Italian Prep

Academy

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• Why Portsmouth College?

• Academic Routes

• Basketball Performance Routes

• Training

• Competition

• IPA

WELCOME“I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying.”

One of two Colleges in the City of Portsmouth

• 100 + courses

• 98% A Level pass rate

• 70% of Students going onto university

Any course can be studied and still be a part of the academy College refurbishment program

Why Portsmouth College ?

Local Pick-up service

Mini-bus route

Cost Support

Academy player subsidy

COLLEGE TRANSPORT

Why Portsmouth College ?

A Levels

BTEC in Sports

Development, Coaching

& Fitness

BTEC in Sports Performance

& Excellence

Basket Academy hours are

built into the BTEC in

Performance and

Excellence course

Academic Routes

ACADEMIC ROUTES

Level 1 (4 year course)

• No specific grades needed

Level 2 (3 year course)

• 5 GCSEs at A*-E grade or Pass for L1 Sport

Level 3 (2 year course)

• 5 A*-C grades (including a C in English) or a Merit

for L2 Sport with GCSE English

BTEC/A Level Entry Requirements

Academic Routes

Performance Pathway

• 2 team sessions

• 3 development sessions

• Unlimited multi-gym access

• Personal work out plans created*

• Nutrition guidance*

TRAINING & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Training Schedule

• Hampshire Colleges

• BCS competitions

• Local League

• Invitational tournaments

• International tournament invitational's

Competition

Italian Prep

Academy“Excellence in Professional Basketball Preparation ”

WHY?

Italian Prep

Academy“Excellence in Professional Basketball Preparation ”

IPA aims to create a environment where players can come and develop there skills

Exposure to Pro teams in Europe

Provide resources to help player with there basketball pathways

To focus athletes to improve their game to an international level while also gaining a experience on what its like being a full time basketball player.

To improve the athlete on and off the court.

To develop high performance student-athletes, aged 17 – 25, to Prepare them for senior Professional competition

Location

Location

•East Side Italy•Base of Mountains•20 mins from Beach•Yearly average Temp 20 degrees

• Language School

• Training twice a day

• Up to 3 games a week

• Personal Performance plan

• Unlimited Multi-Gym access

• Sunshine!!!!

What to Expect

• Purpose built Basketball gym

• Multi gym

• Players Apartment

• Track and Field

Facilities

ASK THE playersWhy Join the IPA?

ASK THE playersWho would you Recommend the IPA for?

ASK THE playersBest Experience So Far?

•The membership fee for 2012/13 is £6000

•The annual fee covers:•Accommodation•Transport to and from Games•The weekly basketball training programme (team and individual workouts), •Italian Prep Academy Clothing (warm-up and Training apparel), •Gym access allowing daily access to courts at Ascoli Arena, and •Registration costs to enter an inter D- League competition.•Video and stats Recording•Italian Lessons

COSTS and

membership

Will run for 30 week programme with 2 weeks IPA’s programme break during the Christmas break

The dates for 2013 are as follows:

9th September – 20th December;

6th January – 9th May

TERM DATES

We Offer 3 types of scholarships

50% - 2 places (all players enrolled at PCBA)

25%- 4 places

10%- 5 Places

Scholarships

1. Complete Membership Application form and/or College post/email/deliver to IPA

2. Meet with Coaching Director for interview and on-court evaluation/assessment

3. Complete and sign Code of Conduct

4. Pay membership fee /Deposit

5. Book flights

Application Process

• Attend the Tour of the Gym, LRC and

Sports hall

• REFRESHMENTS

• Mingle with Sports Academy Staff and ask

questions

WHAT NEXT?

Any Questions…?

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

Italian Prep

Academy

Thank You