Arsenal comes to Wellington

Arsenal Soccer Schools are coming to Wellington Sports Centre. Starting Tuesday 6th September local 5 to 7 year olds can learn the beautiful game in accordance with the same training principles as taught at the Arsenal Training Ground; developing young players’ technical skills and passion for the game to ensure they become the best players and athletes they possibly can.

Arsène Wenger, Head Coach, Arsenal Football Club said:

“At Arsenal Football Club we pride ourselves on playing as a team to produce imaginative, entertaining and skilful football. We take time to develop and nurture our younger players to ensure that they reach their full potential. By guiding players through our extensive training programmes, we have produced many world-class footballers over the years.”

Arsenal Football Club is one of England’s most successful football clubs with an impressive 13 league and 10 FA Cup titles. They famously played all 38 Premier League games without losing in season 2003/04, and currently retain the record of 49 league games unbeaten.

Arsenal’s reputation as one of the leading Premier League Clubs is cemented by their reputation for playing with their own unique style and flair. Arsenal Manager, Arsène Wenger, has been with the club since 1996 and is widely regarded to be one of the world’s greatest coaches and is credited with transforming English Football into the fast paced and technically beautiful game it is today.

Arsène’s coaching methodologies are not only applied to the first team but have been filtered through the Club; to the Arsenal ladies – England’s most successful Ladies team, the Youth Academy – the future players of the Club, and to Arsenal Soccer Schools – the Club’s grassroots youth soccer programme.

Arsenal Soccer Schools started in 1985 as a local community project near Arsenal’s home in North London. Arsenal Soccer Schools now operate all around the UK and across the globe.

Keri Parr, Wellington Sports Centre Manager said:

“Tone is delighted to be able to host the Arsenal Soccer School at our Wellington site. It is a great privilege for us and a marvellous opportunity for the 5 to 7 year olds who can attend. The School opens on Tuesday 6th September at 4pm and we are expecting a high demand for the available places. Parents are advised to ring the centre and book places for their children early.”

“The principles of the Soccer School, developing team work and allowing people to reach their full potential, are at the core of Tone’s ethos. We are very happy to welcome the school to Wellington.”