play for celtic in the celtic community academy

During the six years of Celtic in the Community we constantly review all the courses and products we  offer. It has become clear that a major missing ingredient for the youngsters who train and play the Celtic way is the fact that we have not yet made provision to play the Celtic way in actual games.

Now is the time to remedy this. So, we are introducing the Celtic Community Academy. The player progress pathway is clearly defined route for youngsters to be selected for the elite Celtic Youth Academy which has teams from under 11 to under 19.

This year the Celtic Community Academy is offering children, youths and adults the opportunity to Play For Celtic and represent the Club at the weekends in recognised leagues throughout Scotland. If during training and in the games a young player shows potential, he’ll be invited to join a Centre of Excellence, and who knows...? The next step could be an invitation to join one of our four Development Centres situated throughout Scotland.

 
the celtic community academy – how it works

Train Only Centres

For boys aged U5 - U13 there is an opportunity to receive a coaching only programme with our talented Celtic Community Academy coaching staff. This programme is designed for the recreational player who enjoys the fun, fitness and development aspect of the course and for the player who may not wish to play for one of our teams for whatever reason. The aim of the Community Academy programme is to provide an opportunity for any player, of any level from any walk of life to "Train and Play the Celtic Way". Players train at their local centre, receive information on diet & nutrition and develop socially.

Play for Celtic

The Play for Celtic programme is the ultimate football experience for young players and adults! The players train as a squad (U8 - adults) at their local centre in their special Nike training kit and then at the weekend they pull on the world famous green 'n' white hoops and Play for Celtic against local Boys and amateur Clubs in Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) affiliated associations. and Scottish Amateur Football League (SAFL)

Centre of Excellence Programme

The very best of the Under 8 to Under 13 (2002-1997) players within the Community Academy will be invited to join a Centre of Excellence for six week cycles. During this time they will receive very careful attention and will play in matches against Celtic Youth Academy teams or other teams of appropriate age and ability. They will also be advised to continue training and playing with their own centre / squad.

At their weekly training sessions, an even greater demand will be placed on the players with regard to technique, tactical nous and fitness. Education in sport science and diet, practice in speed agility and quickness will be stepped up.

The players will have a self-assessment book and written feedback to the
players and their parents will be provided at the end of each cycle for discussion at a parents’ night.

Extended Player Pathway

Study the pathway and you’ll see some of the routes to becoming an established first team player at Celtic. 

For further information contact Hazel Wilson:

email: hwilson@celticfc.co.uk
tel: 0871 226 1888* (option 5) or 0141 551 4321 (Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 5 pm) .
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