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NEFA are delighted to announce that former player, Taylor Annakin has successfully gained himself a scholarship in America at Western Texas University College.
Taylor, a former Huddersfield Town player was with NEFA during the 2020/21 season and has hit the ground running state side with some great performances.
Taylor is yet another player that is pushing forward after their time with NEFA.
If you want to know what makes the NEFA programme so successful then there’s no better time to get in touch!
If you’re 16-18 then there’s still time to join the 2021/22 programme. Email/Call Ryan on ryan@nefa.co.uk or 07743061264 for more info.
If you’re currently in Year 11 (Boy or Girl) then we have a big October Half Term for you to look forward to! Check out our Eventbrite page for all the details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/north-of-england-football-academy-32416456833
U16s Girls Free October Half Term Camp
NEFA’s ‘College Pathway’ Programme will see the opportunity for 16-18 year old girls to:
- Develop their football full-time
- Play in a dedicated games programme
- Be developed by UEFA A-License Coaches
- Have a realistic playing pathway into senior women’s football
- Continue their education with Sunday Times Top 100 and Ofsted rated ‘Good’ learning provider, LifeSkills
- Choose from a range of subjects to study including BTEC Sport L3, Construction, Business Admin and Nail & Beauty
The session on Monday 25th October is from 10.30am to midday and is for girls currently in Year 11 at school who are interested in learning more about the programme starting in August 2022
Venue: Phoenix Sports, Pavilion Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5PA
Register via Eventbrite, emailing ryan@nefa.co.uk or calling 07743061264
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The game against Wakefield AFC U23’s finishes 1-1. With Will Smith @_williamsmith2 the goalscorer.
With NEFA playing the second half with 10 men.
Overall a great game from both teams and a great advert for the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League.
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U16 Boys October 1/2 term Camp
Fantastic opportunity to come on a free 2 day camp hosted by the North of England Football Academy. This camp is targetted at players interested in joining NEFA's full time education & football programme from August 2022.
The camp will see players be coached by NEFA's professional UEFA A-Licence coaches.
The NEFA College Pathway programme sees the opportunity for players to:
- Develop their football in a professional, full-time environment
- Play in the FA Youth Cup, National League Youth Alliance, ESFA Super Cup
- Be developed by UEFA A-License Coaches
- Use leading technology such a the Rezzil VR system to aid their development
- Have a realistic playing pathway into senior football
- Continue their education with Sunday Times Top 100 and Ofsted rated ‘Good’ learning provider, LifeSkills
- Choose from a range of subjects to study including BTEC Sport L3, Construction and Business Admin
For further info on the College Pathway Programme contact ryan@nefa.co.uk or 07743061264
It’s Matchday ⚽️🔵⚪️🔴
Today sees NEFA Seniors face top of the table @officialwakefieldafc U23’s in the EV2Sportswear Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Division 2.
📍 Phoenix Sports Centre, Rotherham
⏰ 15:00
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Victory in the first group game of the ESFA Super Cup for the NEFA seconds at home to Wath Academy.
Goals from: Handley, Yeomams & Bouheraoua
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It’s Matchday ⚽️
This afternoon sees the first game in the group stage of the ESFA Super Cup as NEFA 2nd team take on Wath Academy at home.
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On Monday we hosted UEFA Pro licence holder and first team coach at Rotherham United Matt Hamshaw on our NEFA Coaches Corner.
Click the link to listen to part 2 of the podcast where Matt discusses Player development and the winning Vs Development debate.
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Show The NEFA Coaches Corner, Ep Matt Hamshaw - First Team Coach at Rotherham United (Part 2) On Player development and winning V development - 23 Sept 2021
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A great performance from the NEFA U19’s, but the game finishes 1-1 away at Billingham.
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It’s Matchday ⚽️🔵⚪️🔴
Today sees NEFA U19’s 1st team travel to Billingham Synthonia FC in the U19’s National League Youth Alliance.
⏰ 13:00 Kick Off
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Congratulations to NEFA graduate Leo Kuliqi who has signed for Bruno Magpies in Gibraltar. Leo excelled with NEFA last season and we wish him all the best with this next step in Gibraltar!
We are still recruiting for our 2021/22 programme. If you want to develop your game, just like Leo has, then get in touch (details below)!
Our players have the opportunity to:
- Develop their football full-time
- Play in the FA Youth Cup, National League Youth Alliance, ESFA Super Cup
- Be developed by UEFA A-License Coaches
- Have a realistic playing pathway into senior football
- Continue their education with Sunday Times Top 100 and Ofsted rated ‘Good’ learning provider, LifeSkills
- Choose from a range of subjects to study including BTEC Sport L3, Construction and Business Admin
Ryan@nefa.co.uk or 07743061264
#CreatingFootballingFutures
We at The North of England Football Academy are really looking forward to welcoming UEFA Pro Licence holder and Rotherham United first team coach Matt Hamshaw ttonigh for our next edition of the Coaches Corner.
The free event starts at 7.30p.m and you can register by hitting the link below.
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NEFA Coaches Corner September 2021
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The NEFA Coaches Corner welcomes Matt Hamshaw in September 2021
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The NEFA Senior team run out 5-1 winners today away at Boynton Sports FC, in the EV2 Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Division 2 fixture.
Goals from:
Mpeya x2
Touray
Parkin
Suleiman
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It’s Matchday ⚽️🔵⚪️🔴
The NEFA senior team are back on the road today in the Ev2 Sportswear Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior Division 2 at Boynton Sports.
📍 SGP Thorncliffe
⏰ 15:00
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NEFA U18 FA Youth Cup journey comes to an end with a 2-3 defeat to Sheffield FC last night.
Goals from:
Saho & Handley
Best of luck to Sheffield FC in the next round against Ossett United.
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It’s Matchday ⚽️
Tonight we visit the Home of Football in the First Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup Vs Sheffield FC U18’s
19:30 kick off
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Good luck boys an enjoy the game ⚽️👍
Congratulations to NEFA graduate Leo Kuliqi who has signed for Bruno Magpies in Gibraltar. Leo excelled with NEFA last season and we wish him all the best with this next step in Gibraltar!
We are still recruiting for our 2021/22 programme. If you want to develop your game, just like Leo has, then get in touch (details below)!
Our players have the opportunity to:
- Develop their football full-time
- Play in the FA Youth Cup, National League Youth Alliance, ESFA Super Cup
- Be developed by UEFA A-License Coaches
- Have a realistic playing pathway into senior football
- Continue their education with Sunday Times Top 100 and Ofsted rated ‘Good’ learning provider, LifeSkills
- Choose from a range of subjects to study including BTEC Sport L3, Construction and Business Admin
Ryan@nefa.co.uk or 07743061264
#CreatingFootballingFutures
U16 Saturday Sessions
‘The College Pathway Programme sees the opportunity for 16-18 year old boys to:
- Develop their football full-time
- Play in the FA Youth Cup, National League Youth Alliance & ESFA Super Cup
- Be developed by UEFA A-License Coaches
- Have a realistic playing pathway into senior football
- Continue their education with Sunday Times Top 100 and Ofsted rated ‘Good’ learning provider, LifeSkills
- Choose from a range of subjects to study including BTEC Sport L3, Construction and Business Admin
At The North of England Football Academy we are committed to educating our players on how they can improve their well-being.
This morning we delivered a presentation on the importance of good quality total sleep time. It was an interesting discussion with a handful of the boys below 6 hours per night, hopefully now armed with strategies we will see an increase in quality sleep for them. The presentation as always is shared with parents and carers.
Attached are the presentation slides and a link to a clip from Dr Matthew Walker speaking about the importance of sleep.
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Next week, we will be covering energy drinks, a popular drink with adolescents.
#wellbeingtips #creatingfootballingfutures #wellness #sleepbetter #health
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