Kinetic Foundation

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Kinetic Foundation is a registered charity based in London, England, which combines football and education of young people. [1]

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History

Kinetic Foundation was founded after the 2011 England riots by former Crystal Palace coach Harry Hudson and James Fotheringham. [2] The academy provides its players an education, [3] mandatory volunteer opportunities, [4] and opportunities to play for an American college on scholarships. [5]

In January 2026, former Kinetic Foundation coach Calum McFarlane became interim head coach of Premier League side Chelsea, following the firing of Enzo Maresca. [6] [7]

Graduates

The following are graduates of Kinetic:[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ "'We have some of the best unsigned talent in London' – The football charity behind two of Millwall's most promising young players – Southwark News". Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro". theathletic.com (Archived). Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Education". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Volunteering & Mentoring". UK: Kinetic Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "USA Soccer Scholarships". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  6. ↑ Kinsella, Nizaar (1 January 2026). "Chelsea: Who is Calum McFarlane?". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "McFarlane Joins City after 6 years of service". Kinetic Foundation. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sincere Hall". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles". barrowafc.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kamarl Grant Signs for Millwall". Kinetic-foundation.org.uk. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch". skysports.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies". londonnewsonline.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "Football academy responded to London riots by producing Rangers' Aribo and more pros". express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  14. ↑ "'We're careful we don't sell dreams': the football academy with a knack for spotting talent". theguardian.com.
  15. ↑ "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.


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