BRISTOL, England (AP) _ 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, 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.