The new Hampton & Richmond Borough football academy will be hosting trial days for boys interested in becoming part of the first intake to the course at St Paul’s College Sunbury.

Trials will take place on Wednesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 14 (10am-2pm) at Richardson Evans Memorial Ground, Roehampton Vale (just off the A3), SW15 3PQ.

For more information or to book a place on either of the trial days call Paul White on 07847 032095 or e-mail pauljw@live.co.uk The Hampton academy scheme reflects an ethos that combines the provision of sporting excellence with vocational and academic qualifications.

Course information

• Two-year programme

• Study the NVQ level three in football coaching (equivalent to two A-levels)

• Gain FA level one and two football coaching qualifications

• Option to study additional A-level subjects

Football

• Compete in the Football Conference Youth League against league sides and the top non-league clubs

• Six to eight hours of elite training per week by Uefa A-licence coaches

• Emphasis on progressing youth team players in to the first-team squad.