SPORTS ACADEMY

JAN ÅGE FJØRTOFT

Markus Fjørtoft

Welcome to Sports Academy, a network of free football schools and track-and-field contests established nationwide starting in 1990s. Founded by Jan Åge Fjørtoft, our mission is to provide kids with memorable and enjoyable sports activities for young athletes.

Football School

Track & Field

Karsten Warholm signs race numbers

Over the weekend, we organized a free-of-charge track-and-field camp. Olympic champion Karsten Warholm said it best in his personal greeting to the kids: "Rain and bad weather create character.
Track-and-field School in Gursken

Costs are skyrocketing in grassroots sports. To address this issue, we initiated a no-cost track-and-field school for local kids, emphasizing the importance of well-being and inclusion.
Football School heads to Scotland

In collaboration with 360 Sports Consultancy and East Kilbride Community Trust, we conducted a session for a talented group of boys near Glasgow.
Gursken Conference 2023

This year we organized the Gursken Conference for the fifth time in collaboration with Sparebanken Møre and Thon Hotels. The aim of the conference is to be a meeting place for politics and business. Local and national.
Jan Åge Fjørtoft Football School back in Gursken!

This sunny day brought together 72 girls and boys, ranging in age from 5 to 12, for an inspiring experience. This event has a special place in my heart as I hosted my first school back in 1990. It warms my heart to see players from the '90s returning with their own children now!
Free Fotball School back at Gursken!

Jan Åge and Markus organized a free football school in Gursken for 80 children aged 5 to 14, emphasizing community involvement, increasing female participation, and fostering local identity and economic growth through collaboration with local businesses and sports clubs.