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Rovers star visits Soccer Academy

Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Dunn put in a surprise appearance at the Moorland School Soccer Academy, to the delight and amazement of local young footballers.

David was there to give out prizes to each of the 23 aspiring football stars who took part in the first of Moorlands ‘Football Fitness and Fun’ weeks this Easter holiday.

David displays his winning moves for the Football Academy team

Along with Moorlands permanent football coach Charles Jackson, David wowed the girls and boys with a demonstration of his well known skills and inimitable style, and was rewarded by a stunning display of football from the young players, ranging in age from 5 to 15 years. As a local success story whose career has rocketed during his time at Blackburn Rovers, David’s confident playing was an inspiration to the Academy.

The permanent football coach at Moorland, Charles Jackson, has made a huge impact since his arrival at the School in November 2002. Mr Jackson is an FA approved coach with extensive experience of coaching children. He also works at the Manchester United Advanced Coaching Centre.

Football Academy prizegiving

Charles puts the girls and boys through their paces with his coaching programme which is designed to bring out the best in all players, from complete novices to budding Beckhams.

Moorland School is committed to a high level of excellence in sport for all its pupils, who begin football coaching with Charles at 3 years old. The school also offers fencing and horse-riding as part of its extensive range of sporting activities.

The school was visited last May by Manchester United first team coach, Mike Phelan, who gave some inspiring careers advice to senior pupils.