Stoke City FC Academy
Get Stoked! At the Western International School of Shanghai
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Stoke City FC Academy
What is Stoke?
Three coaches from the Stoke City FC are at WISS throughout the year to work with players selected into the Academy. It is an outstanding opportunity for students to learn from coaches with top-level qualifications and some who have played professionally themselves. Students also have the chance to travel to the Stoke City FC ground in the UK and train within their Youth Academy.
Stoke City FC is the oldest club in the Premier League Communities and this is the first football program of its kind, offering first-rate coaching throughout the year to students in Shanghai. Every session encourages players to become skilled, confident, and creative individuals, who can produce these skills in a match. The Stoke City FC Academy at WISS is about coming together as a team, improving players’ skills and, of course, having fun. Aside from the high-level football skills, it teaches commitment, discipline, and focus.
Mission Statement
Why Choose Stoke FC Academy at WISS?
Benefits
of the Academy
The Stoke City FC Academy at WISS is a great opportunity for students to follow their passion for football and improve their game.
The Academy is a full year program coached by three top coaches from Stoke City football club. The training program is based on the program at the Stoke City FC Academy in England. Every session encourages players to become skilled, confident, and creative individuals, who can produce these skills in a match. The Academy is about coming together as a team, improving players’ skills and of course, having fun. Aside from the high-level football skills, it teaches commitment, discipline and focus.
Stoke Guide Book
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Stoke FC Academy at WISS: Shanghai Football Programs
This group trains twice weekly after school. The program is mainly ball manipulation and getting as many touches of the ball as possible. The team is part of the T98 friendly league (no points scheme) and play 5 vs 5 matches over the weekend.
This group trains three times weekly after school. The team is part of the T98 football league and play matches over the weekend. The program is divided into 3 parts: 1) Technical, 2) Game Related and 3) Small-sided Games.
This group trains three times weekly after school. They are part T98 football league and play matches over the weekend. Their program is divided into 4 parts: 1) Technical, 2) Game Related, 3) Possession and 4) Small-sided Games.
This group trains two times a week after school. Training sessions are all technical sessions, looking to improve players to make the step up into the academy teams. The Development Squad does not play matches on the weekend however they have small-sided games in their sessions which consist of 3 vs 3 – 5 vs 5.
This group trains three times a week after school. They are part of the SPL football league and play matches over the weekend. They will be introduced to more tactical detail and roles and responsibilities to play 11 vs 11.
This group is a new all-girls initiative to help players improve technically and physically whilst gaining confidence in the sport.
More Opportunities With Stoke FC Academy
Skills camps are typically offered during Chinese New Year and summer.
Stoke City FC Academy at WISS Pint Size and Primary Potters
The Pint Size Potters (EY) and Primary Potters are the newest addition to our Stoke City Football Program at WISS. WISS students of all soccer abilities in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 are welcome.
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Meet the Coaches
Our Approach to Coaching
- Skill is the foundation that all other parts of the game can be built on.
- The Golden Ages of Skills learning is 7-16 years old.
- Excellence demands effort and planned deliberate practice of increasing difficulty.
- Team success depends on Individual and Small Group Skills.
Head Coach
- FA Level 1 & 2 in Football, Youth Module 2, USSF D License qualifications
- Coached College level football in England
- Worked in a professional academy in the USA
- Coached Nationally ranked teams in the US
- Taught PE from primary school to high school ages in China
- Specialized 1-1 coaching in USA and China
- Coached 3 years old up to men’s football
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Coach
- Stoke City Community Trust coach (England)
- Ex Shantou Lions FC professional player
- Experience playing Semi Pro in England, Australia & China
- Experience coaching in England, Australia, Norway & China
- 1-1 Technical Coach
- Football Federation Australia Grassroots Certificate
- FA Coaching Disabled Players Certificate
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Coach
- FA Level 1 in Football Coaching
- USSF National D License
- Coached youth football in England, USA and China
- Worked for a Professional Spanish Football Academy
- Coached high school football in England
- Coached ages 3-15 years old
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The Stoke Experience
Stoke City @ WISS makes us feel proud, gives us assurance of professional sportsmanship, and leaves us feeling welcome at all times.
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Fiamma U10
There is a great sense of community at Stoke alongside sportsmanship. We are very proud to see how Nitai has developed as a soccer player and a young student. Thank you, Stoke.
