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Sep 19, 2024 · Colchester United runs a category 2 academy based in Essex. They have a strong youth development program that aims to nurture young talent. The academy X (Formerly Twitter) handle is @Colu_Academy. Eight young players will continue their football journey with the U’s Academy, having signed deals to join the U18s squad for the 2024/25 season.
Feb 4, 2023 · The likes of Sammie Szmodics, Frankie Kent, Kane Vincent-Young and Alex Gilbey are all examples of U's academy graduates who have risen to prominence in recent times, before plying their...
- Jonathan Waldron
Jun 8, 2023 · COLCHESTER United’s academy players have impressed in League Two, this season. The likes of Junior Tchamadeu, Noah Chilvers and Samson Tovide have all made a big impact for the U’s, in the...
- Jonathan Waldron
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Protecting the Ball – Setting the scene for receiving on the safe side – guidelines for successPassing – Short, quick and high tempo passing in small groupsReceiving the Ball- Developing the set as part of link play to move the ball forwardsTurning – Developing turns under passive pressure to include disguisePossession (Individual) – Developing players to receive the ball and maintain possession on their safe sidePossession (Group Play) – Develop players to receive and play away from pressure in small groupsPossession (Directional) – Possession / wave practises maintaining the speed of the ball from start to finishAttacking (Individual) – Changes of direction and speed to beat opponentsGoalkeeper support – Passes and throws to start playGoalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution optionGoalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a saveGoalkeeper defending – Throw ball situations and close range shotsSep 12, 2022 · Colchester United continue to invest in their academy amid the dog-eat-dog world of League Two. In this interview with Steve Ball, the club's technical director explains how it sets them apart...
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Aug 31, 2022 · Discover the inspiring journey of Junior Tchamadeu, the youngest ever starter for Colchester United and EFL League Two Apprentice of the Year.
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Jun 9, 2023 · Tchamadeu initially joined Colchester’s youth setup in the summer of 2020 but was soon fast-tracked into the first-team squad before making his debut — becoming the club’s youngest-ever player —...