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]

Graduates

The following are graduates of Kinetic:[ citation needed ]

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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".
  2. "Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro". theathletic.com (Archived).
  3. "Education". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  4. "Volunteering & Mentoring". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  5. "USA Soccer Scholarships". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  6. "Sincere Hall". Hull City A.F.C. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  7. "Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies". londonnewsonline.co.uk.
  8. "Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles". barrowafc.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  9. "The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch". skysports.com.
  10. "Football academy responded to London riots by producing Rangers' Aribo and more pros". express.co.uk.
  11. "'We're careful we don't sell dreams': the football academy with a knack for spotting talent". theguardian.com.
  12. "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk.