And if that wasn’t enough, at the end of the camp, and at the discretion of the West Ham coaches, standout performance players will be invited to go to London and spend 8-10 days training at the West Ham United Academy.
Being held in conjunction with the island’s Phuket Soccer Schools and US based Global Image Sports (GIS), this unique development camp will give enthusiastic young football lovers, who are committed to developing their technical skills and willing to work hard to realise their full playing potential, an opportunity to take their game to the next level.
Any football stars of the future need to have a good attitude to playing the game in terms of commitment, desire to listen, learn, practice and work hard to improve, and this camp is aimed helping players in all of these areas.
Students of the game need regular and repe00ve exposure to the best teachers of the game. To that end, Phuket Soccer Schools is inviting young players to take up one of just 32 places at the upcoming West Ham United Academy Camp which will take place over five days – March 5th-9th, at Thanyapura.
This five day camp will comprise superb on-pitch learning opportunities delivered by two best-in-class experienced youth coaches from their UK-based academy.
Each daily session will encompass a mix of up-tempo football coaching crammed full of technical developmental experiences, together with a good measure of fun and sport education.
Head Coach of Phuket Soccer Schools – Martin Hill is confident the young player’s game will benefit from this camp and they will have a superb fun five days.
West Ham United Football Club has one of the most respected youth academies in world football.
Under the direction of academy director Tony Carr, the West Ham United Academy has produced players such as Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Jermain Defoe who have gone on to play at the very top level of professional football.
The Coaches
Ian Yuill
Former West Ham United Schoolboy and Youth Team Player
Job positions at West Ham United FC
• Pre-Academy Coach – West Ham United
• Academy Coach West Ham United
• West Ham United Academy Lead Coach U10s, U11s, U13s,
• West Ham United Academy Assistant Coach U10s, U13s, U15s
• West Ham United Technical Skills Coach – all academy age groups
Coaching Highlights & Achievements
• Led West Ham United U13’s to Premier League Cup Final glory at St Georges Park v Manchester
City
• Developed & coached players with international recognition
• Created and delivered an age appropriate Technical Syllabus for all West Ham United Academy
age groups – specifically U9 to U16 age groups
• Implemented & delivered position specific practices U15 & U16 – Hybrid Schoolboy Programme
• Introduced & deployed Academy Soccer Coach software for the Academy to assist with the
Premier League audit 2012
• Gaining Category 1 Premier League Academy status
Qualifications
UEFA B,(working towards UEFA A, FA Youth Modules 1,2,& 3, Talent ID Certified, Child protection & Best practice, FA Emergency Aid, Full FACA membership, League Managers Association full membership.
Ross Klinefelter
Job Positions at West Ham United FC
Head Coach U12s
7 years at West Ham United FC Academy
Coaching Highlights & Achievements
Coached and scouted throughout North and Central America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and
Singapore. Previously at Crystal Palace Football Club.
Qualifications
UEFA B Licence, FA Youth Licence 1, 2 & 3
Eligibility: Boys & girls aged 8-13
Dates: Saturday March 5 – Wednesday March 9
Session times: Saturday - 3:30pm - 6pm
Sun - Wed 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: B9,000 (PSS Player)
B10,000 (Non PSS Player)
What’s included:
• 5 days Category 1 youth player coaching
• Expert technical/tactical development
• FREE Bus pick-up and drop service to/from South & Middle Island
• Branded training t-shirt
• Branded leisure polo shirt
• Access to WHU academy resources
• 10+ hours of great fun, new friendships and player development
For more information please contact: +66 (0) 85-331-0295 or email: info@phuketsoccerschools.com