WESTON ACADEMY TO HOST U8 AND U9 TALENT OPEN NIGHTS

First team management and players will be on hand to help uncover future footballing stars at the 3 sessions as the seagulls continue with their record investment into the Academy setup.

Weston-super-Mare AFC Academy, who are 1 of only 22 clubs outside of the Football League nationally to be a licensed Academy and the only 1 in North Somerset, have opened up more spaces in their under 8, and under 9 age groups.

This is years 3 and 4 next academic year.

The Academy has received record investment over the last 12 months, appointing Head of Academy Simon Panes and Head of Coaching Mark Mckeever, who is also the club’s Head of Senior Phase.

Simon will be at the sessions, along with Matt Bazell, Foundation Phase Manager, Jerry White, Chief Scout, first team management, and players.

When asked about the sessions, Matt told westonsmareafc.co.uk:

Here at Weston-super-Mare AFC Academy, we pride ourselves on creating a professional, safe and fun environment for your children to develop not just as footballers but also as people.

“We can’t wait to welcome some new faces down to the club for our talent open nights.”

Talent sessions have been set up on the following nights:

Friday, 27th August 2021, 5PM – 6PM
Monday, 30th August 2021, 6PM – 7PM
Friday, 3rd September 2021, 5PM – 6PM

Both U8 and U9 age groups can attend all sessions.

These open nights are free to attend and will take place on The Optima Stadium’s FIFA quality 3G surface.

The Optima Stadium – Home of Weston-super-Mare AFC,
Winterstoke Road,
Weston-super-Mare,
Somerset,
BS24 9AA