How to get scouted by a WEST HAM UNITED 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...

How to get a trial at WEST HAM UNITED Academy

You must be selected to have a trial at this 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

How WEST HAM UNITED academy scouts make an approach

A scout will talk with the parents/managers and/or teachers of a player. We do not approach children directly. If you are approached by an Academy scout...

I keep contacting WEST HAM UNITED, 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 does recruitment work at WEST HAM UNITED 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....

Join WEST HAM UNITED Pro Academy

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

WEST HAM UNITED Under-23s Academy

The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...

Joining WEST HAM UNITED 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

WEST HAM UNITED FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

WEST HAM UNITED 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