Academies
RESULTS OF ACADEMY ACCREDITATION ANNOUNCED
14 Mar 2016

The newly launched Academy Accreditation process for 2015/16 was carried out from October, 2015 till February, 2016. A total of 60 footballing entities including clubs, stand-alone academies, schools and youth training centres applied for the same. The applicants were classified on the basis of whether they are residential or non-residential. Out of all the submissions made, thirteen academies received a 1-star and four received a 2-star rating.

Following are the rated academies:

1-star: IYSA, Conscient Football School, Baichung Bhutia Football School,  SPT Academy, Sudeva, Boca Juniors Soccer School, Neroca FC, PIFA, Ozone Football Academy, Steadfast Rush, Kovalam FC, Youngsters FC and Mahogany FC.

2-star: United Sports Club, TATA Football Academy, DSK Shivajians and Rangdajied.

The academies were assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

1.       Organizational Hierarchy

2.     Coaches, Medical and administrative staff with their qualification, experience and contracts including their job description.

3.       Age-group teams with player details

4.       Facilities and infrastructure

5.       Curriculum and Training Program

6.       Competitions/Matches

7.       Scouting

8.       Grassroots Program

9.       Schooling (If Resdential)

10.   Medical Provisions.

Details of the process can be found at https://www.the-aiff.com/jd-resources-downloads.htm The Accreditation process for 2016/17 will be revamped and changes will be duly notified on the website.

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