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Better understand the program by spending a day immersed in it.

ABOUT OUR SHOWCASE

An opportunity to experience a day immersed in our full-time football program. The Showcase will give you a deeper insight into how the Academy is run through introduction and an outline of expectations from our head coaches – Rob & Adam. Throughout the day, you’ll engage with technical/tactical actvities, conditioned small sided games and a performance analysis classroom session. 

Our Showcase is also an opportunuty for us to get to know you better as a player, and an individual; so that we understand your background and your aspirations for a career in sport. Both will enable us to tailor the program to suit you and your aptitude over the next two years.

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MEET OUR COACHES

ROB PRIOR

A former Bristol Rovers Academy coach for 4 years, Rob holds the UEFA B Licence and Youth Award qualifications. He has a wide range of experience from grassroots to senior football. Rob’s previous clubs include Nailsea United, Clevedon Town and Yate Town where he has worked with some of the most experienced and respected coaches in the area.

“I am thrilled to provide an opportunity for 16-18 year olds to continue their enjoyment of football and their development as a player. This programme allows us to continue our involvement within the community and to extend our support to students when transitioning into adulthood. Working with Nailsea School, we aim to provide the best sporting opportunities for our students so they can go on to succeed in their chosen careers.”

Rob formerly coached at the Bristol Rovers Academy for 4 years and holds the UEFA B Licence and Youth Award qualifications. He has a wide range of experience from Under 9s to senior football and is the current Nailsea United First Team Manager. Rob’s previous clubs include Clevedon Town and Yate Town where he has been lucky enough to work with some of the most experienced and respected coaches in the area.

“I am thrilled to provide such an opportunity for 16-18 year olds to continue their enjoyment of football and their development as a player. This programme allows us to continue our involvement within the community and to extend our support to students when transitioning into adulthood. Working with Nailsea School, we aim to provide the best sporting opportunities for our students so they can go on to succeed in their chosen careers.”

ADAM DAVIDSON

Our head coach, Adam Davidson, holds a UEFA-B licence and is an MSc-qualfied performance analyst, who uses video and data to support session design and player development. In a career that spans the last 10 years, Adam was worked with thousands of players across semi-pro clubs & profesional academies in the UK, USA and Australia.

“Priority Football Academy and Nailsea School Sixth Form have developed a fantastic programme which offers students a truly unique opportunity to develop as footballers while studying a Level 3 BTEC in Sport & Exercise. Having spent much of my career working in similar settings around the world, I am excited to bring my experience and expertise – particularly in football analysis – to the Academy and equip students with the knowledge and confidence to build a career in sport when leaving Nailsea School.”

As well as being our Head Coach, Adam has a wealth of experience, having spent multiple years overseas in various countries such as Australia and America. Adam is a highly talented coach who holds a UEFA B license. He also brings an extra dimension to academy with his Master’s degree in Sports Performance Analysis which brings performances and training sessions to life.

“Priority Football Academy and Nailsea School Sixth Form have developed a fantastic programme which offers students a truly unique opportunity to develop as footballers while studying their chosen A Levels. Having spent much of my career working in similar settings around the world, I am excited to bring my experience and expertise – particularly in football analysis – to the Academy and equip students with the knowledge and confidence to achieve their full potential when leaving Nailsea School.”