Academy Programme (U9-U16)
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Our Academy programme provides a more structured and demanding football environment for players who are ready to take the next step in their development. It is designed to support individuals who show:
• Strong commitment
• A positive attitude towards learning
• A desire to improve and challenge themselves
Our Approach
Within the Academy environment, players will:
• Train at a higher intensity
• Develop greater understanding of the game
• Be challenged both technically and mentally
• Learn how to manage competition in a positive way
While the environment becomes more demanding, our core philosophy remains the same:
• Development over outcome
• Confidence over pressure
• Long-term growth over short-term success
Who We Are
Bows is an independent football academy focused on long-term player development. We are not a professional club academy, but aim to provide a professional standard of coaching, structure and environment.
In order to reach one's full potential, it must come from within
Fixtures & Competition
Players will have the opportunity to take part in a structured fixture programme, including competition in competitive leagues.
Competition is used as a tool to:
• Support development
• Challenge players appropriately
• Help individuals learn how to manage both success and setbacks
Expectations
Players within the Academy are expected to:
• Attend training consistently
• Show positive behaviour and respect
• Take responsibility for their development
• Demonstrate effort and commitment
Our Ethos
The Academy is not about status, it is about readiness.
Every player develops at a different pace, and our role is to provide the right environment at the right time, not to rush progression. Players are challenged to improve, but always within an environment that supports confidence, enjoyment and long-term development.
Training Days
| Mondays | Wednesdays | Fridays |
| 7pm-8.30pm: U11, U13,U14 | 5.30pm-7pm: U9, U10, U11 7pm-8.30pm: U13, U14 | 5.30pm-7pm: U9, U10 |
| Goffs Academy, Goffs Oak | Churchgate Academy, Cheshunt | Goffs Academy, Goffs Oak |
Competitive fixtures every Saturday (home games held at Goffs Academy, Goffs Oak or Lea Valley Academy, Enfield)
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