Get SET for Life!

L L A B T FOO ! E R U H C O R B Y T I V ACTI 4/2015 1 0 2 N O S A E S

‘Celebrating 10 years of Community Delivery’

PLAYER PATHWAY... “The MK Dons SET pathway allows young players the opportunity to develop and progress from participation courses (Saturday Soccer, Holiday Courses etc.) through to the academy. Players are able to perform at a level, which will maximise their potential in environments suited to their needs.” Mike Dove, Academy Director

MK Dons SET have established a pathway for children and young people to progress naturally depending on maturity and ability.

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“Age appropriate opportunities for children and young people.”

Using the ‘C’ system to develop the whole player... CREATIVITY The players should be in charge of their development and should be allowed to come up with their own solutions. Children have been shown to be more creative than adults but often their creativity is stifled through well meaning adult wanting to show them the ‘proper’ way.

COMPETENCE Developing the players’ abilities in all aspect of sport.

CHARACTER Sport can develop a players character and teach them valuable life lessons that will be important in their future development.

CONNECTION & CARING Players should be encouraged to be competitive but they should also be taught to look after one another. Getting players to be in touch with one another needs help to develop teamwork and leadership skills.

CONFIDENCE

Sport develops confidence if delivered well. A confident player performs better so this is an area that should always be referred to when developing young players.

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FOOTBALL SKILLS CENTRE...

FOUNDATION & YEAR ONE

The skills centre programme for the younger age groups allows children the opportunity to develop their physical literacy movements such as object control skills, travelling skills and body management skills. Players will also develop ball skills and techniques in a safe and fun environment.

YEAR TWO, THREE, FOUR & FIVE

MK Dons SET have designed a specific syllabus for children in school years 2-5. During these sessions, children will have the opportunity to further enhance their technique in fun and engaging practices. Further steps will be taken to enhance their physical literacy skills.

YEAR SIX TO ELEVEN

Skills centre for the older age groups is specifically designed to provide young footballers of all abilities with the opportunity to enhance their development in a progressive, fun and positive learning environment.

‘SKILLS EXTRA’

All skill centre players from U7-U12 will be given the opportunity to further develop their technique and skills. ‘Skills extra’ is a top up session where players will start to learn game awareness, game intelligence and game understanding. Players will be in specific teams and will take part in matches against other clubs skills centres during school holidays.

“The skills centre is a fantastic environment for children to develop the fundamental skills of football, learn new techniques and improve at their own pace.” Dean Lewington - MK Dons Captain

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

VENUES, DATES, TIMES & PRICES DAY/ VENUE MONDAY MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA TUESDAY Ousedale School, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ THURSDAY Vandyke School, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY

DATES BLOCK 1 Sept 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Oct 6th, 13th, 20th Nov 3rd,

TIME PRICE 6:00-7:00pm £50 10th, 17th, 24th Dec 1st Per Block BLOCK 2 Jan 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Feb 2nd, 9th 16th, 23rd Mar 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd BLOCK 3 Apr 13th, 20th, 27th May 11th, 18th Jun 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Jul 6th, 13th

BLOCK 1 Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Oct 7th, 14th, 21st Nov 4th,

6:00-7:00pm £50 11th, 18th, 25th Dec 2nd Per BLOCK 2 Jan 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Feb 3rd, 10th 17th, 24th Mar 3rd, Block 10th, 17th, 24th BLOCK 3 Apr 14th, 21st, 28th May 12th, 19th Jun 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Jul 7th, 14th

BLOCK 1 Sept 11th, 18th, 25th, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Dec 4th

BLOCK 2 Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Feb 5th, 12th 19th, 26th Mar

5:00-6:00pm £50 Per Block

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

BLOCK 3 Apr 16th, 23rd, 30th May 14th, 21st Jun 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Jul 2nd, 9th, 16th

FRIDAY MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

BLOCK 1 Sept 12th, 19th, 26th, Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Nov 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Dec 5th BLOCK 2 Jan 9th, 16th, 23rd 30th Feb 6th, 13th 20th, 27th Mar 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th BLOCK 3 Apr 17th, 24th May 1st, 15th, 22nd Jun 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Jul 3rd, 10th, 17th

6:00-7:00pm £50 Per Block

SKILLS EXTRA DAY/ VENUE WEDNESDAY MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

DATES TIME PRICE BLOCK 1 Jan 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Feb 4th, 11th 18th, 25th Mar 4th, 6:00-7:00pm £40 11th, 18th, 25th Per BLOCK 2 Apr 15th, 22nd, 29th May 13th, 20th Jun 3rd, 10th, 17th, Block 24th Jul 1st, 8th, 15th

OFFERS & DISCOUNTS

Pre season offer (must book before 5th September 2014): Book all 3 blocks before the 5th Sept and receive a 20% discount and two free tickets. £150 – 20% = £130 For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

BIRTHDAY PARTIES... From only £150 MK Dons SET provides highly experienced, qualified and professional coaches to celebrate your birthday with a football or multi sports session. For further information please email [email protected]

Dons on tour parties have two packages, to find out what they are please contact [email protected] For more information on our Match Day birthday parties please contact [email protected]

SATURDAY SOCCER...

Saturday soccer is a great introduction to football in a relaxed and safe environment where children can develop social and physical skills as well as developing techniques to play the game. Sessions are run by experienced FA licenced coached who will deliver fun and inclusive syllabus. There are now two Saturday Soccer courses running, one from the usual time of 11:30am-12:30pm and a new course from 12:30pm-1:30pm, both based at the MK Dons Training Ground. Age breakdown below: • Soccer Munchkins - 3 year olds • Junior Skills - Reception, Years 1 &2 • Senior Skills - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

Pre season offer (must book before 5th September 2014): Book all 3 blocks before the 5th Sept and receive a 20% discount and two free tickets. £150 – 20% = £130 DAY/ VENUE SATURDAY MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

DATES BLOCK 1 Sept 13th, 20th, 27th, Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Nov 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Dec 6th BLOCK 2 Jan 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Mar 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th BLOCK 3 Apr 18th, 25th May 2nd, 16th, 23rd Jun 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Jul 4th, 11th, 18th

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

TIME 11:30am12:30pm or 12:30pm1:30pm

PRICE £50 Per Block

HOLIDAY COURSES...

MK Dons SET offers holiday courses all year round for children to participate in physical activity during the school holidays. This is a great environment for children to make new friends and develop their confidence. Mini Kickers allows children between the age of 4-6 years, the chance to come and play football in a relaxed and fun environment. Children will have the chance to learn new skills, develop their core fundamental movements and learn the basic rules of the game over the week long course. Pro Camp participants will have the chance to experience training like a professional footballer. Qualified FA licenced coaches will guide players from 7 to 14 years old throughout the week to help to help them use the correct technique, improve decision making and overall enhancement of their game. Sessions are designed around the FA Long Term Player Development Model (LTPD) improving social, physical, technical and psychological aspects of a young player. MK Dons SET now offer an ‘Early Drop Off’ from 8:30am and a ‘Late Pick Up’ until 4:30pm. COURSE SUMMER

OCTOBER HALF TERM CHRISTMAS

DATES TIMES Week 1: Jul 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st Aug 1st Early Drop off +£5 per day. Week 2: Aug 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 8:30-10:00am Week 3: Aug 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th Mini Week 4: Aug 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd 10:00-12:00pm Week 5: Aug 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th Pro 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st 10:00-3:00pm Week 1: Dec 22nd, 23rd Week 2: Dec 29th, 30th, 31st

FEBRUARY HALF TERM EASTER

16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th

Late Pick up +£5 per day. 3:00- 4:30pm

Week 1: Mar 30th, 31st Apr 1st, 2nd Week 2: Apr 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

WHITSUN (4 DAY)

May 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th

All courses at at MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

“The Holiday course is great for giving players the opportunity to develop new skills, build on confidence and most importantly make new friends. It is a relaxed and fun week of football.” Dave Martin - MK Dons Goalkeeper

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

PRICE 5 Days £35 / £60 Mini / Pro 4 Days £30 / £48 Mini / Pro 3 Days £23 / £39 Mini / Pro 2 Days £16 / £28 Mini / Pro 1 Day £9 / £15 Mini / Pro

TEAM COACHING... MK Dons SET are pleased to offer high quality coaching sessions to teams in the local area from under 7’s, through to under 21’s. These sessions will be delivered by our team of fully qualified, dedicated and FA licensed coaches. Each session is designed to meet the needs and pre arranged criteria of every individual team. We can offer support to one individual team or for all age groups in your club. The session can be a ‘one off’ session and used as a short term solution, or every week throughout the season. Sessions are priced from £24 per hour.

Weekly Team Training

Coach Workshops

Tournament Preperation Sessions

Team Holiday Camps

Matchday Support

Fundraising (Shared Profit Camps)

Before the sessions are due to start, MK dons SET and your club can communicate to discuss how the sessions can be tailored to suit your specific needs. This can be to help improve Long Term Player Development (LTPD) or assist you with the transition from 5v5 to 7v7, 7v7 to 9v9, 9v9 to 11v11 as part of the FA’s New youth review. You can also further develop your team by utilising the team discount. Get 5 or more players from the same team to join the skills centre and receive a 25% saving (Payment must be made in a lump sum).

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

ADVANCED CENTRE... INVITE ONLY

MK Dons SET Advanced Centre continues to offer gifted and talented players aged (8-16), by invite only, the opportunity to represent MK Dons FC at a level that coincides with their playing ability. High quality sessions are designed and delivered by coaches with experience of working with advanced ability players. The Advanced Centre is the 2nd tier of the young player pathway and the aims of The Centre are to: • • • •

Further enhance the development of gifted players. Provide the opportunity to represent MK Dons FC Allow players to train and play with and against players of a similar ability or better. Provide a pathway to the MK Dons Academy if deemed appropriate.

Players are invited in from our other courses when they have been identified as being gifted and talented. “The Advanced Centre is a great way for talented and gifted players to progress their football. As a pathway to the acadamy it’s main focus is to bring the best out of the player and realise potential.” Dele Alli - MK Dons First Team

FUTSAL...

MK Dons SET Futsal Scholarship Programme is now entering its third season. The Programme is free-of-charge and offers a further education programme as an alternative to Sixth Form. Players can: • • • •

Attain qualifications; equivalent to three A-Levels Progress to University Be talent scouted for the National Training Camps Appear on Soccer A.M as part of their Futsal League Feature

From the first cohort we have had a player progress to the national training camps and a player offered a training session with the Full U18 Scholarship Group.

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GIRLS AND WOMENS...

Mini Miss Kickers

MK Dons SET have revamped their specific session for girls aged 4 -6 and 6-8 year olds (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) to fit in line with the FA female player pathway. This session is ideal for beginners and is an excellent introduction to the game. Each session will consist of the following: • FUN warm-up • Technical Practice • FUN games • An introduction to ‘football matches’

Girls Only Skills Centres For 7 - 14 year olds (Female Only) Each session will consist of the following: • FUN warm-up • Technical & Game Related Practices • Skills Practices • FUN games and matches The skills centre provides all level of female footballers with the opportunity to develop their individual skills in a safe, relaxed and fun environment. Players as part of a team can also benefit from further coaching outside of their team environment. If any players at the Girls Skills Centre show potential there is the opportunity of further progression through the female player pathway as they may have the chance to attend trials for MK Dons FC Girls Centre of Excellence or the local County FA Player Development Centre.

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

VENUES, DATES, TIMES & PRICES DAY/ VENUE TUESDAY Ousedale School, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ FRIDAY MK Dons Training Ground, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EA

DATES BLOCK 1 Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Oct 7th, 14th, 21st Nov 4th,

TIME PRICE 6:00-7:00pm £50 11th, 18th, 25th Dec 2nd Per Block BLOCK 2 Jan 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Feb 3rd, 10th 17th, 24th Mar 3rd,

10th, 17th, 24th BLOCK 3 Apr 14th, 21st, 28th May 12th, 19th Jun 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Jul 7th, 14th

BLOCK 1 Sept 12th, 19th, 26th, Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Nov 7th,

6:00-7:00pm £50 14th, 21st, 28th Dec 5th Per BLOCK 2 Jan 9th, 16th, 23rd 30th Feb 6th, 13th 20th, 27th Mar 6th, Block 13th, 20th, 27th BLOCK 3 Apr 17th, 24th May 1st, 15th, 22nd Jun 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Jul 3rd, 10th, 17th

MK Dons SET are big supporters of female sport and in particular female football, with a number of courses and opportunities available in the local community, for girls and women to get involved in the beautiful game. Hannah Barrett - MK Dons FC Ladies Captain

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

GIRLS HOLIDAY COURSES... MK Dons SET offers female specific holiday courses all year round for girls only to participate in physical activity during the school holidays. These are great ‘girls only’ sessions in a friendly and safe environment.

All ‘girls only holiday courses allow female players the chance to mix with other female footballers and learn from our experienced female coaches and include a memento for the course and guest appearances/ master classes from MK Dons FC Ladies players. All female participants will also have the chance to experience training like a professional footballer. Qualified FA Licensed Coaches will guide players from 7 to 14 years old throughout the week to help them use correct technique, improved decision making and overall enhancement of their game. COURSE SUMMER

DATES Week 1: Jul 28th, 29th,

TIMES 10:00-3:00pm

Week 2: Aug 5th, 6th, 7th Week 3: Aug 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th Week 4: Aug 18th, 19th, 20th Week 5: Aug 26th, 27th OCTOBER HALF TERM FEBRUARY HALF TERM EASTER

27th, 28th 16th, 17th

£20 for two days in a two day week. £30 for three days in a three day week. GK Only £10 per day.

Week 1: Mar 30th, 31st Week 2: Apr 7th, 8th

WHITSUN

PRICE £11 Per Day

May 26th, 27th

All courses £5 a day when 5 or more book on from one team.

I have been involved in various SET and MK Dons FC Ladies events and witnessed a number of talented female players coming through from the Centre of Excellence; this is a great set up to be a part of! Trip Witney - MK Dons FC Ladies Goalkeeper

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com

GIRLS AND WOMENS... Female Specific Team Coaching Any female teams/clubs can benefit from top quality coaching delivered by fully qualified and experienced female coaches designed to support your team or individual players based on your specific needs. Sessions can take place as one offs or over a number of weeks, designed to fit in around your exisiting schedule. Bespoke packages can be made up to suit, for further details contact: [email protected] or [email protected] Cost: 6 weeks £120

12 weeks £220

24 weeks £400*

*Please note all prices are based on one coach per squad 1:16 coach/ player ratio, however process may vary depending on specific needs. Interested in running a profit share holiday course, a team specific girls skills centre? Then contact us to design sessions to suit your team/club.

Gifted and Talented Female Football with MK Dons MK Dons FC Girls Centre of Excellence are one of only 32 FA Licensed Centre of Excellences throughout the UK and will continue to promote and develop opportunities for gifted and talented female footballers within Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. The Centre of Excellence is an enhanced coaching Centre for players U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups. Players can only gain access to the Centre through trials and will only be accepted into the Centre of Excellence when it is appropriate for the player’s development. The players invited into the Centre will take part in a specific technical programme to aid their development, designed with the FA LTPD programme in mind, by MK Dons FC Girls Centre of Excellence, A License, Technical Director.

Playing football for MK Dons FC Girls Centre of Excellence since the age of 12 and going on to play for my country has been a great experience that I won’t forget. Alice Hassall - MK Dons Centre of Excellence Player

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ALSO AT MK DONS SET... INCLUSION...

All sessions have an emphasis on ‘everybody plays’. We create opportunities for people to play regardless of age, race, gender or ability and aim to provide a safe place where everyone can take part in regular activities to enhance skills, develop confidence and self esteem and to improve their social and life skills. We offer Youth, Adult and Impairment Specific Sessions such as Deaf / HI, Powerchair and Wheelchair Football. For more information in regards to Disability Football please contact Karl White on 01908 622938 or email [email protected]

HEALTH AND WELLBEING...

The HWB team deliver various health programmes such as child weight management and falls prevention programmes, as well as delivering health workshops through ‘Dons on Tour’ a single level bus and state of the art mobile classroom By educating and demonstrating the practical skills to participants, we enable them to make informed healthy choices for the rest of their lives. We have established close working relationships with regional and national health services to make sure we are making the maximum impact within the community. For more information contact Chloe Bond, Health and Wellbeing Manager at [email protected]

EDUCATION...

Within the education department we deliver a variety of vocational programmes for young people aged 16-23 offering an exciting opportunity to gain qualifications and experience. These are fun and interactive courses designed to improve achievement and participation in education and sport. Our National Citizen Service (NCS) Programme, which now runs in Spring, Summer and Autumn, gives 16 /17* year olds the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills, meet new people and gain experience in volunteering. The programme involves, an outward bound residential, finding out about your community and planning and delivering a social action project. For more information please contact [email protected] or [email protected] If you have children check out our Get SET Get Parenting Team! We have been helping parents with their children aged 5- 18 for the past two years. Everything we do is Free and Confidential so take a look at our leaflet on the website to find out more about our courses, family support workers and 24 hour helpline. For more information go to www.getsetparent.com or email [email protected]

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TERMS & CONDITIONS... Milton Keynes Dons Sport & Education Trust (SET) is a registered charity and is not for profit. It aims to provide opportunities for children and young people in Milton Keynes including the surrounding areas. SET courses are fully recognised by the four football authorities - the Football Association, the Premier League, the Professional Football Association and the Football League - and are covered by public liability insurance. These are the only official courses run by Milton Keynes Dons FC. Booking Details Places cannot be reserved and will be booked on a first come first served basis. Owing to limited places on each course, parents will be advised of existing availability at the time of booking with places offered elsewhere if necessary. We recommend you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Confirmation will be emailed and will include directions to venue. Milton Keynes Dons Sport & Education Trust reserve the right to cancel or change any course if necessary. No refunds are given unless the Sport & Education Trust has cancelled the course. Discounts MK Dons Sport & Education Trust are pleased to offer the following discounts on our Football Skills and Saturday Soccer: 1. Pre season offer (must book before 5th September 2014): Book all 3 blocks before the 5th Sept 2014 and receive a 20% discount and two free tickets. £150 – 20% = £130. 2. Applying for two or more children in the same family – 10% discount 3. For those on income support and family tax credit – 10% discount 4. Young Dons members 15% discount on all sports courses 5. Team discount 5 or more players 25% discount (only applies if payment is made in one lump sum) *All pre-season ticket offers must be used by December 31st 2014 on any league home game. Please note only ONE discount option can be used per booking. Our Staff All our coaching staff are FA Licensed Coaches and hold vaild First Aid certificates. All staff working with children and vulnerable adults have had enhanced Barring and Disclosure checks carried out and attend ongoing child wellfare workshops. This is alongside our Continued Professional Development where coaches are made aware of new initiatives in their areas of expertise.

For more information... Call: Email: 01908 622888 [email protected] Visit: www.mkdonsset.com