BEN Foster, a seventeen year old from Peverell, joined us here at Argyle Community Trust on our first Traineeship cohort, starting in March 2016. A firm Plymouth Argyle supporter, Ben was initially made aware of the programme whilst attending an Apprenticeships and Jobs event, held at the Job Centre +. “I was stuck in sixth …
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BMW BIBS
YOUNG footballers attending our weekly football courses at Devonport High School for Boys have been given a boost by the Ultimate Driving Machine. Our friends at Ocean BMW have kindly agreed to sponsor the bibs used by the youngsters, giving them a feel of being part of a professional outfit. The football courses at Devonport …
FUTSAL FINALS
THE Plymouth Argyle Futsal squad travel to the National Finals in Birmingham on Tuesday for the dramatic conclusion to an excellent season. Based at Carn Brea in Cornwall, the Futsal squad have been superb in their division this year, qualifying for the National Finals, where we will take on teams from Cardiff City, Scunthorpe United …
LEONARD STAYING FOR ANOTHER YEAR
THE future is looking bright for Plymouth Argyle Ladies after securing the services of manager Dave Leonard and his assistant Travis Rowland for next season. Affectionately known as Lens, the experienced coach took over the reins toward the end of last season and, while it was too late to save the Ladies from relegation, a …
FOOTBALL EDUCATION IN TOTNES
THE Plymouth Argyle Football Education programme based at King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes has just a few places remaining for the September intake. If you’re still wondering which path to take after completing your GCSEs, get in contact with us and explore the option of a specific programme designed to enhance your …
SEMI-FINALISTS
ARGYLE put up a brave defence of their title by reaching semi-finals of the 2016 Walking Football National Championships. The Pilgrims famously won the inaugural tournament last year, just a few months after forming the squad, and they qualified for this season’s competition by winning the regional title in some style. Argyle stormed through a …
NORTH DEVON LTPD
YOUNGSTERS from the Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) enjoyed an evening of high intensity, competitive football at the end of May, as Okehampton LTPD hosted a series of matches against their neighbours from Holsworthy LTPD. It was terrific to see these talented footballers implement a number of the technical and tactical training sessions provided by Argyle …
SHINING IN THE SUN
ARGYLE Community Trust is enjoying a terrific Whitsun holiday, packed with football fun for youngsters across the region. We sent our intrepid media team out to the dedicated course for footballers with disabilities and found a group of enthusiastic young players displaying their skills in the sunshine at the Goals Soccer Centre next to Home …
WHITSUN HOLIDAY COURSES
ARGYLE Community Trust now has dates fixed in the diary for a fantastic Whitsun half-term packed with football and sporting courses for youngsters across the region. A full schedule is available below and you can also download an application form here. Whitsun Flyer 2016 Courses run from 10am – 3pm and for more information, please …
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
PLYMOUTH Argyle have been crowned champions of the South-West Youth Development League. It is a tremendous achievement for the young Pilgrims, who also reached the semi-final of the cup competition and faced Liverpool. The team operates under the stewardship of manager Lee Hodges, combining success on the pitch with their educational pursuit towards a Btec …