NORTH Somerset Development have amalgamated with other established coaching programmes organised by current or former professional club academy coaches.

NORTH Somerset Development have amalgamated with other established coaching programmes organised by current or former professional club academy coaches, current or former ex-professional players plus technical specialists in Bristol, Wiltshire, BANES and Somerset and become Brazkova, offering total football coaching.

Some members of the coaching and development team are: Tony Fawthrop, currently satellite academy manager of Southampton FC; Josh Holt, Southampton Academy coach since 1988; Mickey Bell, current member of the Southampton Academy coaching staff; Dave Hedges, current member of Southampton Academy coaching staff; Steve Worrell, provides Brazilian coaching methods to provide inspiration to players of the modern game; Chris Palmer, member of the Southampton Academy coaching staff for eight years.

Part of the programme will be a Brazilian technical master class, also sessions incorporating proven methods from Dutch coaching schools.

Brazkova will not promise membership is a guarantee of your child becoming a professional footballer or games against professional club academies or centre of excellence. All the coaches involved at Brazkova also coaching with professional clubs' academies directly or in supporting roles, know the difficulties young players face attaining this level or ability and understanding.

However, the coaches will work with your child, aiming to aid your child achieving their full potential in football, fundamentally aiding their development to being the best player they can be. Obviously, if a player develops or has the potential to reach this high level, I am sure you will agree Brazkova coaching staff are well plalced to help take the next step.

Brazkova first sessions start week beginning Monday, September 7, a seven-week term. For more details contact Chris Palmer 01934 518762 or chris.palmer@tesco.net

Reminder to all members of the former North Somerset Football Development Centres, your assured places need to be confirmed by August 7.

North Somerset Football Development Centres are providing the last of their holiday courses throughout August. �10 for the day includes the opportunity to work with former Bristol City stalwart Mickey Bell.