International football coach James Mckay who has recently returned from coaching in the USA Singapore and China will be launching a Brazilian Football Academy in Newark in January 2012.
The purpose of a Brazilian Football Academy is to coach techniques for the individual player. The emphasis of the coaching sessions will be to work on players skills and ability with the ball. This will all be done in a fun environment to exciting high tempo music (when indoors). The origins of this coaching is based around Futebol de Salão. The last week of the 10 week programme will end in a finale!
Information about the Academy by typing 'Brazilian Football Academy' into Facebook. The academy will take place on Devon Park with two age groups, Under 10's and under 14's. They will begin with taster sessions from the 27th December and continue with the full 10 week course programme from 24th January. (see details below)
To book places on the taster sessions or 10 week programme please contact James Mckay at jwbmckay@hotmail.com, facebook Brazilian Football Academy or 07818828357
James is an experienced FA level 1 and 2 coach who has gained wide understanding of football through the management and coaching of international teams and from working in the Brazilian Soccer School in Singapore and also for 4 years in Beijing ,China working for China Club Football where he took his "Forbidden City" Club to 4 consecutive winter championships.
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ACADEMY SESSIONS VENUE - Devon Park TASTER SESSIONS £5 each:
- U10's Tuesday Dec 27th 10am - 12noon
- U14's Thursday Dec 29th 10am - 12noon
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10 WEEK COURSE FROM JANUARY
- U10's Wednesday 24th Jan 4pm - 5pm
- U14's Thursday 25th Jan 4pm - 5pm Full 10 week courses £50 to book place.
FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT - James Mckay jwbmckay@hotmail.com , facebook 'Brazilian Football Academy' or 07818828357
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JAMES MCKAY COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Coach with 14 years experience
- FA Qualified level 1, Level 2 currently taking FA UEFA Level B course
- Coached in England, USA, Singapore & China
- Coach For Brazilian Soccer School
- Director of Eurotech Soccer Schools, Pro Excel (now NOGA soccer), Crewe Alexandria and Ardmore Soccer Academy (with Real Madrid and Christian Damiano (Juventus and Roma assistant manager)
- Manager of Forbidden City FC. 2007 - 2011. During this time we have won 4 winter championship and one cup final appearance in the IFFC1994 Beijing amateur league.
- Manager of ChinaNow FC 2008. Taking a squad of full Chinese children on tour around Britain and top grounds such as Hampden park, Old Trafford, Fratton Park, Emirates, The Valley and Park Head. Coaching the team to play against youth teams from Charlton, Portsmouth and Celtic FC. Appearing in numerous newspapers including the Guardian and being interviewed by BBC Radio
- Director of 4 consecutive ClubFootball Junior Tournaments 2007-2011. Conducting the smooth running of a football cup held annually at ISB.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
James Mckay is currently studying towards a MSc in Sport Coaching at Loughborough University and a FA UEFA Level 'B' course. After completing his Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Business Management and Sports Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University he sought to gain a range of coaching experience and placements. This has included engaging with pupils of all ages as well as seeking overseas experience to broaden horizons and provide understanding of different cultures. In conjunction with this range of experience he has also taken up short term appointments in UK coaching and secondary education. CRB Disclosure Number- 001344024031