PRO FOOTBALL ACADEMY RSA
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About
Ian Littleton, founder of PFA in South Africa, believes that there are so many talented footballers out there, that for whatever reasons don’t get scouted. His driving force is to give those players the same opportunities as those in pro club academies. And so PFA was born.
At PFA all players and parents are asked to show the same commitment and discipline that you would attending a professional academy, and in return you will receive the same standard of coaching and follow the same syllabus as all the pro clubs. More importantly, PFA will focus on your child as an individual and their development needs. We’ll give them a safe, secure environment to take risks, be creative and feel confident to learn at their own pace over the long term. Every player will have an individual learning plan and a 12 week review with the Academy Director.
Every player and parent will be made to feel part of the PFA family, where not only do we create players with character and intelligence, but lifelong memories and friendships too. PFA exists to give something extra to all those players in grassroots leagues, as well as providing ‘top up’ coaching to those already in pro club academies or on trial. What unites us all is our passion for the beautiful game.
“The more you work, the more you learn, and the more you learn, the more awesome you can become.” “The secret of hard work, competing and character is asking yourself, what can you learn tomorrow, and what are you willing to do for it” Lee Waddington, Academy Director, PFA
The four cornerstones of learning at PFA are
TECHNICAL
Ball mastery, travelling with the ball, receiving, passing, finishing, shooting
PHYSICAL
Running mechanics, speed, dynamic movement, stamina, agility, balance, co-ordination
TACTICAL
Understanding formations, specific tactics, recognising key moments, reacting to triggers
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Team dynamics, leadership, social skills, performance under pressure
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ACADEMY PHILOSOPHY
THE 1ST SESSION THAT THE PLAYER ATTENDS, AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE CARRIED OUT. IF THE PLAYER RECEIVES A SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT THE PLAYER WILL BE OFFERED A PLACE AT THE ACADEMY.
ACADEMY MONTHLY BREAKDOWN PAYMENT WILL BE TAKEN ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH 1.ACADEMY REGISTRATION : R3500 SOUTH AFRICANS ONLY And R4500 Foreign players. ACCOMMODATION EXCLUDING SCHOOLING. R2300-00 FOR FOOD, ACCOMMODATION, ELITE TRAINING AND TRANSPORT TO VARIOUS DESTINATIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS EVERY PFA PLAYER: 1. TO BE SIGNED UP TO A GO CARDLESS MONTHLY MANDATE 2. TO PURCHASE A FULL PFA UNIFORM 3. MUST GIVE A 1 MONTH NOTICE IF THE PLAYER WISHES TO LEAVE THE ACADEMY 5. MUST MAKE THE FULL MONTHLY PAYMENT IN CASH BY THE 1st OF THE MONTH and or the 3rd (AT THE LATEST) NO REFUNDS AT ALL REGARDLESS OF ANY SITUATION ONCE REGISTERED. YOU SIGN FOR WHAT YOU SEE
Our Values
As well as our love of the beautiful game, these are the values that every member of the PFA family shares:
HEART We genuinely love the work that we do and it shows. We believe to our core in what we do and what we can achieve. We are warriors. We are courageous.
MIND Don’t be good when you can be great. Innovate, innovate, innovate. Be humble, stay hungry, make it happen. Think big.
SOUL Embrace the PFA family and respect our obligations to all our stakeholders. Always say what we mean, and mean what we say. Act fairly, communicate clearly. Be true to ourselves.
Our Principles
PFA believe in producing players with outstanding character and intelligent game management skills. This will give them every opportunity to play at their very best. To achieve this we operate a child centric approach that delivers expert coaching and guidance on an individual basis. This enables every player to learn and develop at their own pace over the long term. Our Pre Academy and Foundation phase players (age 4-10) have the freedom to be creative, make their own decisions and solve problems in exciting game based sessions. We take a more balanced approach to our Youth Development phase players (age 11-17). Principles of play are taught, but still alongside a healthy degree of freedom to play creatively, so we develop players who are effective decision makers. EVERY player receives: PFA specific assessment Individual player learning plan 12 week review with Academy Director Individual learning goals CAF qualified coaching Pre-planned seasonal coaching programme. Opportunity to join PFA Allstars team Chance to partake in Masterclass coaching sessions with the very best coaches
Coaching Syllabus
Pre Academy and Foundation Phases
Combine PhaseUnopposed / Opposed Practise1v1 / 1v2 practices3v3 / 4v4 & conditioned games123456ControlReceive to secureReceive to go forwardsReceive with back to goalReceive safe sideReceive 1v1 back to goalReceive 1v1 facing goalPassingInstepDrive (laces)Playing 2 touch1 touch passDiagonal passBreaking lines passPlay & MoveMoving your opponent faced upMoving your opponent when markedMoving to create space and shootPass and moveChecked runsPlay and supportTravellingUsing the laces and soleTravelling at speedTravel to pass or finishTravel with pressure from behindTravel with pressure in frontReceiving to travelShooting & FinishingFinishing, both feet1 touch finish1v1 against keeperClever finish (toe poke etc)Finish with back to goalSet, move and finishDefending1v1 faced up1v1 prevent turning1v1 prevent shooting1v1 tracking runner1v1 forcing play (deny/dictate)1v2 defending (delay)
Youth Development Phase
Combine PhaseOpposed Practise2v2 / 2v3 / 3v2 / 3v3 / 3v4 practices3v3 / 4v4 & conditioned games123456ControlReceive to secureReceive to go forwardsReceive with back to goalReceive safe sideArial controlReceive 2v2 facing goalPassingChip passDrive, aerial pass1 touch pass1 touch combinationsDiagonal passBreaking lines passPlay & MoveMoving your opponent faced upMoving your opponent when markedMoving to create space and shootPass and moveChecked runsPlay and supportTravellingUsing the laces and soleTravelling at speedTravel to pass or finishTravel with pressure from behindTravel with pressure in frontReceiving to travelShooting & FinishingFinishing, both feet1 touch finish1v1 against keeperClever finish (toe poke etc)Finish with back to goalSet, move and combinations to finishDefending2v2 faced up (balance and cover)1v2 with recovering defender2v2 man for man2v3 faced up2v3 prevent forward pass (deny/dictate)3v4 faced up (delay)
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