Who We Are
4 Corner Football Academy was established in 2016. Owner, Chris Shilling a former academy footballer who believes every player can reach their full potential with the best coaching and training environment. Chris is supported by highly experienced elite level coaches who are passionate about football development and work/scout for CAT 1 clubs.
What We Do
Our goal is to bridge the gap between Grassroots football and Professional Academies, providing high level coaching and demanding the best from our players age 4 - 16 to improve football ability and skills on and off the field. We focus on ball mastery, technical skills and high intensity within small coach to player ratios.
Where We Are
We are based in East London and have Development Centers located at Chobham Academy, Stratford E15 2EG and Eton Manor RFC, Wanstead E11 2JA. Excellent and secure training facilities on 4g astro pitches, well lit for all weather conditions. Parking is available and nearby public transport.
Why We are Different?
We appreciate there are many grassroots and football clubs/academies to choose from. We believe our key focus areas enable the ideal environment for every player to reach their full potential.
Qualified Coaches
Our coaches are FA, UEFA qualified and DBS checked. Elite coaches are also CAT 1 scouts
Academy Setup
Setup like a Professional Academy, players need to be dedicated, work hard and set high standards.
No Parent Coaching
No grassroot parent coaching ensures all players are treated equally and given opportunities by our experienced coaches
Excellent Facilities
We only train on 4g Astro pitches in a safe environment, training does not stop in bad weather
Core Values
Our values support player development and skills needed to achieve excellence both on and off the football pitch
Fully Committed
Attend all training sessions and be ready to learn and put in the extra work to improve
High Intensity
Train with maximum effort and energy to increase speed and play on the front foot
Respect
Listen to coaches and treat other players with respect to foster positive relationships
Positive Attitude
Demonstrate good behaviour, be prepared to make mistakes and play with a smile
Development Pathway
Achieve Excellence through Hard Work and Commitment
How it works?
Development Areas
Advanced
Development
Fundamentals
Development Pyramid
Players will enter the development pathway stage depending on age and ability.
This ensures players are working towards the top of the pyramid from a young age.
Development players have the option to join our competitive league teams.
Advanced level are put forward for Professional Academy friendlies/trials.
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The FA 4 Corner Model
Key Development Areas:
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Social
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Physical
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Psychological
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Technical/Tactical
Each of these 'corners' is equally important, and no one corner works in isolation.
The FA 4 Corner Model can be used with all players
– regardless of age or ability.
This approach helps to identify and meet the varied needs of different players.
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