David Beckham starts soccer academy website

Associated Press

BRISTOL, England – David Beckham has launched a "School Zone" website to improve students' soccer skills and educational achievements.

The Real Madrid midfielder unveiled his free coaching guide, http://www.thedavidbeckhamacademy.co.uk during a visit Monday to the City Academy School in Bristol, southwest England.

"I have seen firsthand how boys and girls respond to the coaches at the academy," the former England captain said. "I am extremely proud of the work we have achieved to date with schools and community groups who visit the academy for free and I am pleased that now every school will get the chance to sample what we provide."

The website is an extension of Beckham's soccer academy in London. The academy also has a branch in Los Angeles.

Beckham, who joins Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy in July, is sidelined from Real Madrid after hurting a knee ligament earlier this month during a Spanish league game.