Exciting new partnership launched with Stars Academy
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Stars Academy in Saudi Arabia. The move will see us support coaches and players in the region of Qatif with access to our world class player development camps, offering them the chance to experience and learn The Southampton Way through our academy coaching framework.
Stars Academy is a forward thinking business, looking to engage and give regular opportunities to players in the Qatif region, and through this partnership, they hope to develop their coaches to improve player development.
Through visits from our world renowned academy coaches, as well as online resources, we’ll be sharing knowledge and expertise with the team at Stars Academy, while learning from their experiences too.
We’ll be providing access to our Saints curriculum, online resources and coach education webinars to support Stars Academy as it continues its impressive progression on the Saudi Arabian East Coast.
Tom Grevatt is our Head of Football Programmes and said this of the partnership: “We’re really pleased to be partnering with Stars Academy in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. Stars Academy is a growing, forward thinking partner that’s equally motivated to provide high quality opportunities for players and coaches in its region. We’re delighted to be able to help offer those development opportunities and allow Stars Academy to continually progress over the next few years”.
On working with Saints, Fathi Shaban, Head of Business Development for Stars Academy said: “It’s an amazing opportunity for us here in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, to be partnering with the reputable Southampton FC, as one of their International Academy Partners. We look forward to learning from them and creating a connection for our players and coaches. Their academy is famous for developing players, and we can’t wait to bring that expertise here. We’re really excited for the years ahead working with Saints and their colleagues.”
We have a growing portfolio of International Academy Partners which supports likeminded clubs and organisations with their ambitions on and off the pitch. For further details on the Stars Academy partnership or for enquiries contact [email protected].
