Shaping your future, today. The Academy play in the Ryman Football Youth League, seen as one of the senior national youth competitions outside of the professional game. As an Academy student you will follow a daily coaching programme led by a professional coach. This will develop your football skills, your game understanding and your fitness levels; it will prepare you for the demands of the modern game.  The Academy aims to set the highest footballing and academic standards for its students representing Cray Wanderers FC and studying at Coopers Technology College by promoting a positive environment for player development and educational achievement. As a Football Academy student your educational studies would comprise either A Levels or a BTEC Sports National Diploma. The BTEC course is equivalent to three A Levels and includes the opportunity to gain FA Coaching Qualifications and Sports Leadership Awards. Coopers are proud to announce that ex-academy member, JJ Hooper, has signed as a two year scholar with Newastle United after a successful trial. JJ is the second player to move to a pro club in the last two seasons following George Porter who is now in the first team at Leyton Orient FC. JJ opened his account for the toon with a hat-trick against Chelsea in his first game. He made his debut for Newcastle United’s reserve team against Bolton on 4th October . Well done JJ, best wishes from all at Coopers. JJ Hooper signed by Newcastle