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BY
AUGUST, 2021
FOOTBALL ACADEMY
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI
SUBMITTED BY
OKOTIE ANDREW KENNETH
FPTB/HND/ ARCH/18/126686
This project report is heartily dedication to my parents and my siblings whose love,
completion of this study. My thanks go to Arc.Babaji for sustained interest in mid-whiffing this
new priority area of architectural design and his due diligence/process in supervising this work.
I am also grateful to Arc. Madu ali the present Head of Department and all staff of the
The author wishes to acknowledge the staff of works department Federal Polytechnic
Bauchi and students of same school for participial in the survey. Finally, I thank God, to whom
CHAPTER ONE
Background of the Study
Statement of the Research Problem
Aim
Objectives
Significance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Limitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review and Theoretical Framework
Synthesis of Literature
Gaps in Literature
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology
The Area of the Study
Origin and Settlement
Location
Commerce and Industry
Origin of Federal Polytechnic Oko
Research Design
Data Needs
Sources of Data
Population of Study
Sample Size and Sampling Procedure
Instrument for Data Collection
Instrument Validity and Reliability
Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
Data Analysis, Presentation and Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE
Conclusion and Recommendation
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The Academy of football or just The academy is a nickname of English football club westham
United. The pays homage to the success of the club in coaching talented younger players. The
title, originally attributed to the club by the club and is displayed in several prominent place
around the stadium such as being printed beside the club crest on the artificial surface surround
The original tribute intended to reference the entire culture of the club, in much the same way as
the Liverpool “boot boot” it was not solely reserved for the education of young players, but also
for the development of a modern approach to football from the root up as inspired by the success
of the Hungarian national term featuring fence puskas that had humiliated England 6-3 and the
great real Madrid side cup of the lates 1950s that dominated European cup.
• Due to the complaint from the youth and upcoming player regarding to the lack of
football academy in the state there is need to design and build a standard functional and
flexible structure with good orientation that will be used to train young footballers
• To provide adequate space that will accommodate young people who desire to be
1.3 AIM
The aim of this project is to design a standard structure which will serve it's purpose to
the optimum expectation with a defined and adequate provision for hostel fertiliies
1.4 OBJECTIVES
The findings of the study will significantly contribute to the design for football academy
in Bauchi state.
The study will also provide a suitable location for the football academy building, for easy access
The proposed structure will be an architectural model which will guarantee effective and
This study is made to evaluate the location, design and space of football academy in bauchi state.
It covers
i. Entrance
ii. Reception
v. Hostel accommodation
vi. Offices
vii. Classes
x. Laundry
1. There were not much people interested in the academy aspect of the learning all they're
interested on was game.
2. There were no much interesting ; they find it difficult to accept the questionnaire from the
researcher.
CHAPTER 2
2. 1. LITERATURE REVIEW
The related literature on football academy will be discussed under the following sub-
headings.
The Football academyis a place that encourages each player to reach his full potential as
he passes through the development phases. This education provision is designed to be flexible
and to provide support for each player to achieve while remaining in their school of preference.
It includes both formal and informal education which reinforces the high expectations of the
Academy in relation to the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Standard’ of: Team Spirit; Friendship;
Excellence; Elite Player Conduct; Co-operation; Effort and Persistence and Respect, and
World Football Academy is one of the world’s most highly respected and successful coaches of
Unfortunately, the dream of a professional career ended as a chronic injury forced him to retire at
the young age of 18. This disadvantage became an advantage as Verheijen got the opportunity to
start his coaching career at the age of 19. As a young football coach and from a football specific
perspective Verheijen studied Exercise Physiology and Sport Psychology at the Vrije University
Amsterdam. He completed his Masters Degrees in 1995. He also studied at the Liverpool John
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the
age of 8 to 18yrs. Following the implementation of the Premier League Elite Player Performance
Plan and our Audit by Double Pass Ltd we were awarded Category One status. The Academy
employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately 205
OUR VISION
To be one of the worlds’s leading football Clubs renowned for a strong association with
its community and a long tradition of developing young talent that plays football the ‘Tottenham
Hotspur’ way.
OUR MISSION
To create an elite environment that attracts, retains and develops top quality players
providing an ongoing supply of academy graduates to the First Team squad, whilst ensuring
those individuals who fall short of this standard have the necessary skills and education to enable
registered on Scholarship contracts, as part of their all-round education the players complete an
academic education programme alongside their football commitments. Our players in the Youth
Development phase combine their club training programme with attendance at their own school,
this involves training evenings, weekends and during day release. The Foundation phase squads
Our Soccer Academy was established on December 15, 2008 to discover, develop and
expose young talented footballers aged 09-19 years realize their dreams and aspirations of
Therefore this institution is open to secondary school students, school drop-outs and
secondary school graduates. The Academy is full residential (boarding) for male students/players
only. The academy have passion for health, education, positive attitude through discipline, order
and control which is essential in the modern day football. Students that are able to complete the
programmer from one year or more or join a professional club will be awarded a diploma
certificate. The Football Academy is approved by Bauchi State Government. It is registered with
the Corporate Affairs Commission, affiliated to Bauchi State Football Association and
Juventude Alcochete in Portugal, Club Sportive Blue Angel Cristian – Brasov of Romania, Noor
International Sports Management and Marketing of Cairo - Egypt, Femben Sports House of
Pretoria - South Africa, Sports Club of Sumy in Ukraine and many more. other technical
expertise ranges from Player's Agents licensed by FIFA, they are Players Choice Ltd of Lisbon -
Portugal and Paradise Sports Management of Lagos etc, Top Class Coaches, Sports Promotion
and Media agencies locally and internationally. Ascension Junior Seminary (AJS)
The environment benefit includes: The provision of Road, Landscape element, fence and other
social amenities.
2.10 CHALLENGES OF PROVISION OF FOOTBALL ACADEMY
• A well centralize location will make the people of BAUCHI and naigbouring state get
Provision of well ventilated space in football academy will enhance the research ability of the
youth.
2.12 GAP IN LITERATURE
From the numerical relevant literature reviewed relating to football academ. Several gaps were
• None of the works showed to the building will be position for easy location for the
• None of the works showed to the size of the building for small population.
• The concept and theories used in the reviewed literature do not show the relationship
between school building and football academy but, this work will show.
CHAPTER 3
ACCESS: By road
APPRESAL
* Large landmass
ARCHITECT: unknown
ACCESS: By road
APPRAISAL
- Aesthetically sound
- Adequate lighting
- Poor landscaping
3.2 CASE STUDY THREE
ACCESS: By road
FACILITIES: Admin block, classrooms, clinic football pitch, gym, conference hall.
APPRAISAL
- Adequate landscaping
The study area is located in Bauchi State of Nigeria. One of the thirty-six State in
Nigeria. Bauchi State was created on 27th August, 1991. It is name derived from Oma mbala now
Fig (1)
Akwa is the capital of Anambra state after it was carried out of the old Anambra state in 1991,
which comprised of present Anambra state and Enugu (Ogunoh 20080. Oko is one of the major
towns that made of the Geo-political zones of Aguata Local Government area of Anambra state.
Fig (ii)
Data base of www.anambra wikipedia.com
Data Base: www. Anambrawikipediacom. Anambra State Ministry of land, survey and urban
development
founded Okoh, he was a renowed farmer, in addition to farming, he was known to be a good
hunter. His actual residence is still know within an area know as amaikiala along Agulugu road,
in Ezioko Village Oko. Oko is one of the 16 major town made up the geo-political area of
3.3 LOCATION
Geographically Federal Polytechnic, Oko is located in Ifite in Oko town while Oko town
is located in Orumba North Local Government Area of about 89 hectares, it has a geographical
co-ordinate of 60 30 011 North, 70 60 011 East. Climate and vegetation of Federal Polytechnic, Oko
lies in the tropical rainforest zone of Nigeria or the humid tropical region of Africa.
The institution which is today known as Federal Polytechnic, Oko was approved by
Anambra State Government in 1979 as college of Arts and Science. In June 1980, the institution
was upgraded to college of Arts, Science and Technology, and in 1985, an Edict of Anambra
State Government formalized the status of the college as a Polytechnic and named it Anambra
State. Polytechnic, Oko. The Polytechnic is situated within Oko town in Orumba North Local
Government of Anambra State. The Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko through Edict no.12 of
1985 published as a supplement to the Anambra State of Nigeria Gazette No. 24, volume 10 of
Finally in 1993, the state Polytechnic was taken over by the Federal Government and was
renamed Federal Polytechnic, Oko. The institution is strategically located and surrounded by
several center of industries, commerce and drivers, local crafts such as Awka (well known for
black/smith/iron works).
3.5 RESEARCH DESIGN
This study utilized a survey research design in the collection of data because of the types
of information needed for the investigation. Survey research design described a method of
gathering data from usually a large number of respondents, who themselves constitute the
sample. This study sought opinions and perception of the staff and student of the football
academy at Federal Polytechnic, Oko on habitability and designing of football academy building.
The data needs would be informed by the research objectives and questions. They include
following.
Determination of the benefits of football academy building, Oko as seen by the staff of the
institution.
Establishment of new design for football academy building in Federal Polytechnic Oko.
The data needed for this study were obtained from both primary and secondary sources.
The secondary source of data for this were both published and unpublished material while the
primary source of data include data obtained through field observation, oral interview method
football academy Federal Polytechnic Oko who are 364 in number which contain 41 staff and
In this research work the sample size is 36 which is obtained by random sampling
Questionnaire was the major instrument used for the study. An instrument titled
the researcher was used for data collection. Questionnaire was administered to the study
population.
administering some instrument the respondent of (staff) during data collection to access and
The data obtained from the study were presented in the form of tables figures pictures
In this method, the researcher thought is more convenient and easy to understand and more
concrete.
Sample size
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter consists of the analysis of the data collected in football academy building for
The data are arranged as shown below starting with the respondent personal background
bar chart and pie chart such information includes gender, age, marital status. Qualification with a
TABLE 4.3
1 30 5 86% 14% 35
The distribution of responses on the age of respondents is show on the fig4.4, where ages
10-20 are 21, 21-30 are 28, 30-40 is 2, 41-50 are 2, 51-60 are 2.
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
Source: Researcher’s field work 2015.
4
2
4.5 MARITAL10-20 21-30 31-40
STATUS OF RESPONDENTS 41-50 51-60 Age
The distribution of responses on the marital status of respondents in shown on the table 4.5
2 Unmarried 27 77%
3 Undefined 1 3%
Total 35 100%
100 100
BSC MSC
300 200 100
HND 300
500
NO
The above pie chart presented the Qualification distribution of responses which shown
that students are 26 SSCE 15, ND are 5, HND is 2, BSC are 3, MSC is 1, making total of 35
respondents.
4.7 The percentage of Respondents that answered the question regarding to the Space,
4.7.1 A LOCATION
OBJECTIVE 1
NO 3 8.57%
TOTAL 35 100%
The above study shows that the football academy building of Federal Polytechnic Oko is to
be well located.
YES 35 100%
NO NILL
TOTAL 35 100%
YES 35 100%
NO - -
TOTAL 35 100%
NO 4 11.43%
TOTAL 35 100%
Above result show that football Academy building are to be design in building Federal
Polytechnic Oko.
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 INTRODUCTION
This chapter is the conclusion of the research study. It gives a summary of the research
findings, recommendation and then a conclusion. It is necessary to recall that this study is
altogether and investigation to find out the evaluation of the football Academy Building in
5.1 Summary
The aim of study is to evaluate the design, location and design of football academy building.
building.
building.
academy building was more than who responded negatively. We inferred that the football
2) The majority of the respondents show that there is no design for the football academy
Polytechnic Oko.
This paper was aimed at discussing the concept of evaluation of football academy
building and establishing parameter and theoretical frame work which can be used design of
football academy building. This study was therefore an imperative to provide a befitting football
academy building base on location, space requirement design in order to add more to the
5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS
i Federal Polytechnic Oko, should have design for football academy building.
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