CRYSTAL PALACE FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

How to get a trial at Premier League Crystal Palace Academy

You must be selected to have a trial at a Premier League Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in

What are Crystal Palace Pro Scouts looking for?

Quite simply; talent. Scouts understand that players come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. They take into account a player’s....

Crystal Palace Academy Development Centre Information

Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and

Crystal Palace Academy Contact Details

A Football Academy is developed in order to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to make a

Crystal Palace Football trials applications

Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.

How does recruitment work at Crystal Palace Academy?

We have a network of scouts who work for the Club on a local, national and international basis. They look for players predominantly from Under-7s to....

Crystal Palace Academy

The Academy coaches young footballers from the ages of 8 to 18 involving approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full-time and part-time staff. The academy features a network of....

Crystal Palace Football Academy – Our Vision

To be one of the world’s leading football Clubs renowned for a strong association with its community and a long tradition of developing young talent that...

About Crystal Palace Pro Academy

Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:

How to get scouted by a Crystal Palace Academy scout

This clubs Academy scouts offer players the chance to trial. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, but

Do Crystal Palace run open trials, and how do I get a trial?

We always watch players at their local clubs or schools before inviting them for a trial. Therefore, if you write in for a trial, you should always include a

How to get scouted by an Academy scout

Academy scouts offer players the chance to trial. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, but are also very aware that good talent can...

I keep contacting Crystal Palace, but never seem to get invited in. What can I do to get scouted?

Football is a hugely competitive profession in which to ‘make it’. Obviously talent is required, but it takes real resilience and determination to be successful in the game. Some people are noticed...

How do I know if a Crystal Palace Academy scout has been to watch me?

Unfortunately, you may never know. Scouts are not always in club kit as the presence of a scout may put unnecessary pressure on the players, making them...