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● Under-13: Born on or after 01-01-2007 ● Under-15: Born on or after
01-01-2005 ● Under-18: born on or after 01-01-2002 | Under-22: Born on or after 1998
A. Residential academy - Semi-professional to professionals (Age
Group: 10 - 22).
B. Grassroots centres - Amateur to semi-professional (Age Group: 6
- 16).
C. Special Clinics Camps (All Age Groups).
● We focus on grooming talent by providing the best possible facilities and
mentor ship. We create an ecosystem which is optimal for a player to develop and maintain
their skills.
Our Technical Director is a UEFA license coach who has personally
groomed players who are playing in Brazil, Argentina and Europe. He was also a scout for one
of the biggest clubs in the world Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. He has trained the youth
Portugal national team and travelled them throughout the world representing in various
prestigious competitions.
He leads a team of licensed Indian coaches and technical
staff with foreign exposure to enhance the skillsets of our players.
● The RFC Residential Academy provides our players with 360° development
that they need to pursue a career in football. We have partners all over the country in
helping us create the ecosystem. Please click on ecosystem link to learn more.
● With the kind of diverse players and requests that the RFC Residential
Football Academy receives, we have had to make provisions for all types of admissions and
cases. There is a set fee structure, however, just the ability to meet that doesn’t
guarantee a spot. We take into consideration the past record of the player, his current
skill level and gauge the pathway that he would like to be on in terms of pursuing football
as a career. We have come across students with the skill and mental disposition to be
fantastic players, but who do not have the monetary backing to go the distance. In such
cases, our team does look at partial scholarship on a case-by-case basis. After all, we do
not pay attention to where a player comes from, but only look at their potential and passion
towards the game.
● RFCFA will be competing in U 13, U 15 and U 18 I league. The talented
individuals will get to play in RFC. We also have tie ups with I league teams all over the
country. The athletes will be given scouting opportunities to play in foreign conditions to
increase the exposure and contribute towards continuous learning and improvement. As
per the senior team, if the individual is talented his profile will be sent for screening
for all the top I league and ISL clubs in the country and RFCFA will take care of their
representation and wellbeing.
● There is a nutrition program in place which is managed by our Nutrition
Specialist. This basically includes 6 meals a day. The menu will be different for
vegetarians. The diet will be designed in a way of grooming professional athletes. We also
look at imparting knowledge on the food that is being consumed so that the athletes are
educated and understand what is going to their body.
● There will be a 24hr guard at the facility. Also, general CCTV
surveillance will be in place. This is inside a gated community and a warden is always there
at the facility.
● Scholarship details only provided once the player attends the trials and selected.
● Available slots U 13 – 20 | U 15 - 20 | U 18 – 25 | and U 22 - 20
● Players will be provided with ● Two pairs of jerseys ● One pair of track
suits ● 2 pairs of stockings ● 2 polo tee shirts ● 1 kit bag and ● 1 sipper
● Once the player is injured the coach at the facility will guide the
player on the necessary steps. The rehab and the injury management cost are to be borne by
the parent/avail a sports insurance coverage which will cover the medical bills.
● Yes, the player has to go through a medical examination and also provide
a birth certificate
● Yes, the player will have to come to the Academy in order to go through
trials.
● The players will join the Academy at the beginning June of every academic
year
● Yes, the parents are welcome to watch the training sessions while they
come to visit their kids with prior approval of the coaches.
● Yes, every individual player goes through goes through training in
respect to his playing position on the field. Goalkeepers, Strikers, Midfielders and
Defenders go through separate training modules other than blanket coaching.
● No, since it is a Residential Academy the current location of the player
does not matter.
● Once the athlete is registered and the first instalment is paid,
1. Registration of the player with RFCFA (Birth certificate and Aadhar to be
provided 2. Size of the kitting for the players must be given to the management 3. The
athlete must enrol in the desired educational institution 4. Assigning of the athlete to the
dorm 5. Confirmation on the date of the arrival of the athlete
● Every student goes through 9 to 18 hours of training per week depending
on Off- season, Pre-season, Preparation period and Competition week.
● We accept payment by cheques, bank wire transfer, or credit card. The
payment is made in two instalments during the academic year
● Weekends are off depending on the season of training; the student can
choose to go home then. Winter and Summer vacation spans for about two weeks and eight weeks
respectively. (This is subject to change depending on the competitions)
● We will do the necessary paperwork required showing the admission to the
academy. But the cost and approval process to be done from the athlete’s side.
● Quarterly progress reports regarding the football training will be sent
to the parents via email. The academic reports will be sent according to the curriculum. The
parents can get in touch with the Administrative officer, Warden or the Head Coach directly
in case of any emergencies over phone /email
● Talented individuals will be given a professional contract by the
club/academy. ● The younger athletes will be given opportunity to play in I league. ● Once
the transfer season starts and we get a requirement for a particular player we will handle
the transfer and the nitty-gritties of the transfer and the future of the player. ● With
continuous improvement our scouting team will define the growth and the future of the player
among top clubs in India and across the world
● There are various scholarship programs available for the players. The
players will be informed about the same after the trials. If the players have represented
their State or the Country at any level, they will be eligible for direct
scholarship.
● The students can avail additional tutoring which will be arranged by the
Academy. We need a month notice to arrange for the same. And the cost will be borne by the
athletes.