About Us

 

The aim of Protec football academy is to develop talent whilst gaining valuable academic qualifications at the same time. We currently have 45 boys studying for A level  and BTEC national subjects at level 3. And  have produced some outstanding A level  students some of which have gone on to do university degrees others have been lucky enough to gain professional contracts along with a great set of qualifications.

 

 
Protec places education first, why you may ask? we have been in this industry for over 15 years and with our experience football is a very hard area to break into and does not always work out at professional level for many players, some go on to work  and play at non league level as many from this academy have done in the past some have forged great
careers in non league Warren Macbean currently at Chelmsford, Kesie Ibe at Ebbsfleet are great examples of Protec players gaining a great education leaving the academy and going on to work full time combining that with a career in non league, another example of this is Steve Morison who gained all of his qualifications at Protec moved into non league whilst
holding down a full time job and has recently moved from Stevenage borough to Millwall on a three year contract.

At Protec not only are you going to get the best coaching, you will play for Protec associated teams at under 18 and 19 this gives all our players the added benefit of  being able to play against and be seen by professional clubs. Protec has a wealth of experience and has a number of links with clubs ranging from the premier league right through to the football league, and should any club show an interest in a player Protec will organise a trial period with that club. We hope you enjoy your visit to our website, click a Protec centre near you to apply.


MEET THE STAFF.

 

The Protec Football Development School was set up in ten years ago by football professional, Pete Edwards. His aim was to offer talented youngsters the opportunity to achieve both on and off the pitch with a unique football training and education package designed to develop the skills required in today's fast-paced professional game.	Pete Edwards
Terry Venables	I was greatly impressed by the all round standard of players on show and there are clearly players here with a real chance of making it into the professional game, the whole atmosphere was very professional and I was hugely impressed with the attitude of all the boys involved.
Protec head of youth development. Tim is a UEFA qualified coach has been with Protec for over ten years has led the Protec  Barnet u18 and 19 squads in both the conference and southern floodlit league wins in both divisions, and has taken the u16 squad to county champions in the 2009 10 campaign. Tim is in control of youth development for all age groups u 11 to u19	Coach Tim Zobbo
Justin Mosley Academy manager	Justin has recently joined Protec after coaching at Arsenal he is the current 1st team manager at Enfield 1893 and is a qualified UEFA coach and goalkeeping coach. Justin will be in day to day control of Protecs north London operation.
Holly Straw fitness preparator physio,  Holly has worked for Protec for 3 years, she is qualified with a Bsc hons in sports therapy as well as a Diploma in personal training. Holly is in charge of the fitness and preparation of all Protec academy players.	Holly Straw
Coach John Cumberbatch	John Cumberbatch coach, john heads up our south London academy and has been with Protec for 10 years John is a UEFA qualified coach and has managed in the Ryman league.
Mark Cumberbatch , coach, Mark started as a Protec player with the academy  was signed from the academy at professional level for Barnet f. c after leaving Barnet he played non league at Tonbridge Angels and currently playing in the Ryman premier league, mark is a UEFA qualified coach and holds a BTEC diploma in sports science.	Coach Mark Cumberbatch
Coach Ken Fisher	Ken Fisher coach  Ken has been a coach  Protec for 3 years and manages  the Protec Croydon u18 and 19 squads he has been a scout for Arsenal for a number of years and is a qualified UEFA coach.
Craig Maskell has been instrumental in the development of Protec. A qualified coach he has had a distinguished career in league football as a forward, playing over 400 games with Southampton FC, Huddersfield Town, Swindon Town, Reading and Leyton Orient. He left League Football and became player-coach at Hampton & Richmond Borough, then joined Aylesbury United before becoming a Protec coach.	Coach Craig Maskell