Development Centres
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Training takes place in evenings during term-time and matches are played during school holidays, against other professional club Development Centres including MK Dons, Northampton Town, Walsall, Arsenal and Charlton Athletic. The timetable of coaching and matches has been designed to work in conjunction with local grass roots clubs, allowing players to continue playing and enjoying themselves with their club, but also providing some extra coaching for the benefit of both the individual and the club. Our representative teams play matches against local sides, and other professional clubs, which is a great opportunity to play against high quality opposition. The PDCs are by no means intended to stop players from playing with their local club and this is actively encouraged through a ‘partner club’ initiative. This sees friendly matches and a two-way player referral pathway in place between Sky Blues in the Community and local teams. Over the last year a number of players involved in the PDCs have been invited for trials at the Coventry City FC Academy, with some of them signing for the full Academy teams. The PDC initiative is not there to promise players that they will sign for the Academy, it is there to enhance individual’s long-term player development and help players reach their full potential.
Each player receives regular reports on their individual progress across three general themes; technical, physical and decision making/mental. These reports highlight areas of strength, as well as areas for development – all with the goal of helping the player improve. |
