Chelsea FC Foundation has joined up with Strode's College and Matthew Arnold School to offer an exciting new Football Academy College Programme for talented enthusiastic players in the local area. The specially designed programme combines academic studies with a professional training programme delivered by FA qualified Chelsea staff.

All players will be selected for the two-year course and have the opportunity to develop their abilities and knowledge throughout the annual programme that competes in the BCS Elite on a weekly basis. Based at Matthew Arnold School students will also have access to Chelsea?s state-of-the-art training ground as the home match venue.

Players will follow a strict code of conduct whilst training and playing in Chelsea official kit.

If you think you may have players that are interested then either forward the attached information or request a printed information pack which can be handed out by a Chelsea Coach at your game/training session or PE lesson.

(All players would be still eligible to play and train for their club sides)

To request printed packs for your team call Julian on: 07808 723496 or email: jhart@matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk

Visit the website for more information: http://www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91:football-academy-a-btec-courses-sept-2011strodes&catid=47