YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SECTION

Dorking Wanderers Development – Season 2021/22

Have Fun - Support Others – Express Yourself - Be Brave

DWYD prioritises Player Development over Team Results, identifying & recruiting the best local talent, then helping these players develop the technical, physical, social & psychological skills necessary to maximise their potential.

DWYD teams play attractive, free-flowing, possession-based football, encouraging players to take risks and not fear failure. We aim to produce intelligent, courageous and well-rounded individuals, who are a credit to the club, both on and off the pitch.

DWYD provides the first steps for talented local players on a pathway to the Dorking Wanderers FC First Team.

DWYD players benefit from: Invitation-only U8-U16 Squads, UEFA Qualified Coaches, Premium 3G Facilities, a Bespoke Curriculum and a Positive, Pressure-free Environment in which for them to develop.

DWYD players also receive:

Extensive Dorking Wanderers FC Match and Training kit,

Weekly Training alongside U18/U23/First Team,

1 on 1 & Position-specific Coaching,

Video Performance Analysis,

PlayerTek GPS Tracking,

Psychological Support,

Conditioning Programme,

First Team Mentors,

Friendlies until end of June,

County Cup Entry,

Surrey Youth League (Sun) Match Programme,

First Team Season Ticket.

Training (Aug to July):

U8-U9s - Future Wanderers Pre-Academy – Weds, 5-6pm, Meadowbank Stadium.

U10s – Thurs, 5-6pm, Meadowbank Stadium.

U11-U16s - Thurs, 5.30-7pm, Meadowbank Stadium.

Matches (Sept to July):

Sundays, Surrey Youth League, Meadowbank Stadium/St John’s Primary School/Priory School.

Contact:

Richard King, Head of Youth Development

richard@dorkingwanderers.com

U8-U9s Future Wanderers Pre-Academy

Coach: Josh Shahrum-Smith

Home ground: Meadowbank Stadium

Matches: Showcase Games & Friendlies

Training: 5-6pm, Wednesdays, Meadowbank Stadium

Contact: Josh Shahrum-Smith - josh@dorkingwanderers.com

U10s

Coach: Sal Issa

Home ground: Meadowbank Stadium/St John’s Primary School