First Ever International Academy Coaching Diploma Kicks Off

February 23, 2010 - Over the next few days 11 International Academy Partner Club coaches will be put through their paces at the first ever International Academy Coaching Diploma at the West Ham United Academy in London.  They will be put through an intensive course gaining an insight and an understanding of the methods used by the West Ham United Academy which has produced some of the most famous players in the world. More news to follow.

International Academy Coaching Diploma Action

February 23, 2010 - Matt Self, pictured below on the right, will be keeping a live blog of all of the action going on during the International Academy Coaching Diploma trip to England.  You can keep up with Matt’s blog here, as he post pictures, videos, and writes of daily events.  Pictures from Matt’s blog will also be on facebook if you want to check out their journey so far.

Continuing Coverage from Coaching Diploma in London

February 26, 2010 - Matt Self adds a 3rd entry onto his blog by getting more detailed with his trip and the learning happening.  You can keep up with Matt’s blog here, as he post pictures, videos, and writes of daily events.  Pictures can be found on our facebook page as well as the voyage continues.

Every Fan Needs His Day

February 26, 2010 - West Ham United fan for his whole life, now assistant principal and head of the soccer program at Academy Partner Club, International School of Indiana, Matt Self, has written about one of the best days of his life in his new day 4 blog post.  You can keep up with Matt’s blog here, as he post pictures, videos, and writes of daily events.  Pictures can be found on our facebook page as well as the voyage continues.

Final Day Blog Post

March 4, 2010 - The International Academy’s Coaching Diploma session came to an end this week, with many memories for all that attended.  For some it was fufilling a life long dream, and for others it was gaining more experience to better their coaching.  Overall the trip was a huge success.  You can check out the final blog post here.  You can see all of Matt’s blog here, from the entire trip.  All of the pictures can be found on our facebook page.

Coaching Diploma Video

March 6, 2010 - Mike Kelleher, West Ham United International Academy Partnership Development Manager, Recently took a group of Coaches to London for the first ever West Ham United International Academy Coaching Diploma.  Here is a short video of what the event.

Matt Self’s Take on the Coaching Diploma Trip

March 20, 2010 - International Academy Partner Club Coach, Matt Self, recently had an interview while at Chapel Heath discussing what the Coaching Diploma trip means to him.