School signs up with the Gunners

But Grard School of Football, which is based in the University of Hull's Enterprise Centre, has signed a high-profile deal with Arsenal.

The business was established by 19-year-old Grard Jones and his father, Bryn, in February 2009.

Grard Jones is a former youth player at Halifax Town, who also had trials at Stockport County, Mansfield Town and Doncaster Rovers.

He is now an entrepreneur behind a fast-expanding business which provides specialist football development centres.

Arsenal Football Club has announced the opening of Arsenal Soccer Schools in East Yorkshire and the Humber – with help from the Grard School of Football.

In partnership with Arsenal, Grard School of Football will provide professional football coaching to boys and girls.

The schools are based on the methods used by Arsenal manager, Arsne Wenger.

Angus Kinnear, Arsenal's marketing director, said: "The vision of Arsenal Soccer Schools is to promote a positive learning environment in which young players can both improve their understanding of the game, developing technical skills and gain confidence as individuals.

"To enable us to deliver regular programmes around the UK we work with local providers, like Grard School of Football, who already achieve high standards, train them in the Arsenal way and work with them to develop the programmes further."

Grard Jones, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to provide children in East Yorkshire and the Humber with specialist football coaching using an established and globally recognised training model."

Mr Jones said the coaching would be aimed at beginners and those who are "pushing on to more advanced levels".