Demendes Football Academy -The Gambia

as and operates a unique children's development model which protects and nurtures the football stars of tomorrow. Aims & Objectives
The main aims and objectives of the Demendes Football Academy are as follows:
1.Identify and develop players within the local vicinity to enter the Youth Development Programmes;
2.Aspire to produce happy, well adjusted, successful, talented and creative young individuals into the world of football.
3.Create a positive and stimulating learning environment for young players to compete against others of similar ability;
4.Create a positive culture within the Academy that 'hard work equates to success';
5.Develop and maintain high standards in all aspects of the Academy - players, coaches and parents included;
6.Comprehensively formulate a development strategy which combines physical coaching with other vital areas of education, such as discipline, self-esteem and team spirit and places strong emphasis on communication with parents;
7. Improve the social interaction of young players by encouraging teamwork and sound work ethic, as well as enhancing important personal characteristics, such as communicational skills, leadership, unselfishness and competitiveness - attributes required not only for success in football but also in everyday vocations;
8. And arguably most importantly, offer all Academy players with an opportunity to experience one of the most innovative, exciting and enjoyable football development programmes anywhere in the world. Manager : Mathew Mendy
Head Coach: Bruno Mendy
Kits Manager: Bala Musa Marena