This brochure presents the IOF International Football Academy, based at Denstone College in Staffordshire, England. It introduces the academy's directors, Russ Hullett and Jamie Bennett, and outlines their coaching and scouting experience. The document explains the academy's player-centred philosophy inspired by English Premier League EPPP guidelines. It describes the full-time international…
This brochure is for the IOF International Football Academy, a private football academy partnered with Denstone College in Staffordshire, England. It is aimed at ambitious young players seeking a pathway into professional football, USA soccer scholarships or careers in the sports industry.
The document introduces the academy's directors: Russ Hullett, Director of Football and Development with a UEFA A License and experience at Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Manchester United; and Jamie Bennett, Director of Talent and Pathways with a UEFA B License and experience building clubs from youth to senior level.
The brochure describes the academy's philosophy as player-centred, following EPPP guidelines with maximum ball contact, small group coaching and age-appropriate training. It lists the technical staff including Rob Francis as Head of Performance and Jack Wood as a UEFA B coach and Scotland FA scout.
Denstone College is presented as a leading independent school with academic excellence, pastoral care and boarding facilities. The setting is rural Staffordshire near the Derbyshire border, within reach of professional clubs and St George's Park, the FA's National Football Centre.
The full-time international football and education programme combines daily elite coaching with a full UK school timetable. Students are grouped into High Performance and Development programmes. The brochure details the fixture programme in ISFA and ESFA competitions, the Midland Youth Floodlit League through Uttoxeter Town FC, and opportunities including the FA Youth Cup and World Student Games in Barcelona.
The document also covers the pre-academy football programme, the football gap year for UK and international students, and the IOF USA Soccer Scholarship pathway with the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup showcase. It includes programme fees, an assessment booking process, and contact information.