Football Focus Issue 54 | Page 27

Corinthian Casuals Youth development is incredibly important. We have 23 youth teams (boys and girls), from Under 7 right up to Under 18s and a successful Academy side. Our Academy was founded in conjunction with Glenthorne Six Form College three years ago and they’re now producing some very talented youngsters.” the community for a variety of sports. We’d love it to become a ‘centre of excellence’ for the local area - something worthy of the name ‘Corinthians’. It’s hopeful that we can have something in place in the next couple of years. We’re also looking to strengthen our ties with Brazil.” Ambitions “We’re looking to be quite ambitious; we’re in the early stages to develop the ground with modern facilities for use throughout “Youth development is incredibly important. We have 23 youth teams (boys and girls), from Under 7 right up to Under 18s and a successful Academy side.” www.sportip.biz 27