Walker Riverside Academy
A Rich Footballing Heritage

Walker Riverside Academy
With its very own 3G pitch and state of the art sports facilities, Walker Riverside Academy is a showpiece school that we’re proud to be a part of.
Tyneside has a rich footballing heritage and since 2019, we’ve played our part in continuing that with our Elite Football Academy at the Walker Riverside Academy.
State Of The Art 3G Pitch And Sports Facilities
Newcastle United legend and local hero, midfielder Lee Clark said: “I wish there had been something like this here when I was a lad.
“The chance to focus on and develop your football skills inside school – how great is that?”
“For young players across Tyneside dreaming of one day becoming a professional footballer, there will now be the chance to chase that dream at school with professional football coaching while also getting an education.”
Football And Education Combined
“For young players across Tyneside dreaming of one day becoming a professional footballer, there will now be the chance to chase that dream at school with professional football coaching while also getting an education,” said Newcastle United legend, Lee Clark.
For further information about the timetable please contact Director of Football Education – Steve Golightly
steve@improtechsoccer.com
Head Coach – David Pounder
- 0 Bespoke Training Sessions
- 0 Scholars
- 0 Professional Scholars
- 0 UEFA A License Coaches
- 0 UEFA B License Coaches
- 0 Elite School Academies for Boys
- 0 Elite School Academies for Girls
- 0 UEFA Pro License Coach
A Rich Footballing Heritage
There is a rich and well-known footballing heritage in Tyneside and we’re pleased to be working in partnership with Walker Riverside Academy to play our part in bringing through the next generation of footballing talent from the area.
