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Jamie Carragher will take a hands on role in his new Sports and Learning Academy.

The Liverpool FC legend has launched the venture to provide expert training and education for teenagers looking to launch a career in football.

A team of dedicated coaches will lead the two-year course but Carragher will make time amongst his busy media schedule to visit students on a regular basis.

The Academy is the latest venture from the former Reds defender after the success of his 23 Foundation and Jamie Carragher Soccer Schools.

Based at the Brunswick Youth and Community Club in Bootle the programme equivalent to three A-levels so an ideal platform towards university and encompasses anatomy and physiology, fitness, coaching, nutrition, psychology, sports analysis, organising sports events and much more.

“At the beginning it wasn’t something that was in our thoughts. We started the Foundation and then the Soccer Schools and we have this Academy now,” said Carragher.

“It wasn’t in our plans initially but things have snowballed since I set up the Foundation and finished playing. The Soccer Schools have expanded and this is a great partnership for us. I hope that in 12-18 months there will be new things.

“We’d love to see someone go on to an Academy or a club and it would be great to see really top coaches come from this.

“But it is mainly about getting them employment because we know how hard that is at the moment.

“Football is a passion for people within the city. Not many people can play the game professionally but there are ways to stay in the game. The main aim is to try and give people hope and belief that there are employment opportunities out there.

“I was very lucky in that I went to Liverpool as soon as I’d finished school.

“But your friends sign up for apprenticeships and things like that. It is difficult.

“Employment is a major issue, not just in this city, but nationwide. It looks like it might be slightly improving but if we can play our part then that’s great.”

For more information on the course and how to apply email: info@jamiecarragher academy.co.uk or call 0151 922 3552.

Carragher added: “We can’t guarantee that people are going to become great coaches but we will help them become better people.”

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