YOUNGSTERS still have time to sign up for the Simon Francis Academy, which is due to launch next week.
The first sessions are set to take place at Two Riversmeet in Christchurch on Monday, for under-sevens to under-10s (5.30-6.30pm) and under-11s to under-15s (6.30-7.30pm).
At Ashdown Leisure Centre in Poole on Wednesday, there will be sessions for under-sevens to under-nines (5.30-6.30pm), under-10s to under-12s (6.30-7.30pm) and under-13s to under-15s (7.30-8.45pm).
Cherries skipper Francis recently took over the academy from team-mate Harry Arter, his aim being to provide top coaching for players outside of their grass roots football.
More than 100 youngsters are booked in at the only academy in the country to have a Premier League captain at the helm.
For more information visit simonfrancisacademy.com, email jack.sfa@outlook.com or phone 07594 653135.
The academy also has Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
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