I have over 14 years experience in developing young at grass roots level and over 10 years experience in developing young players at Youth Academy Level with Newcastle United.

The Football Academy at Churchill Community College has been developed to give students the opportunity to develop football skills, while they also carry on their education at Post-16. Every student who is part of the football academy, is focused, ambitious, dedicated but above all keen to learn and works hard throughout every training session.

Each drill is designed to help them develop as footballers and athletes, and every session is a tried and trusted routine used by professional coaches across the UK.

I am a U.E.F.A Licenced Coach, Academy Youth Coach, 1st Aid Qualified and hold up to date Child Protection Certificate, Enhanced CRB check.

Doug Thorburn
Academy Coach