Sporting academy capitalises on unique coaching programs led by international rugby and football stars 

11 January 2010: The Transguard Elite Sporting Academy (TESA) is reaping the benefits of an open day, which took place recently. The open day was designed to allow boys and girls from all age groups to experience a day of football and rugby coaching with some of the games' biggest stars and enjoy the impressive sporting facilities at Repton School Dubai.

It was certainly a policy that paid off according to Mark Povey from the Transguard Group.

“The open day was a great way of getting aspiring youngsters to meet and train with our coaches, all of whom have played at the highest level. We have been inundated with applications, so they were obviously impressed with the day.”

Commenting on the professional standards achieved at the academy, Povey was quick to point out that the coaching sessions are arranged to suit all levels of ability.

“It is as much about improving fitness and building character as it is about producing future sporting stars. Only a small percentage of young hopefuls will make a living as a professional player, so it's important that we develop all students to realise their full potential in a positive manner. Naturally if we do spot exceptional ability we have the right connections, experience and track record to help nurture that talent all the way to the top.”

The Academy regularly sends its most talented youngsters for trials at professional clubs around the world and has at least two rugby and football tours a year to showcase its talent. The next rugby tour is to France where 50 of its youngsters will be playing at some of the country's best known clubs.
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For more details of how to register for the courses this term please contact:
Rachael Ricketts: +9714 703 0500
Email: Rachael.ricketts@transguardgroup.net
Or log onto: www.elitesportingacademy.com

Photo captions:
Football: Coaches Trevor Sinclair (Ex-England international, Manchester City and West Ham United) with Stephanie Carte (Leeds United Ladies) giving young hopefuls a half time brief.

Rugby: Trevor Leota (Ex-Western Samoa international West London Sharks and Wasps) showing the kids why he is known as one of the hardest hitters in the game.

 About the Transguard Group: The Transguard Group, an Emirates Group company, was established in 2001 and is now the leading security services provider in the region. The group has diversified significantly and has become an international business support services conglomerate leading in the fields of facilities management, cash management, security, training, consultancy, airport services and event management. The group has full-time staff in excess of 38,000 and an experienced international management team. The group is committed to further consolidating market-leading positions while continuing a policy of sustained, planned growth and development. For more details please visit www.transguardgroup.com

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