Football Academy

The aim of Castle View Football Academy is to develop lifelong footballers with the discipline and determination required to constantly improve and achieve excellence. Castle View Football Academy is committed to providing all children with the highest possible standard of coaching and education needed to help them achieve their personal best and life aspirations.

We currently deliver an outstanding primary and secondary school football provision and have access to excellent facilities including our state of the art 3G training pitches. We also have strong links with local further education colleges to provide a natural step of progression both in terms of football and academia once our pupils' secondary education is complete here at Castle View Enterprise Academy.

  • Specialist Football Coaching delivered by in house FA qualified coaches
  • Supported by ex Sunderland AFC professional footballers
  • State of the art, £500,000 FIFA one star rated 3G pitch
  • Leadership opportunities through coaching and officiating
  • Access to formal FA qualifications
  • Fitness and coaching programmes individually tailored on request
  • Competitive opportunities with NE schools and clubs
  • Links with Sunderland Football Club
  • Links with local football clubs
  • Nike Football Academy training kit
  • Bespoke guidance and mentoring from experienced sports staff

The girls' football at Castle View Enterprise Academy has really grown over the past few years, with more girls attending football training sessions than ever before.

The girls have not only developed their football skills and fitness levels, they have also developed socially by taking part in the sessions. The dedicated coaches within the Castle View Football Academy have really helped improve the quality of football across all pupils who take part to a good standard.

A Student Perspective

I am always looking to develop further and improve my skills so when I found out that Castle View had a Football Academy I was excited about the challenge. The Football Academy is helping me to learn more about the great game and I have also found that teamwork can be used off the pitch as well as on the pitch.

To be selected as the Football Academy Captain made me feel very proud and also determined to repay Mr Hodgson's belief in me and my ability to lead the team. Being part of the Football Academy has brought some great opportunities this season such as futsal, specialist coaching to help me improve my tactical awareness and training with ex-SAFC pro Gary Bennett.

As part of the Football Academy we are given the opportunity to go on tour and take part in a National Football Tournament in another part of the UK which is something to really look forward to. I really enjoy being a member and captain of the Football Academy and would recommend anyone interested in football to join.

Mr R Thomas

Director of Sport and Performance at Castle View Enterprise Academy. Worked as a PE teacher since 2005. Played football at Northern League level (Esh Winning, West Allotment, North Shields, Birtley Town), Wearside League (Prudhoe Town and Northern Alliance (Whitley Bay Gosforth Bohemians, North Shields Athletic) level since the age of 17 as a goalkeeper. Can still be found plying his trade today at the age of 45! Leeds Metropolitan University First XI. FA Level 2 coach. Has managed and coached extensively at Junior level (particularly girl's football) and men's football teams (Esh Winning, Prudhoe Town, Gosforth Bohemians) in the North East.

Gary Bennett

Gary Bennett MBE is an English former professional footballer. A defender, he began his career with Manchester City before moving on to Cardiff City in 1981. In 1984, Bennett joined Sunderland and he went on to make over 350 appearances for the club, placing him fifth on the club's all-time appearance list. He left Sunderland in 1995, after eleven years at the club, and later played for Carlisle United, Scarborough and Darlington. During his career, he made over 600 appearances in the Football League, scoring 61 times. Gary brings his extensive experience of both management and playing to the Academy.

Mr C Hodgson

Sunderland School Games Organiser and Learning Support based at CVEA. Currently plays Semi-Pro football for Horden CW in the Northern League. FA qualified coach. Has coached and managed Junior teams including Sunderland District Boys U13s. Owns and runs own football coaching business (CHFootballCoaching).

Mr C Tatters

Teacher of PE at Castle View Enterprise Academy. Played Northern League football (Murton) and currently over 40's football (Washington). FA Level 2 football coach, having coached at Loughborough University for Youth Sport Trust and University of Sunderland football teams. Qualified personal trainer with a wealth of knowledge on strength & conditioning, resistance training and calisthenics. Mr Tatters is available for all of your Strength and Conditioning needs.

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