Repton’s Football Performance Pathway | Repton School

Repton’s Football Performance Pathway | Repton School

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SPORT

PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL PROVISION
at REPTON SCHOOL

 

Players on the Performance Programme commit to all aspects of the football performance provision from September to April each year. During this period, each week, pupils will participate in up to four football sessions, two strength and conditioning sessions and video analysis sessions. There is also at least one competitive match each week.

During the Summer Term (April - June), pupils can play their chosen Summer Term sport option if they wish, as the programme activities are structured around summer sports commitments. The senior players on the Performance Programme also have the option of joining the U18 full-time Futsal programme.

There is a focus on breadth of opportunity, and players will have the chance to experience all that Repton offers alongside their football. A pupil must put just as much emphasis on their academic studies and social skills as they do on their football.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Repton Performance Programme is designed for players who wish to develop their football within the environment of a top Independent Boarding School. It is for players who do not wish to make the compromise of concentrating solely on football from such a young age. You can be an ambitious footballer, but also wish to achieve a high level of academic attainment, play other sports, perform on stage and experience a range of clubs and societies. With all of these activities on one site, and genuinely world-class facilities at our disposal, Repton might just be the place for you.

Senior pupil at Repton School on the Football Performance Pathway
Senior pupil at Repton School on the Football Performance Pathway

CAN YOU BECOME A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER WHILE at REPTON?

Although it would be wrong to claim that this is a fundamental aim for the programme at Repton, the simple answer to this question is, yes. We have outstanding links in the professional game, with a dedicated Academy Coordinator. In the last 15 years, seven alumni of Repton have gone on to play matches at a professional level. Many more have gone into the semi-professional game, while even more have seen their football open doors to top football-playing universities in both the UK and the USA.

HOW THE EDUCATION JOURNEY on REPTON'S PERFORMANCE PATHWAY LOOKS

 

Junior pupil at Repton School's Football Performance Pathway
Juniors:

When pupils join in Year 9 (B Block), they will participate in one term of Football and one term of Futsal with a full fixture programme. During the Summer Term, pupils will continue technical football development in a non-competitive setting, alongside their Summer Term sport option.

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Seniors:

Once in Year 11 (O Block) or if pupils join in Sixth Form, they will become part of the Senior Performance Pathway. This consists of two terms of football (September through to April) and a full fixture programme plus the holistic elements of the pathway. In the Summer Term, there is the option to participate in Futsal with a full fixture programme playing the best clubs in the country (pupils can opt for a Summer sport option, instead of Futsal).

Senior pupils at Repton School's football Performance Pathway
All:

Throughout a pupil's time at Repton, they will conduct a self-review process, guided by their coaches and player mentors, three times a year. These individual development plans will be targeted at the most important elements for their progression as well as helping them to take responsibility for their learning. They will be tracked over the player's five-year journey and upon graduation from the programme at 18, players will have a clear understanding and be able to take control of their progression.

Senior school pupil in goalkeeping training at Repton's football performance pathway
Goalkeepers:

Developing our goalkeepers is an important aspect of the programme at Repton. We appreciate the unique nature and specialism of the position and on one of the training days we have a professional Goalkeeping coach come in to deliver to our Goalkeepers in all year groups.

GAMES PROGRAMME

Boys Performance PATHWAY

In the Michaelmas Term, pupils in Years 9 and 10, will play in the U14s or U15s school team, competing against the top schools in the country, as well as in ISFA and ESFA national cup competitions. In the Lent Term, junior pupils on the performance programme will join together in one training squad and play a full term of Futsal, playing the best clubs in the country as well as competing in the FA Youth Futsal Cup. They will also play several games against professional academy sides.

In Years 11, 12 and 13, pupils will play as part of the 1st XI (U18s) squad, playing the best schools in the country. The 1st XI team will play in the Hudl Independent Schools League (the premier competition in Independent Schools Football), the ISFA Cup, the ESFA Cup and ESFA Super League. The 1st XI will also have matches against professional academy sides.
Girls Performance PATHWAY

During the Lent Term, pupils in Years 9 and 10 play in the U15s school team, competing against the top schools and clubs in the country, as well as in ISFA and ESFA national cup competitions. In the Michaelmas Term, junior pupils will join the boys' football teams.

During the Lent Term, pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13, will play as part of the 1st XI (U18s) squad, playing the best schools and clubs in the country. The team will play in the ISFA Cup and ESFA Super League. In the Michaelmas Term, senior pupils will join the boys' football teams.

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