Since joining FSD Academy

Since joining FSD Academy, Kyran has shown great strengths academically and his technical ability out on the football pitch has really progressed. When his education journey was coming to an end, founders Matt Piper and Owen Johnson looked at Kyran’s new found Skills which had been developed over the 3 years and offered him a chance to join the FSD Staff Team.

Kyran started his community activator coaching Level 2 apprenticeship in 2020, unfortunately his apprenticeship journey began during the pandemic, however, this did not stop Kyran Progressing and completing his education and attending the Academy to work with FSD Academy Alterative Provision Programme. Kyran helped coach, care, and support young vulnerable children throughout the pandemic. From September 2021 Kyran began coaching our young Post 16 students, offering high level technical training alongside our experienced coaches, developing technique and preparing the youngsters for our academy league programme.

I did not know what I wanted to do after leaving school, but they helped me stay in something that I love.

Kyran Taylor

I did not know what I wanted to do after leaving school, but they helped me stay in something that I love.
FSD Academy players celebrate scoring a goal at the King Power Stadium.

Journeys

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Harli Skeet

Harli’s transformation since joining the FSD Academy has been brilliant. He now has a real understanding of his qualities and how to utilise them to achieve success in life.

Farris Hand

FSD’s pathway has formed Farris’s re-engagement and provided therapeutic support throughout his time at the Academy, increasing self-esteem, and encouraging high aspirations.