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Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate the perfect environment for young people to reach their full potential.

 

We operate an elite football excellence and education programme aimed at 16-19 year olds with a passion for sport. We combine academics in partnership with Suffolk New College and football provision to provide students with an excellent steppingstone to pursue a career in sport, football, sports coaching, physical education, physiotherapy or sports development.

Students will have the opportunity to compete within national competitions representing Needham Market Football Club with both our senior teams (men’s and women’s) playing at the highest level of non-league football in Suffolk. 

Our team

Sam leslie

Head of Education

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Kevin horlock

Academy Manager 

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James Mant

Assistant Academy Manager

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Matt Cook

Lead Tutor

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Ian jenkins

Head of Medical

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Freya Louis

PR & Marketing Manager

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Emma Scott

Sports Therapist

Luke Betts

Academy Coach

Warren lewis-claxton

Head of Girls' & Women

At Needham Market Academy, we believe in having a diverse workforce with vast experience in the sports sector. All our staff are DBS checked and trained in both Safeguarding and First Aid. Our team are all experts in their fields and key staff are also trained as Mental Health First Aiders. 

The team work closely together to best benefit students both on and off the pitch. 

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