Roger Hampel
Southampton Football Club has announced a strategic four-year partnership with City Select Academy (CSA) in London, marking a significant step towards nurturing future football talents. This collaboration aims to blend educational pursuits with professional football training, offering young players an unparalleled development experience.
City Select Academy, known for its comprehensive Post 16 educational and football-based program, is committed to helping players achieve their potential. Through this partnership, CSA students will gain access to the esteemed Saints curriculum, alongside a host of other benefits designed to enhance their growth and learning.
Key features of the partnership include monthly practical training sessions conducted by Southampton FC, opportunities for CSA players to observe professional training and matches, and tours of the iconic Staplewood Campus and St Mary’s Stadium. Additionally, CSA will benefit from bi-annual Coach Development Programme workshops and exclusive webinars focused on coaching and player development.
This collaboration is grounded in a shared ethos of fostering talent, ambition, and the holistic development of students into not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals. Andy Martino, Southampton FC's Football Development Manager, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the mutual commitment to creating good people and good footballers through a blended learning approach.
Walid Hirsi, Head of Marketing for City Select Academy, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the alignment of CSA's goals with Southampton FC's renowned focus on youth development and excellence. This partnership is set to offer young players unique opportunities to thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes skill development, discipline, and teamwork, values that are deeply ingrained in Southampton FC’s philosophy.
As both organizations look forward to this collaborative venture, the future appears bright for aspiring footballers at City Select Academy, who now have an incredible pathway to hone their skills and pursue their dreams under the guidance of one of English football’s most esteemed clubs.
Source: Southampton FC Press Office
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