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Kinetic Foundation

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Kinetic Foundation is a registered charity based in London, England, which combines football and education of young people.[1]

History

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Kinetic Foundation was founded after the 2011 England riots by former Crystal Palace coach Harry Hudson and James Fotheringham.[2] The academy provides its players an education,[3] mandatory volunteer opportunities,[4] and opportunities to play for an American college on scholarships.[5]

Graduates

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The following are graduates of Kinetic:[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "'We have some of the best unsigned talent in London' – The football charity behind two of Millwall's most promising young players – Southwark News".
  2. ^ "Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro". theathletic.com (Archived).
  3. ^ "Education". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  4. ^ "Volunteering & Mentoring". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  5. ^ "USA Soccer Scholarships". UK: Kinetic Foundation.
  6. ^ "Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles". barrowafc.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  7. ^ "The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch". skysports.com.
  8. ^ "Football academy responded to London riots by producing Rangers' Aribo and more pros". express.co.uk.
  9. ^ "'We're careful we don't sell dreams': the football academy with a knack for spotting talent". theguardian.com.
  10. ^ "Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies". londonnewsonline.co.uk.
  11. ^ "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk.