IN THE MEDIA
It's great to receive national and international recognition for our projects and programmes. Click the articles below to read more.
Something in the water: The Story of England's Football Talent Hotbeds - June 2023
We were honoured to be included in Callum Murray's book, which is available to buy from Amazon, WHSmith and Waterstones
Gazette News - 26/06/23
Southampton defender Nico Lawrence joins Colchester United
Real Madrid - 15/06/23
Volunteering and employability day at the Social Sports School in Croydon
SKYSPORTS - 02/02/23
Football Black List: Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling lead Premier League names on shortlist
Brentford - 01/02/23
Brentford sign three players for under-18 squad
Inflexion - December 2022
Inflexion Foundation announces grant to Kinetic.
East London Lines - 14/12/22
Successful youth football academy to introduce full programme for girls.
Real Madrid - 17/11/22
UK socio-sports welcomes new collaborators.
Inside Croydon - 08/11/22
Giles in 'fairytale' return for second spell as Croydon boss.
The Athletic - 27/09/22
Inside Kinetic, the academy giving players a second shot at going pro.
SKY SPORTS - 09/09/22
The south London football academy helping disadvantaged young players like Joe Aribo flourish on and off the pitch.
Sports Brief - 24/08/22
Where it all started for super eagles star Joe Aribo before making it to the EPL.
The Athletic - 11/07/22
Southampton's Joe Aribo: Dancing to Chris Brown, humble nature and nicknamed 'Mr Tickle'.
Gazette Standard - 20/06/22
Colchester United have signed Makhaya James on scholarship deal.
Surrey Live - 26/05/22
Rangers' ex-Staines Town midfielder Joe Aribo comes of age on big stage.
Football Scotland (Part 3) - 09/03/22
Joe Aribo hailed as ultimate role model.
Football Scotland (Part 2) - 07/03/22
Joe Aribo's mindset on joining Rangers.
Football Scotland (Part 1) - 05/03/22
Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation.
HITC - 13/02/22
Tottenham made contact to sign teenage talent, he's now signed for Southampton instead.
Daily Mail - 30/12/21
Every kid wants to be like the next Joe Aribo.
YouTube - The Running Channel - 11/12/21
Everything you can fit in the square is FREE!
London News Online - 10/12/21
Croydon's Kinetic Foundation have helped more than 50 players to reach professional academies.
SWLondoner - 29/11/21
Kinetic Foundation offers young footballers a second chance with Corinthian Casuals.
SWLondoner - 26/11/21
Croydon football academy reaches 50th professional signing.
BT Sport - 23/11/21
'BT Sport docuseries explores the greatest football talent factory in the world'
Kentish Football - 18/11/21
Harry Hudson playing a key role in propelling young footballers into the professional ranks.
Harris Academy Orpington - 11/11/21
Student signing announcement
Independent - 16/10/21
'It's not easy to survive': How cage football shaped a generation of Premier League players
Yorkshire Live - 12/10/21
Sheffield United's young Brazilian forward hoping to become the latest academy sensation
The Athletic - 06/10/21
Agents, clubs or parents? Who is to blame for exploiting young players
YouTube - Rising Ballers - 04/10/21
Rising Ballers vs Kinetic Foundation. 10+ scouts watching the showcase game.
Norwich City FC - 13/09/21
David Aziaya: Hopefully it's the start of something great.
The Royal Gazelle - 03/09/21
Hard-working Sincere Hall rewarded with Hull City contract
Islington Gazette - 26/07/21
Islington (Kinetic) crowned Champions of the 32 London Borough Cup in Hackney
Youtube - Kinetic Academy TV - 04/07/21
The Football Academy rising from riots. Documentary.
YouTube - Donstrapzytv - 25/06/21
SE Dons XI vs Kinetic XI at Selhurst Park.
Instagram - Kinetic_Foundation - 20/06/21
Kinetic's 10 Year Anniversary Match at Selhurst Park
The Athletic - 25/02/21
Josh Maja – from ‘unfair’ portrayal in Sunderland 'Til I Die to Fulham’s spark
The Athletic - 16/02/21
‘Mr Tickle’ Joe Aribo showing the benefits of an unconventional path and playing style at Rangers
SWLondoner - 28/01/21
Croydon-based Kinetic Academy to celebrate ten-year anniversary
The Guardian - 21/01/21
'Special talent' Kwadwo Baah making waves at Rochdale after ballboy fame
Kentish Football - 12/01/21
Pair leave Kinetic Foundation for America Scholarship
The Guardian - 06/01/19
'We're careful we don't sell dream's: the football academy with a knack for spotting talent
The Guardian - 12/10/18
Why future England squads will have heavy south London accent
Independent 25/12/15
Boxing day Dossier: Meet the wise men bearing gifts of football and knowledge for the nation's youngsters