As part of BUs partnership, and supported by our Sport & Physical Activity Research Centre (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/sport-physical-activity-centre-sparc), AFCB staff are coming to talk to BU about their roles, the organisation and professional practice activities.

Event Timings: 2 - 3PM

Event Dates:

10 January - How AFCB Academy is run and each department - Allsebrook

In this session, Sam Gisborne, Academy Manager, will talk about the workings of the academy. This will offer some insight into the management structures, methods and processes used in the academy.

17 January - Coaching in the Youth Development Phase - KG03

In this session, Dan Carroll (AFCB Lead Youth Development Phase & U16 Lead Coach), Warren Cummings (U13 Lead Coach), and James Lowy (AFCB U15 Lead Coach), will discuss their coaching philosophies within their respective age groups and the interactions within the academy.

24 January - Sport Science in an Academy - Marconi

In this session, Ben Bradley (Head of Sport Science & Medicine) and Jordan Tyrer (Academy Sport Scientist), will discuss the setup of sports science within the academy and how this fits into coaching and practice.

31 January - Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation in an Academy - Allsebrook

In this session, Tom Shineton (Senior Physiotherapist) and Matt Best (Academy Rehabilitation Coordinator), will discuss the setup and processes of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices throughout the academy structure.

7 February - Player Recruitment in the local area - FG06

In this session, Josh Hanratty (Academy Recruitment Officer), will discuss the processes involved in recruiting players in the local area, what they look for, and what it takes to be selected.

14 February - Coach Development - Stevenson

In this session, Bruce Suraci (Academy Head of Coaching & Development) will talk about the coaching structure in the Academy but with a focus on the need, and methods used to develop coaches, and coaching practices.

21 February - Girl's and Women's pathway at AFC Bournemouth - Allsebrook

In this session, Steve Cuss (Manager, Head of Community) accompanied by staff and a player, will talk about the organisation and its development over the years, with insight into the structure of the teams and progressions within the leagues.

28 February - Disability Pathway and Community Engagement - Stevenson

In this session, Steve Cuss (Manager, Head of Community) accompanied by staff and a player, will discuss how the disability pathway works, and how the group engage with the wider community through football related activities

For further information on this event please contact: acallaway@bournemouth.ac.uk

How to get to BU: All the events in this series are taking place at Talbot Campus, BH12 5BB. Parking is very limited on site so we highly encourage other methods of transport. If you do need to park onsite we have some tickets available for this.

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