Racing Club Warwick are delighted to announce they will be working in association with Future Pro Academy at the start of this new 2018 - 2019 season.

Future Pro Academy have moved from their previous base at Stratford Town and this opportunity has accelerated Warwick's plans to start an academy programme which is exciting times for the club.

Chairman Gary Vella said 'Starting an academy at the club has been in the plans from the first day I came on board and the previous three years have seen us research the options we have. Choosing the right framework for the club is vital to make an academy a success and we have spoken to several education providers, as well as researching whether the club should run the football side itself, or whether we should partner with an expert in the field. The fact that Future Pro were looking for a move proved to be perfect timing for all parties and ensures that we have the best possible outcome for both the educational aspect alongside the additional football pathway now available to local footballers. The academy, of some 60 learners, adds to our youth team pathway and will give young adults the best opportunity to progress in the game moving forward'.

Future Pro Managing Director, Demir Vavan said 'The support we have received in our transition has been excellent and we are looking forward to working with Racing Club Warwick, working with Chairman Gary Vella who has done an excellent job in recent years reinvigorating the club. Our aim is to provide 16-19 year olds the best opportunities and pathways in the football and sports industry'. The club will be entering a team into the prestigious U19 National League which will help bridge the gap for players to progress into Racing Club Warwick’s first team and additionally we will have teams competing in the ECFA National college leagues'.

Demir continued 'The players will have access of up to 10 hours’ football development each week which ranges from UEFA licensed training, matches, performance analysis and individual learning plans off the pitch including access to high quality gym facilities providing all full-time student athletes the best opportunities to progress in the industry'.

All students are enrolled onto a 2 year BTEC level 3, Extended Diploma in sport which is the equivalent to 3 A levels. SCL – education & training are the academy’s partner who delivers the education programme at Warwick Sports Club. There are excellent opportunities and pathways on this programme including access to scholarships abroad in the US via the academy’s network and further education including UK universities and work experience in the sports industry.

So far already in their first year Future Pro Academy have progressed former first year Scholar Dan Purvin into professional football at Mansfield Town FC and have links to send players abroad to top US universities on scholarships next year