How do I know if a Pro 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...

The Club 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....

Identifying Young Talent at the Academy

The aim to identify and recruit young talent through the Academy's extensive scouting network. This means that if one of the academy staff identifies a talented player, the boy…

How do I get scouted and impress scouts in football?

I work as a football scout for a professional club in Scotland and also provide player information for club...You have to play in the best team you can for your age in your area - a side that scouts keep tabs on. It is no good being a star in

Academy Our Mission

To create an elite environment that attracts, retains and develops top quality players providing an ongoing supply of academy graduates to the First Team squad, whilst ensuring those individuals who fall short of this standard have the necessary skills and education to enable them

I keep contacting clubs, 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...

Do you 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 a Pro 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

NEWCASTLE UNITED FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

How does recruitment work at this 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....

What does it take to be spotted by a football academy scout?

What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?

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

Joining A Professional Development squad

Players who have progressed through the Academy and have shown the potential to play at a higher level are offered professional contracts and will then join

Join A Pro Academy

For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the

How to become a professional footballer

So, you want to become a professional footballer? Well you’ve come to the right place because we've got everything you need to know about turning pro