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09 SEP 21 | NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH AL BATINAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Alpha Football Academy is delighted to announce a new partnership with Al Batinah International School, helping further develop the football programme at the school. The Alpha Football Academy team will deliver authentic training methods developed within the academy and designed to help pupils reach their full potential. As part of the programme, the coaches will monitor the pupils, allowing them to learn and develop their skills to play attacking football with the flair, fluidity, and passion hallmarks of the club.
About Al Batinah International School
The Al Batinah International School is a not-for-profit, International Baccalaureate International School serving the Sohar region. It is known for its innovative curriculum and commitment to quality. ABIS is owned by Sohar Aluminum and Orpic; both committed to seeing the school as a beacon of quality education in Oman. The Head of School and leader at ABIS is Dominic Robeau.
Statement from Dominic Robeau, Head of School of Al Batinah International School
"Al Batinah International School (ABIS) is excited to begin our relationship with the well-established Alpha Football Academy using our excellent sports field for football training. We are pleased to provide this venue for the youth of our Sohar community and look forward to seeing our sports field filled with children learning to play football and having great fun while doing so. We wish Alpha Football Academy every success in this excellent opportunity for the community."
Statement from Abdulla Mubarak Alfori, Chairman of Alpha Football Academy
"As part of our objective to develop the youth in Oman to become professional football players, the cooperation between Alpha Football Academy and Al Batinah International School is a step in the right direction. ABIS students will have a first-class training programme to learn and use proper techniques/rules, raising their self-esteem and confidence while playing football.
In addition, Alpha Football Academy will sponsor International Football Clubs and accordingly organize training programmes in Oman for students who can become great football players. Alpha Football Academy also sends students abroad (i.e. Italy and Spain) to train with experienced coaches from International Football Clubs to enhance their skills, knowledge, confidence, exposure to the international football world, etc."
ESTONIA BASED COMPANY SPORTLYZER PARTNERS WITH
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Alpha Football Academy is committed to inspire and help young football players reach their full potential on and off the field. As part of this commitment, the Academy is excited to announce Sportlyzer as the Official Team Management Partner starting 1st January 2021 and renewed yearly.
About Sportlyzer
Sportlyzer is a sports technology company founded in 2010 that provides youth and amateur sports clubs with a web service for membership and training management—
located in Tartu, Estonia.
Statement from Meeran Yoosuf, Founder & Director of Alpha Football Academy
"Alpha Football Academy is committed to providing world-class services to all our members, and this partnership is a nod to that idea. Sportlyzer has reduced our workload behind the scenes and gives a clear overview of everything from members to finances; hence our staff and coaches can spend that time educating themselves in coaching, scouting and management. Also, the bonus is the exceptional communication and feedback between coaches, players and parents."
23 FEB 21 | NEWS
2020
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH
AL HILAL STADIUM
Alpha Football Academy is excited to announce Al Hilal Stadium as an Official Sport Partner and will take immediate effect from 13th December 2020 and renewed yearly.
Al Hilal Stadium is one of the finest football pitches in Azaiba, Oman. This partnership ensures Alpha Football Academy’s continuity to run the year-round programmes with the highest quality at the facility.
13 DEC 20 | NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH JABER BIN ZAID SCHOOL
Alpha Football Academy is thrilled to announce Jaber Bin Zaid School as an Official Sport Partner and will take immediate effect from 13th December 2020 and renewed yearly. Alpha Football Academy aims to provide all its members with top services, and partnering with Jaber Bin Zaid School is a step in the right direction. Jaber Bin Zaid School has one of the best facilities in Wattayah, Oman. This partnership ensures Alpha Football Academy’s continuity to run the year-round programmes with the highest quality at the facility.
13 DEC 20 | NEWS
BEACONHOUSE OMAN PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Alpha Football Academy is excited to add Beaconhouse Oman to its ever-growing list of partners. This partnership will take immediate effect from 9th December 2020 and renewed yearly, entitling Beaconhouse Oman as the Official Sport Partner. All the school members can avail of special offers from time to time.
About The Beaconhouse School System
The Beaconhouse School System has risen from its modest beginnings in 1975 as Les Anges Montessori Academy to become a major force in the education world. With an ever-expanding base, already established in the UK, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan, the UAE, Oman, Belgium and Thailand,
Beaconhouse is one of the largest private school networks in the world.
09 DEC 20 | NEWS
UK'S TOPTEKKERS PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
One of the best player practice apps in the UK, TopTekkers has agreed to a new partnership with Alpha Football Academy, which became an Official Player Practice App Partner. This partnership will take immediate effect from 21st November 2020 and renewed yearly.
About TopTekkers
TopTekkers is the ultimate learning platform for young, aspiring soccer players. This is for players aged 5 - 14 who want to master the beautiful game, and it's for coaches and parents who want to help their young players to become the next footballing superstar. Practice on the go with the TopTekkers app. Watch technique videos, try the challenges, unlock trophies and view any Top Training your coaches have set you with the TopTekkers app.
Statement from Meeran Yoosuf, Founder & Director of Alpha Football Academy
"Apart from the training hours with the coaches, children need to practice, spend more time with the ball and work on their technique. A lot of children pick up the wrong technique without continuous guidance. TopTekkers can fill in for the coaches at home/outdoors and strengthen the coaches efforts. Animated tutorials, challenges and rewards make TopTekkers a fun and enjoyable platform for children to fall in love with playing and practising. Alpha Football Academy is always on the lookout for innovative tools and technology to help children and coaches to achieve their goals, and TopTekkers is a definite winner."
21 NOV 20 | NEWS
21 NOV 20 | NEWS
UK-BASED COMPANY THE COACHING MANUAL PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Alpha Football Academy has agreed to a new partnership with the UK-based company The Coaching Manual, which became an Official Training Manual Partner. This partnership will take immediate effect from 21st November 2020 and renewed yearly. This partnership shows Alpha Football Academy's intent to educate coaches to improve their understanding of coaching and find real practical sessions to use and accelerate the player's development by creating an excellent learning environment.
About The Coaching Manual
The Coaching Manual is a resource built for soccer coaches who want to improve their understanding of coaching, find real practical sessions which they can use and accelerate the development of their players by creating a first-class soccer learning environment.
Statement from Chris Barton, Founder of The Coaching Manual
"We are, of course, delighted to welcome Alpha Football Academy on board with The Coaching Manual. As they attract more and more quality coaches and players into their academy, our platform will help to communicate their coaching philosophy while benefiting from the world-class shared knowledge that TCM users have at their fingertips. We are excited about the great work we can do together, especially since Alpha is our first partner in Oman."
Statement from Meeran Yoosuf, Founder & Director of Alpha Football Academy
"Alpha Football Academy is excited to announce The Coaching Manual as an Official Training Manual Partner. Alpha Football Academy is very ambitious to be a top-level academy, and partnering with The Coaching Manual takes us a step forward on our mission. The Coaching Manual is an excellent platform for coaches, academies and clubs to plan, create and improve their coaching knowledge.
The choice was simple as the ease of use, in-depth content, podcasts, webinars, and the coaching courses makes The Coaching Manual one of the best in the industry, and this will enhance and complement the Alpha way, and with it, our coaches and players will benefit."
10 SEP 20 | NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY LAUNCH ALPHA ESPORTS
Alpha Football Academy is delighted to announce the launch of its esports platform "Alpha Esports."
Alpha Esports will enable the Academy to establish a new esports gaming community in Oman, organize gaming tournaments with popular games such as FIFA, Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch and Madden NFL, to name a few. Alpha Esports aims to be a significant force across the region. Alpha Esports inaugural FIFA 20 Online Tournament will kick off from 1st October 2020 to 9th October 2020.
This exciting online tournament will give FIFA enthusiasts a platform to play, compete and win. (Not in association with EA Sports or any of its partners)
Statement from Meeran Yoosuf, Founder & Director of Alpha Football Academy
"Esports is one of the hottest new markets in the world. We are always motivated to be at the forefront, and with it, we are delighted to announce the launch of Alpha Esports. We aim to create a platform for gamers starting in Oman to participate in organized competitions of their favourite games to play, compete and win."
What is esports?
Esports describes the world of competitive, organized video gaming. Competitors from different leagues or teams face off in the same popular games with at-home gamers: FIFA, Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch and Madden NFL, to name a few. These gamers are watched and followed by millions of fans worldwide, who attend live events or tune in on TV or online. In addition, streaming services like Twitch allow viewers to watch as their favourite gamers play in real-time, and this is typically where popular gamers build up their fandoms.
The world of competitive video gaming is a fast-growing international phenomenon with millions of fans and billions of dollars up for grabs. Streaming services and live events have turned casual gamers into stars.
21 JUL 20 | NEWS
Atlético de Madrid announces Online Coaches Experience Program in association with Alpha Football Academy. The tailor-made programs will
start from 15th August 2020 to 4th September 2020. It provides a unique
e-learning opportunity to all international coaches to learn and receive theoretical training through live online sessions about their successful methodology and philosophy.
ATLETICO DE MADRID ANNOUNCES
ONLINE COACHES EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
About Atlético de Madrid
Founded in 1903, Atlético de Madrid has more than 117 years of history and 37 titles. Atlético de Madrid is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid, that play in La Liga. The club plays their home games at the Metropolitano Stadium, which has a capacity of 68,456.
In terms of league titles won, Atlético de Madrid is the third most successful club in Spanish football – behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Atlético de Madrid is rated 4th club in Europa (UEFA Clubs Ranking).
Unique E-learning Opportunity
The Atlético de Madrid Academy offers international coaches the possibility to learn online the successful methodology and philosophy of
Atlético de Madrid.
Our mission is to make our participants feel like part of the academy through a set of presentations and analysis of training sessions developed by Atlético de Madrid.
Our participants will receive comprehensive presentations on the concepts of physical, technical, tactical, psychological, and organizational structure.
Benefits of Online Coaches Experience
The privilege of receiving an Official Atlético de Madrid Certificate.
Discount at the ATM online store.
Sorteo de mercancía del Atlético de Madrid.
International online networking event.
Limited groups.
06 JUL 20 | STUDENT BLOG
CHASING A DREAM
I've always loved football from the age of 4. I used to play with my family, friends and still play at home. One day my teacher asked our class what do we aspire in life; everyone answered the doctor, teacher, engineer etc. and mine simply was to be a professional football player. Unfortunately, I used to get bullied at school, because I play football with boys. I decided that I wanted to improve, but the opportunity was limited to playing at home. Sports trainer/teacher of my school do not advocate girls playing football, but I convinced my teacher to let me play in the boy's team. I trained every Tuesday for one hour with the team, but it wasn't sufficient as I wanted to learn more. I wanted to join an academy to improve further, and my parents were immediately on board as they vowed to support me through-out my journey on becoming a professional football player. They encouraged me because school opportunities were minimal and searched for opportunities outside by visiting many academies to try out and finally found Alpha Football Academy.
Alpha isn't like any other academy that I've been to in Muscat, Oman. It's different, the coaches, ambience and friends I've made. Training is progressive, well done and planned upfront with a focus on developing skills and fitness. Alpha gives you the time and energy to learn skills and improve from mistakes. They also hand out workouts and ball exercises to follow up after sessions at home and creates opportunities for your dream to become a reality.
I am highly motivated and working hard on becoming a professional football player in the future for which my coaches are supporting me and always telling me not to care about what others say. I hope one day I can achieve my dreams and make Alpha and my parents proud. I'm grateful for what Alpha and my parents have done to develop my skills and thank the mercy of God for being part of the Alpha family.
06 JUL 20 | STUDENT BLOG
I was introduced to the beautiful game of football when I was ten years old. The older boys in my neighbourhood were passionate about the sport and watching them play kindled an interest within me. I was intrigued by the fact that our feet were also capable of performing such wonders. Till then I had been interested in cricket, a game played primarily with hands.
LIFE IN THE PACK: MY JOURNEY AT ALPHA
Participate. Belong. Inspire.
This notion of Alpha was the governing factor in my taking up of football. My neighbours succeeded in encouraging me to participate in and get involved with football. After that, I regularly played the sport casually without any real intention of making a career out of football.
At the age of twelve, one of my family friends put forward the idea of me joining a football academy to build on my interest in something more meaningful. "The Football Academy Oman" (TFAO), as the Alpha Football Academy was known in 2016, was where I found my coaches – Meeran Yoosuf and Muhammad Yoosuf. On a methodology that is based on truly discovering and grooming young talent rather than just for the sake of business, they stood out from the rest of the local academies. Aspiring to provide players with an atmosphere and facilities required to transform them into professionals, they quickly became dear to any new student. Furthermore, belonging to Generation Y, they could also relate to the problems students face in the Indian system of education.
Alpha has left no stone unturned in my all-round development as a football player. I can say, very confidently, that my game sense has improved tremendously since I joined this academy. My individual skills have also catapulted because of the efforts of the coaches. Fitness, physique, ball control, touch, passing and shot accuracy have all improved by leaps and bounds. All the local matches, inter-academy leagues and trials both in and outside of Oman have immensely improved my confidence. Alpha has also improved other aspects of my personality in terms of respect for others, unity and teamwork, and so much more. All of this was possible only because of the coaches at Alpha.
I wish to continue here with Alpha. I want to attend more trials in the future so that the door to the football career remains forever open. This academy has made me much more than just a better football player. For this, I will remain forever grateful to it.
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES COUNSELLING PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAIN SECRETS OMAN
Alpha Football Academy is thrilled to announce Brain Secrets Oman as the official counselling partner. Alpha is proud to provide its members with leading and innovative brands that push the boundaries and
help children achieve their potential.
About Brain Secrets Oman
Brain Secrets Oman is the first company in the Middle-East to provide scientific brain analysis for adults and children that identifies inborn talents, potentials, strengths, study styles,
the right career and helping them be happy adults.
BRAIN SECRETS DERMATOGLYPHICS (BSD) was established in 2010. Since then, it has strived to accomplish the mission of empowering individuals to master their inborn talents. With this head start, they gain a competitive edge in their lives.
Brain Secrets has enhanced the technology of fingerprint profiling to develop the Dermatoglyphics (DITA) System, to allow more people in the world to be able to discover their potential and personal characteristics, which was only accessible to few people in the past.
09 FEB 20 | NEWS
09 FEB 20 | NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES POCARI SWEAT AS THE OFFICIAL SPORTS NUTRITION PARTNER
Alpha Football Academy today introduced Pocari Sweat as the official sports nutrition partner. The multi-year partnership will take immediate effect from 9th February 2020, through 31st July 2022. This partnership will see Pocari Sweat supplied during all of Alpha Football Academy events and tournaments to keep all the participants hydrated and replenished.
About Pocari Sweat
Pocari Sweat is a health drink that contains a balance of ions (electrolytes) that resembles the natural fluid balance in the human body. Quickly and easily replenishes the water and ions that your body needs and quenches every part of you.
Easily replenishes water and ions
This health drink lets you easily replenish the fluids and ions lost while sweating.
Perfect when playing sports or after a hot bath
Pocari Sweat is quickly absorbed by the body as it is a solution that approximates the electrolyte concentration in the human body. It is the perfect beverage for those that have been perspiring while playing sports, working, or taking a hot bath. It can also hydrate you first thing in the morning.
UMBRO BECOMES THE OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR OF
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Alpha Football Academy is proud to announce a new partnership with Umbro. With a multi-year agreement, Umbro will become the official ball sponsor of Alpha Football Academy.
This partnership will take immediate effect from 26th January 2020, through 31st July 2022.
About Umbro
Umbro is the original Manchester-based football brand that invented sportswear and sports tailoring. Umbro's first major football kit was made for Manchester City in 1934,
a kit they won the FA Cup in.
Today, the company combines its heritage in sports tailoring with modern football culture to create groundbreaking and iconic football apparel,
footwear and equipment that blend performance and style.
26 JAN 20 | NEWS
2019
ITALIAN SERIE B CLUB VENEZIA FC IN OMAN
07 NOV 19 | FEATURE
Venezia FC in Oman
On 1st November 2019, we started by welcoming our guests Mr Evans Soligo (international projects coach & assistant coach U19), Mr Simone Spina (international projects developer) and Mr Mattia Collauto (youth academy director) at the Muscat Holiday Inn. We quickly understood the passion for sports both the parties have as the coaches were very keen to start their clinic later in the evening. Much of our talk was about how Venezia FC and Alpha Football Academy can develop football together.
Meanwhile, the coaches briefed us enthusiastically about the training programme and schedule prepared by them.
About Venezia FC
Venezia Football Club, commonly referred to as Venezia, is a professional football club based in Venice, Veneto, Italy, that currently plays in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football. Founded by a merger in 1907, Venezia has spent a large part of their history in Serie A and Serie B, the top two divisions in Italy. Venezia won the Coppa Italia in 1941, defeating Roma in a two-legged final. The win remains Venezia's only major trophy to date.
Day 1 - Body Postures and Transmissions
Focusing the ball control and the pass, trying to use the correct foot to put the teammate who receives in the best conditions.
Day 2 - Structure of the Rhombus Pursuit
We will do exercises of the transmissions on the sides of the rhombus, positional exercises to develop the acknowledgement of this structure inside the pitch.
Day 3 - Construction, Zone 1
Zone 1, the constructing area, is the part of the pitch where the action starts in the phase of possession. Targets will be given, and players will make passes towards them, correctly positioning the body.
Day 4 - Duels 1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs2
We are going to produce duelling conditions, starting from the simple 1vs1, getting to the 3vs2 exercise, involving several players, having the objective of going for goal.
Day 5 - Ball Possession
Training the ball possession by one team. The players will have to work on the fan-out and man-on conditions, furthermore on the postures and the passes.
Venezia FC coaches were impressed by the serene beauty, tantalizing local cuisines, rich culture and heritage of Muscat, Oman as they visited Muttrah Souq, Corniche, The National Museum of Oman, Al Alam Palace, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Al Mouj.
Statements from Venezia FC
Mattia Collauto
The thing that most impressed me was the curiosity and education that the kids showed to approach the activities during these days. It surely was a nice surprise, and we will bring in our hearts.
Simone Spina
Our first experience in Oman was very interesting. We found a wonderful city, kind people, everything in order and very clean. So we really enjoyed this experience. We have a wonderful experience with Alpha Football Academy, both with management and their coaches. They are really committed in what they are doing to let their kids grow in football and their life,
so a perfect partner for us.
Evans Soligo
The kids have a good starting base that is their will to improve. They have a lovely smile when they come to train and see a ball and having fun helps them to improve.
Statements from Alpha Football Academy
Pranjal Bharti (DOB 10 OCT 07)
Do you know what a football camp is, or do you know what it is to be in a football camp? It's being trained and guided by professionals from a renowned football club. Well, that is something I got to experience and learn. All thanks to Alpha Football Academy I was lucky enough to be a part of the Venezia FC camp.
Rayan Pradeep Nair (DOB 10 NOV 07)
Venezia FC camp was the first-ever foreign camp I have attended. It was like a whole new style of football. It was almost the same from what we train in Oman but just a little more advance. It was fun learning the Italian style of football. I could not believe that I was being taught by professional footballers who played in the Italian league. I thought the coaches were going to be very strict, but they were kind. It was one of my best experiences, and I hope Venezia FC comes to Alpha once again.
Jyoth Mehul Sheth (DOB 27 AUG 07)
During the Venezia FC camp, I had a great time learning new drills and exercises. I was excited to meet the professional coaches of Venezia FC, and I even received a certificate of participation which was very good. Overall everything was excellent and fun.
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH
AL HILAL STADIUM
Al Hilal Stadium is one of the finest football pitches in Azaiba, Oman. This partnership ensures Alpha Football Academy's continuity to run the year-round programmes with the highest quality at the facility.
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH JABER BIN ZAID SCHOOL
Alpha Football Academy aims to provide all its members with top services, and partnering with Jaber Bin Zaid School is a step in the right direction.
BEACONHOUSE OMAN PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
This partnership will take immediate effect from 9th December 2020 and renewed yearly, entitling Beaconhouse Oman as the Official Sport Partner.
UK'S TOPTEKKERS PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Practice on the go with the TopTekkers app. Watch technique videos, try the challenges, unlock trophies and view any Top Training your coaches have set you with the TopTekkers app.
UK-BASED COMPANY THE COACHING MANUAL PARTNERS WITH ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
This partnership shows Alpha Football Academy's intent to educate coaches to improve their understanding of coaching and find real practical sessions to use and accelerate the player's development by creating an excellent learning environment.
21 NOV 20
NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY LAUNCH ALPHA ESPORTS
Alpha Football Academy is delighted to announce the launch of its esports platform "Alpha Esports."
Alpha Esports will enable the Academy to establish a new esports gaming community in Oman, organize gaming tournaments with popular games such as FIFA, Fortnite, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Overwatch and Madden NFL, to name a few. Alpha Esports aims to be a significant force across the region.
ATLETICO DE MADRID ANNOUNCES ONLINE COACHES EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
The tailor-made programs will start from 15th August 2020 to 4th September 2020.
LIFE IN THE PACK: MY JOURNEY AT ALPHA
Alpha has left no stone unturned in my all-round development as a football player.
18 APR 20
STUDENT BLOG
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES COUNSELLING PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAIN SECRETS OMAN
Alpha is proud to provide its members with leading and innovative brands that push the boundaries and help children achieve their potential.
09 FEB 20
NEWS
ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES POCARI SWEAT AS THE OFFICIAL SPORTS NUTRITION PARTNer
This partnership will see Pocari Sweat supplied during all of Alpha Football Academy events and tournaments to keep all the participants hydrated and replenished.
09 FEB 20
NEWS
UMBRO BECOMES THE OFFICIAL BALL SPONSOR OF ALPHA FOOTBALL ACADEMY
With a multi-year agreement, Umbro will become the official ball sponsor of Alpha Football Academy.
ITALIAN SERIE B CLUB VENEZIA FC IN OMAN
We have a wonderful experience with Alpha Football Academy, both with management and their coaches.
BENGALURU FC HIGH-PERFORMANCE CAMP
Bengaluru FC planned, organized and executed the camp to perfection.
17 JUL 19
FEATURE
GULF OPEN CUP, DUBAI
The team had trained hard and true to showcase their talent and make an impact going into the tournament.
08 APR 19
FEATURE
FROM MUSCAT TO VERONA
Travelling to another country to experience their sport and culture is an essential aspect of ones self-development.
25 DEC 18
FEATURE