Under-23s coach Simon Rusk started his role at Brighton in 2015 after leaving the Under-18s team. Academy Coach. They are in the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup (U17) and Beard hopes that can be played at the Amex when they face Aston Villa. "The lad from Australia, Cameron Peupion, joined us in June. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Its a clear indication that the clubs academy is going from strength to strength. 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Joined Cincinnati four years later. The management team is made up of all types of personnel including analysts, scouts, development coaches, kit managers, etc. My friend Michael Beale is the first-team coach and does a lot of the training for Steven Gerrard. You can see the players love it. Started with the club as a soft tissue specialist in 2015 and appointed osteopath four years later. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Providing Children's Football Activities throughout the UK - part of The Bugs Group. By starting the players at ages five upwards, it allows them to play with freedom and relieve the pressures of , John Morling has proved to be more than adequate over recent years in contributing to their promotion to the Premier league, with critics going against the club he and Chris Houghton have managed to turn peoples heads and are looking to become a formidable lower table club. Matt Dorn Paul Barber Hopefully at the start of the season that can be the case when we work more with the U23s.". After a scout has seen a player, they will usually contact them and invite them to a trial day, otherwise the more common method of finding talents from all over are through football trial days and football camps. ", He added: "I could see their [Connolly, Alzate, and Molumby] star potential early on. Of course, about issues of importance, face-to-face meetings are encouraged. Our Facebook and Twitter pages dedicated to the Albion will bring the conversation to you. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. By Luke Nicoli 15 April 2020 Share this story Steven Alzate and Aaron Connolly with the club's Academy staff. / 10hrs Ago. "Their normal working day would be they are in here for 8.30am breakfast, education 9-10am, train, lunch, gym programme, then back on education from 3-5pm. . BN1 9BL I spoke to the agent and he said the kid was blown away with the detail, everything you do, and how you do it. After a scout has seen a player, they will usually contact them and invite them to a trial day, otherwise the more common method of finding talents from all over are through football trial days and football camps. By starting the players at ages five upwards, it allows them to play with freedom and relieve the pressures of Academy football. "The academy manager John Morling is absolutely brilliant, the way he has built the academy with the right characters in the staff and that rubs off on the players. Beard revealed that goals like this, and others, come straight from the training ground and have been perfected over a long period, with slightly different iterations. Due to the professional coaches we have available that have all played at a high level, we are able to distinguish which players are leagues above in terms of skill and can refer them onto Premier League clubs. If you continue on this website you will be providing your consent to our use of all cookies. That is why we sought out young passionate coaches with a strong background and knowledge of the game. Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman According to data from the CIES Football Observatory, that is more than next-best Manchester United (25.6%), Chelsea (24.4%), and Arsenal (21.2%). Beard has just completed his fourth and final season as U18s manager. Guardiola hails 'incredible achievement' after U18 & U21 hat-trick, Newcastle hire Norwich Senior Analyst as recruitment revamp continues, Patience, planning & productivity: 'Secrets' behind Brighton's success. Privacy Policy & Cookies, 2023 Training Ground Guru. Everyone here is a good player. Donations to this memorial fund will be used to continue their legacy through coaching education, scholarships for players, and a future community outreach program in their names. Find out more about the FootieBugs Academy. Previously worked in rugby union, with the RFU and Gloucester. Set for May 20-21, 2023 - Click for more information! We want to keep growing and to carry on helping the first team with players, while being part of a successful club. Supporter Liaison Officer Beard said: "We've got good people at the club, we're not happy to stand still. Despite being the underdogs for most of their footballing history, they still managed prove everyone wrong, and after being granted a large sum of money to improve their coaching system to a category 3 status they can now compete with neighbouring London clubs at the top of the league. Promoted to the new role of Assistant Technical Director in January 2022 before taking the Technical Director role itself in May 2022, having done it on an interim basis since Dan Ashworth left in February 2022. "Obviously the facilities are second to none. Since then he has done great things for the club, and drafted in the majority of the first team which has seen them get promoted in successive seasons. This is one thing that FootieBugs academy can offer through our weekly training sessions and games against local. First-team centre back Adam Webster is an excellent proponent of this. Training Ground Guru info@trainingground.guru, About "We've got good quick centre-halves but rather than just getting it and giving it we have been working on their first touch to get away from the forwards' press," he said. "It isn't possible at the moment but one day it would be nice for our boys to train with the first-team. Promoted to first-team duties in July 2021. The 53-year-old sports betting . Russell Wood Tony Bloom Disability Liaison Officer If you said that three years ago that we'd be top of the league for that you wouldn't have guessed it. Kevin Phillips: Love, care and devotion at South Shields. Derek Chapman Robert Comer Qualified psychologist who played international netball for Wales from 2006 to 2018, including at two World Championships and two Commonwealth Games. Beard added: "Within their individual development plans, they have their strengths and weaknesses, they have things to work on. 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Harvard-Westlake School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. Click the link to find out more about the cookies. He added: "It's not just coaches, it's player liaison staff, psychologists, physios, everyone gets in and around the players. Joined from Bournemouth, where he had performed this role for five years, in September 2021. Club Secretary RECREATIONAL SOCCER U5-U8. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. There is, arguably, nothing better than when a plan comes together and Beard is seeing that right now with his U18s. He encouraged coaches to "think outside the box" when leading players' training sessions. Brighton "I can see why some do give up due to the politics of football but it is a fantastic life and you just want all of them to go on and do well.". TGG Live: Elite speakers announced for industry-leading conference! Joined Everton in October 2017 under caretaker manager David Unsworth. Nullam. Head coach admits he has selection dilemmas ahead of Thursday's game against Manchester United. Aaron Connolly and Steven Alzate have progressed into the first-team set-up this season. Who are the people responsible for managing the Arsenal squad? Made permanent a year later and worked for the Academy until being promoted to the first team in November 2015. in for their third as the match finished 3-3 aet. Nationality: Irish. He saw the rise of Steven Alzate, Jayson Molumby, and Aaron Connolly and saw their "star potential" early on. Beard admitted it took a while to get going. Dr. Stephen Lewis There's a lot more talented players to come through as well. Peppering shots at a goalkeeper developed into getting forwards to work on their hold-up play, their movement, runs to outfox defenders, closing down the opposition, and even defending itself. Aston Villa Academy, Bodymoor Heath Training Ground, Bond Street, off Tamworth Road, Middleton, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2BB Home Ground: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Correspondence address: Academy Manager: As above Bryan Jones Telephone No: 01827 872 644 Under 18 Coach: Tony McAndrew Facsimile No: 01827 875 389 Administrator: Debbie Birch Technical Director Continued to work with him at Shaktar Donetsk. With Derby for five years before joining Brighton in July 2015. Lead performance analyst in the Academy for almost three years before being promoted to the first team in November 2018. Book Donate. Stepped up from the Academy again to work with Duncan Ferguson in December 2019 and retained by Ancelotti, Benitez and Lampard. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings . It's a clear indication that the club's academy is going from strength to strength. Christopher Cuellar. "So the U17s and U18s for example are with me for two years and then they move up to the U23s. - "The gaffer [Potter] has a massive job to do with the first team. I went up to Glasgow Rangers a couple of years ago. Legends FC has a family centered approach, a national level program, and distinguished coaching to foster long term player development. Train everyday at leading football centre across the UK. On 10/28, the Brighton varsity football team lost their home conference game against Legacy (Broomfield, CO) by a score of 42-14. We are one of the most successful clubs in SoCal with over 40 State, Regional and National Championships, over 70 National Level players, over 700 college commitments, and 7 Nike CalSouth Coaches of the Year. Look no further than Brighton U18s' first goal against West Brom at the end of March, a game they won 2-0. We agree with their ethos in helping children at an early age and FootieBugs Academy try to offer the same help to these young footballers. Appointed to this new role in September 2019. All Rights Reserved, Southampton B 'in middle of something powerful' after title win, Why Liverpool's pre-season plans hint at rejuvenation. We analyse the game on the Monday or Tuesday to see if they have reached their targets. Then went to Shakhtar Donetsk, leading them to the Ukrainian Super Cup, and leaving the club top of the first division. . -- REGISTER NOW -- Brighton Travel Soccer Tryouts -- REGISTER NOW --. Prior to that, however, he had worked with Albion's U15s and U16s and Crawley Town's U16s, before setting up his own academy as the West Sussex outfit's own one closed in 2014. "The first team obviously gets to buy players in, which we have also done ourselves recently but it is not the same sort of money. Find Out More, American Express Elite Football Performance Centre. Joined the club as an intern in July 2012 and rose up the ranks to become Lead Performance Analyst. And he said he would "love" to beat Crystal Palace in the last game of the season and be in with a chance of winning the league when they face them. A sumptuous team goal. (Image: Paul Hazlewood & Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Webster of Brighton in action during a Premier League match, (Image: Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images), Brighton's U18 players look boxed in against West Brom's U18s, General view inside The Amex when fans returned as part of a pilot event following the coronavirus pandemic during the pre-season friendly between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, (Image: Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images), Cameron Peupion, 18, of Australia signed for Brighton last summer, (Image: Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images), (Image: (Photo by Lee Smith - Pool/Getty Images)). "Our team evolves every two years, unlike the first-team, so we get a new crop of youngsters in every year," he said. I love watching them train and play. "Then you hear what other clubs are doing and you realise how far we've come and well we are doing. "If you play in the Championship, League One, League Two, or even the Conference, you can play in front of thousands of fans and going out every day doing a job you love. ViacomCBS now holds the broadcast rights for the FA Cup in Australia, which means you can now watch matches from the tournament live . He's got people like Paul Barber, Dan Ashworth, John Morling, just some fantastic people in place. Brighton & Hove Albion provide F.A standard professional training at all levels, starting with after school clubs through to advanced training sessions at their centre based in Sussex. Adam Brett The under-21 players play in the Premier League 2 Division 1, the highest tier of under-21 team football in England. Job description: To manage the football clubs under-23 side. Roberto De Zerbi Tryouts. We meet some of the key staff members playing an important role in this new series. "We work on a shape or a pattern but it has taken two years but now it is a case of we are not one type of team. They also compete in the Premier League International Cup.The academy teams culminate with the under-18's squad, who compete in the U18 Premier League Division South. The 26-year-old drives forward from his own half, sucks in an opposition player or two, and then that leaves gaps for his teammates to exploit. This allows us to offer an honest and fair view of any players ability and suitability to join a professional Football Club. Sarah Gould ACADEMY STAFF. If one were to scratch beneath the surface, there is a vast armada of young prodigies in the Seagulls' youth setup. Matt and Gaby were truly inspirational coaches that positively shaped the lives of hundreds of young athletes within the Legends and Ayala High School soccer programs. Joined the Seagulls in January 2022 from FC Cincinnati. 00:40 Hargreaves: Brighton deserve to be in the Champions League 29/4/2023; 01:23 FPL Double Gameweek 34 Ones to watch 28/4/2023; 01:06 FPL Double Gameweek 34 Differentials 28/4/2023; In difficult times they have been class. They play with no fear and it is a pleasure to watch. Academy manager: 52: Jul 1, 2022 - Medical department Name/Position Age Nat. View all key personnel and club information for Brighton & Hove Albion FC, . Professional game experienced coach-devised programmes to advance players both on and off the pitch towards earning a Pro Contract. Academy Ground: 60 Mash Barn Lane, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9FP, Academy Director/Manager: John Morling Academy Manager, First Team Players: Brighton & Hove Albion First Team, Academy Team Players: Brighton & Hove Albion Under-23s Team, Ladies Team Players: Brighton & Hove Albion Ladies, Brighton & Hove Albion Fan Club: Brighton Fan Club. Keep up to date with all the latest news, views and analysis from the Amex. Brighton & Hove Albion . Legends FC has a family centered approach, a national level program, and distinguished coaching to foster long term player development. This success didn't happen overnight. "That goal and a lot of the goals you see we have worked on that every single Thursday for two years. Quote Tweet. OUR FORMAL TRYOUT PROCESS WAS COMPLETED IN JULY, BUT THERE ARE ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE AT MOST AGES. Many youth players have broken into the first-team and success in the way of trophies may not be too far around the corner. -- REGISTER NOW -- Brighton Travel Soccer Tryouts --REGISTER NOW --, OUR FORMAL TRYOUT PROCESS WAS COMPLETED IN JULY, BUT THERE ARE ROSTER SPOTS AVAILABLE AT MOST AGES. Joined as an inter in July 2010. We will shape a. It was a little touch inside and he volleys it in. "I wanted to see a few ideas from him. Joined from Bournemouth in July 2012 and has worked his way from Academy to first team to lead analyst. SOUTHAMPTON B are in the middle of something really really powerful after being crowned Premier League 2 Division 2 champions, according to coach Dave Horseman. "We had a meeting with a player from another club with our staff. Team Doctor Academy Coach. Meet the man helping unearth Brighton's Ben White, Aaron Connolly and other stars of tomorrow John Morling has been Brighton & Hove Albion's Academy Manager since 2012 and has helped it earn Category 1 status and unearth players who have made the first-team Sport By Richard Mills 08:24, 17 NOV 2020 Marc Sugarman General Counsel TRYOUT INFO! Likes. Football Education Programme (16-18 years Boys) based at Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex Sports Complex, Falmer Sports Complex, Pavillion Road, Brighton, BN1 9PJ, NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity, NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity, SCL Youth Development LeagueTactic League. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club Job Description General duties and accountabilities To support Brighton & Hove Albion FC and AITC in their aims and objectives at all times. Academy Recruitment Manager Brighton & Hove Albion FC Jan 2019 - Present4 years 4 months Brighton, United Kingdom Head of Academy Performance & Recruitment Portsmouth Football Club Ltd. Finance Director "Whereas if you look at the first-team, if they play on a Saturday the gaffer's first thought is the next game and how they are going to approach it and attack that game. We've got an unbelievable chairman in Tony Bloom. He got those roles thanks to former U23 boss, now Stockport County manager, Simon Rusk, and he who introduced Beard to Brighton academy boss John Morling. 2023 Pro Direct Academy. Something extraordinary is happening at Brighton & Hove Albion and many are beginning to take notice. "They are so interested in the youth players and see how they are developing.". The FootieBugs Academy is an independent organization and not part of any specific football club. Replies. Find Out More, In pictures: Deniz's delight at first Premier League goals, Terland: We're moving in the right direction, Roberto happy to have some sleepless nights, American Express Elite Football Performance Centre. Worked at West Brom's Academy before moving out to the MLS, and Montreal, in 2014. I said to the first years that I am so proud of them. To find out more about the remarkable project underway at Brighton, Sussex Live spoke to Beard in April to dig a little deeper on the matter. 854.9K Followers. Everything is going in the right direction. Lives with De Zerbi in Brighton. Our mission is to provide the highest level of quality soccer training while fosteringthe emotional and physical health of our playersin a positive and fun environment. If there is one club that puts the fun in football, its Brighton & Hove Albion. They also compete in the Premier League International Cup. Ex-Middlesbrough keeper joined Brighton's staff in June 2015 following coaching spells at Yeovil and Charlton. Communication between families and the school is encouraged. This is where the FootieBugs Academy thrives, not only will FootieBugs look to put players forward to Brighton when they feel they are ready, but FootieBugs will also ensure Brighton will be fully aware of what training each player will have received from the FootieBugs Academy and why the player has shown enough (Footballing skill as well as dedication and attitude) to be worthy of a trial. If you are looking for official club information then please visit the clubs official website as we can-not guarantee that all information is correct and up to date at the time of reading. Due to the professional coaches we have available that have all played at a high level, we are able to distinguish which players are leagues above in terms of skill and can refer them onto Premier League clubs.