development
Camp feedback. Previous
participants have said:
“
The exposure to The
Southampton Way and
complete access to
the grounds and the With the training,
coaches has just they’re very upfront We just want
and honest with you,
been unbelievable which I’ve enjoyed
the kids to be
”
inspired by
UK Player Development Camp,
previous participant
the Southampton
Columbus East FC –
Development Player Co-ordinator:
Way and take it
Marc Mirrello
back home to
The whole
experience has grow the game
been remarkable
UK Player Development Camp, Elite Tournaments, 2018
previous participant
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