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Colchester United Scholarship trials 2019
Leeds United FC Youth Academy Football Trials
Leeds United FC FOOTBALL ACADEMY TRIALS, A Full list of every football academy trial and Academy Football Trials at Leeds United Football Club. Here are trials with Leeds United FC....
For more information and to book on the trial, please email Terry Potter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Only apply of you live near to the club offering trials and only apply if you meet the age criteria. You must live within 1 Hour of the Academy address.
Places still available use contact info below
You can still apply for the above luton trial upto September 2019
OPEN TRIALS FOR ACADEMY
The Academy will be holding open trials on the 19th & 26th May at The Rock.
U12s and Foundation ages are closed trials by invitation only -
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Football Trials in Barcelona Spain 2019
Kaptiva Sports are holding trials at The Elite Football Academy
These football trials are for Under 15's to Under 17's
Trial Dates March 11th 12th 13th 2019
The main goal of the KSA trials is to analyze the player’s development to determine if the player is elegible to participate in the program. KSA Trials 2019 will allow attendees to participate in 3 training sessions and 1 game to enable the coaching team to asses their ability.
All players and famillies will also visit the resdience to see the dormitories and the Restaurant School Principal and the Academic Coordinator will welcome you to introduce the school system and show the facilities by personal tour. After one week our Head coach will be informing the players about his decision by the KSA acceptance letter.
For more information and how to apply visit BARCELONA ACADEMY TRIALS HERE
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LA GALAXY OPEN TRIALS 2019. Ages 17 to 25
LA Galaxy have announced dates for open tryouts for their young professional team, LA Galaxy II, in an effort to expand their recruiting pool and discover players for the USL season.
“We are excited to see new players and have organized this event to expand our talent identification efforts,” said LA Galaxy II Head Coach Mike Muñoz. “We want to find young talent who can enter our organization through Galaxy II, then work their way up to the first team. Scouting for Galaxy II gives us a chance to evaluate many different players: hidden gems that may not have agents, players without a fair chance in the past, first time pros, or young pros who are not under contract. We want to make sure that everyone has a fair opportunity to be evaluated for a chance to earn a professional contract on our LA Galaxy II roster."
The technical staff will choose participants from the open tryouts for further evaluation. The LA Galaxy will arrange a flight, hotel and food for the chosen players, who will train with LA Galaxy coaches during the week of their stay. LA Galaxy will select players from this training to extend their trials with LA Galaxy II, for a chance to earn a professional contract.
- London, UK. May 29th & May 30th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Manchester, UK. June 1st & June 2nd, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Paris, France. June 6th & June 7th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Gold Coast, Australia. June 25th & Jun 26th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Sydney, Australia. July 4th & July 5th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Los Angeles Summer #1, CA. Aug 3rd & Aug 4th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
- Los Angeles Summer #2, CA. Aug 15th & Aug 16th, 2019. REGISTER NOW
Full details for LA Galaxy II Open Tryouts are as follows
- Participants must be male and between 17 - 25 years old.
- The tryout will consist of each participant playing in two (2) 60-minute, 11v11 soccer matches to impress the LA Galaxy II scouting staff. One game per day of the tryout event.
- The registration fee for one (1) open tryout event is $185.
- In addition to the registration fee of $185, participants are responsible for all airfare, incurred travel costs, food and transportation to that specific event. Also note that LA Galaxy II will not help with Visa’s or letters of invitation.
- Players must come prepared for the tryouts with their own boots, socks, shorts, gloves, shin pads or any other equipment related to their position.
- LA Galaxy II will provide two (2) numbered t-shirts to wear during your games. You will wear your own black socks/shorts with the navy shirt and your own white socks/shorts with the white shirt.
- Teams will be constructed randomly according to players preferred positions.
- Your kickoff times will be emailed to you one week prior to the start of the open tryout date.
- No refunds will be issued for any reason.
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Welling United FC are delighted to announce our end of season trials for the Welling United FC Youth Academy U7’s – U16’s.
After a successful season on and off the pitch at all levels of the club. Including our 1st team who have set the tone for how all our teams play throughout the club; including U19 Scholars who have also provided that consistency of philosophy.
The appetite to ensure we play expansive high tempo, technical football for all our teams has made for a successful first season. We strive to ensure we provide an open community and to provide an inspirational environment for future generations of young footballers.
You are invited to submit your trial application, we look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Garry Fiore & Brett Smith
Academy Directors
Upcoming Trial Dates:
U7 to U12
Saturday 18th May
10.00am to 3.00pm
U13 to U16
Sunday 19th May
10.00am to 3.00pm
Location:
Welling United Academy
Goals Eltham
SE9 5LU
Woking FC football Academy Trials
Mansfield Town Football Club are on the lookout for talented young footballers to become part of our September 2019 performance group intake.
Players must be in Year 11 or Year 12 at school, with either their GCSEs coming up in the summer, or have completed GCSEs in 2018 to be eligible.
Trials will take place on Tuesday 16 April at One Call Stadium. Those who make the squad will be enrolled on a football and education programme based at One Call Stadium and The RH Academy training facility.
Simon Ward, lead performance coach, believes that the programme can open up several avenues for promising young players.
“We are committed to locally based footballers and offering them a path to elite level football and education,” he said.
“Progression beyond this course could be anything from professional football or under-21 football at Brooksby Melton College, to university level education or a career in physiotherapy and sports therapy.”
Players are required to report to One Call Stadium, Quarry Lane, Mansfield, NG18 5DA at 10:30am. All players will need suitable footwear for a 3G surface. Players will also need to bring drinks bottles, wear shin pads and suitable clothing for weather conditions.
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They are accepting applications upto September 2019 Watford FC
Woking have advised they are accepting applications for the trials until September 2019 please use the above information to apply thank you.
NEW ADDITIONAL CRYSTAL PALACE FOUNDATION TRIAL
If you are aged between 16-18, love playing football and are interested in a career within the sports industry, our new academy could be the place for you.
Alongside studying for a qualification in sport (at Levels 1,2 or 3) you will get the opportunity to train with CPFC Foundation.
Wednesday 20 February 4pm - 6pm
Bishops Justus School Bromley BR2 8HZ
Apply for 20th February 2019 HERE
PRO FOOTBALL ACADEMIES UK
North London Academy Trials 16 to 19 year olds on Weds 20th February 2019
New River Sports Centre White Hart Lane London N22 5QW DM us or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trials are available up to September 2019 so you can Apply for this trial for Stockport County Here http://stockportcountyacademy.co.uk/trials/
RUGBY TOWN FC TRIAL DATE - YR 11/12 FULL TIME FOOTBALL BTEC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
THURSDAY FEB 21st -10am Butlin Rd,
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Play and study with Leyton Orient FC Trust
Trials U16 U18
Meet our coaches and get a feel of the football programme element to the course. This is an outdoor, practical session, so please wear / bring appropriate kit to play on a 3G pitch.
Location
Feel Good Too Centre, Ive Farm, Leyton, E10 5HH
Dates
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Wednesday 10 April 2019: 10.30 - 12.30
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Wednesday 29 May 2019: 10.30 - 12.30
Taster Sessions
Experience student life on our College Study Programme. Visit our college campus, meet our teachers, listen to a presentation, take part in an example lesson, and participate in a practical session in the sports hall.
Please wear / bring appropriate kit to take part in a practical activity indoors.
There is a maximum capacity of 30, please confirm your attendance below.
Location
SCORE Centre, Leyton, E10 5JY
Dates and times
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Thursday 21 March 2019: 4pm - 5.30pm
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Thursday 9 May 2019: 4pm - 5.30pm
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Thursday 20 June 2019: 4pm - 5.30pm
Parents are welcome from 5pm - 5.30pm if they wish to meet the teaching staff and ask any questions about the programme.
Confirm your attendance BOOK HERE
Bradford City Academy are always looking to ‘identify talent and develop the future generation’.
If you live in Yorkshire and believe you have the ambition to become a professional footballer, we are holding open trials in May 2019.
Our previous open trials have proved to be a great success and given many young footballers an outlook into the footballing world, with numerous players signed into our programme. Last year, two trialists joined our academy and over 150 have since attended our development centres. The trials are for boys between the ages of 6 to 15 at Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Lane, Bradford BD10 0NR.
The trials will cost a fee of £10.00 per player. As there are limited places available, we would advise you to pay for the trial in advance as we cannot guarantee that there will be places for you to turn up and pay on the day.
TBC
9:30am register for 10:00am till 11:30am session
U6’s (Year 1)
U7’s (Year 2)
U8’s (Year 3)
TBC
1:30pm register for 2:00pm till 3:30pm session
U9’s (Year 4)
U10’s (Year 5)
TBC
1:30pm register for 2:00pm till 3:30pm session
U11’s (Year 6)
U12’s (Year 7)
U13’s (Year 8)
TBC
1:30pm register for 2:00pm till 3:30pm session
U14’s (Year 9)
U15’s (Year 10)
Applying for Bradford City Academy
At Bradford City we are always looking for young players who have the potential to become great football players, we hold open trials twice a year, in May and October. Details regarding trials are posted on the website a month before they are due to take place.
At Bradford City Academy, we also welcome players being recommended. You can submit the young players details here: http://www.bradfordcityacademy.co.uk/recruitment/recommend-player/
Brentford FC Football Academy Trial Dates
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has announced that the next trials for its Football Development Centre (FDC) will take place on Tuesday 9 April 2019 at Uxbridge High School. The FDC offers talented young players the opportunity to receive elite coaching– enhancing their skills in a player-centred environment.
What does the Football Development Centre involve?
With elite football coaching spanning more than 18 years, players will attend weekly training sessions at venues in Southall, Twickenham and Uxbridge. Goalkeepers are catered for with specialist coaching staff. The FDC includes term-time training in the evening and a structured development match programme against other football sports trusts such as Coventry City, Ipswich Town, MK Dons, Oxford United, Wycombe Wanderers and many more.
Plus, there are established Performance Squads as a level up from the current FDC programme. This initiative provides capable players with the opportunity to play against more skilled teams.
What is the benefit of joining the Football Development Centre?
Parents have highlighted the positive impact our FDC has had on their children.
Damian Christian, whose son attends our FDC, said: “We would like to thank the Brentford FC Football Development Centre and all the coaching staff for helping with Frankie’s footballing progress. He has thoroughly enjoyed the training after joining aged seven, the coaches and methods used by the development centre has had an incredibly strong and positive effect on him as a person and player.”
Simon Cairnes agrees: “When the boys play against other opposition, their superior skills, positioning and tactical knowledge really shines through and shows just how well they are coached.”
What is the criteria for the trials?
The trials are available to:
- boys in school years 1 to 11
- boys who live in Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond, Hillingdon and Spelthorne.
Excitingly, the Football Development Centre will run sessions from Gunnersbury Park’s new sports hub from September. The new £13.8 million sports hub will provide top-class facilities – including two outdoor floodlit artificial grass pitches.
How do I sign up?
Book your place for our trials here.
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Barnet FC Trials
Elite Development Programme Open Trial
Barnet FC Open trials for players aged 14 to 18.
Once you have completed your registration online you will receive an email confirmation.
When arriving on site please report to the Astroturf pitch to register with the Barnet FC Coaches.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hive!
Once you have completed your registration online you will receive an email confirmation.
When arriving on site please report to the Astroturf pitch to register with the Barnet FC Coaches.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hive!
Once you have completed your registration online you will receive an email confirmation.
When arriving on site please report to the Astroturf pitch to register with the Barnet FC Coaches.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hive!
When arriving on site please report to the Astroturf pitch to register with the Barnet FC Coaches.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hive!
Once you have completed your registration online you will receive an email confirmation.
When arriving on site please report to the Astroturf pitch to register with the Barnet FC Coaches.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Hive!
Maidenhead Academy football trials
Our Maidenhead United Football Club Academy trials are taking place at the College on Saturday 25th May 2019 between 10:00am – 1:00pm.
This is for players aged 16 to 19
To register your interest or find out more please email the team at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ROMULUS FC FOOTBALL TRIALS
With an excellent reputation in both education and sports achievements, Romulus Academy are
holding trials for 16-18 year olds at Castle Vale Stadium, B35 7NH. Contact Richard on 07956187016 for details.
The academy is open to 16 – 18 year old students. Each have personalised timetables, enabling the balance of lessons together with an in-depth football development programme. We provide an excellent pathway into further education, sporting 22 hours of lessons over a fortnight, gaining a BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport - the equivalent of 3 A levels provided at The Coleshill School over two years.
All players have the opportunity to access FA level 1 and 2 coaching badges.
First class training and playing facilities at Packmeadow on a 4G pitch.
APPLY HERE FOR THE DATES LISTED ABOVE ROCHDALE
Academy of Sport – Trial dates and Open Days AGE 16 TO 18
Come along to one of our trial sessions, meet the coaching team and show us your sporting skills.
FOOTBALL ACADEMY KETTERING CAMPUS
Wednesday 13 March 2019 5.00PM – 6.00PM
To register your interest in our Football or Rugby Academy or to book a place at a trial session, please contact our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01536 413123.
Boreham Wood FC Trials
The BW PASE Academy are now recruiting for the 2019/20 season, with our latest trial on Wednesday, March 20 (4pm).
The PASE Academy was set up by the Chairman in 2002 and provides 16-to-18-year-olds of all abilities the chance to join a sports & education programme that really cares.
If the above date has passed please continue to complete the application form as applications are still being accepted
West Herts Football Trials
Our West Herts College Football Programme combines academic studies with practical football experience. If you have a passion for football and want to join the College for the academic year 2019/20, you will need to attend football trials. Ages 16 to 19 years of age
This is your chance to play for your place on the course.
Dates for the diary:
Wednesday 10 April, 10am - 12pm
Monday 13 May, 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 30 May, 10am - 12pm
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE - grab a FREE WHC football bag at your trial!
Trials will take place at Fullerians Rugby RFC, Coningesby Drive, Watford WD17 3PB.
Stourbridge FC Academy - Trial & Taster Day - 22nd Feb
Dudley College are holding a trials and taster day on Friday, 22nd February for students interested in joining the academy in Sept. 2019. (READ ON)
Details for trial / taster day on Friday, 22nd February are as follows -
10am - Meet at Evolve, Tower St, Dudley
10.30 – gym session and fitness testing (trainers and appropriate clothing needed)
12.00 – lunch provided at Stir (we need to know of any food allergies)
12.45 – Academy presentation
1.30 – Football at Dudley College 3G pitch (players must bring shin pads and appropriate footwear)
3pm finish
Any interested 16-18 year olds (16 years of age as of 31st August 2019) need to register to confirm their attendance with Head Coach Lee Mills via email by Friday, 15th February latest –
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Please provide brief details of your football career to date (Position played/academy, clubs or schools played for/representative honours etc.)
The Stourbridge FC Academy is currently in its second year and the team competes in the National League under 19 Alliance on Wednesday afternoons.
Alongside the Football Academy, learners are able to choose any academic pathway at Dudley College and current players study sport, A levels, business and engineering qualifications.
Cambridge United Academy Trials Youth Players
Upcoming Boys' Trials (Talent ID Opportunity) at Abbey Leisure Complex, CB5 8NT
Abbey Pools Leisure Complex, CB5 8NT
18:00-19:00
OUTFIELD 20 March 2019 - 18:00-19:00
Official Benfica Trial Opportunities Here 2019
Since the club’s observation area lies, in its great majority, in national territory, you can send us, by e-mail - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - a match video recording, preferably a full one, in order to analyze your performance and, eventually, invite you for an observation period in our specific level team.
This procedure is obligatory because no athlete will be invited without a previous evaluation.
You will also be able to get into the Elite Training Camps, open to all who wish to optimize their own technical/tactical skills and obtain a detailed report, elaborated by our Departamento de Prospeção (Scouting Department) and Futebol de Formação.
For further information, get in touch by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dunstable Town FC U18 PLAYERS FOR 19/20 season.
Dunstable Town are planning for next season, looking to add ambitious talent
If your interested please contact Wayne upton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tyler dunnell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hounslow Football Academy trial
Our first trial night is now under a week away. Undecided what to do next year? Come along to the trial and see what we are all about at Hounslow Football Academy. With pathways to uni, opportunities to play football at a level representative of ability, future coaching roles, and prospects of full time work off the back of the course.
Trial Details:
MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SEE LINK
Green Lane, Hounslow, TW4 6DH
Visit https://wearescl.co.uk/hounslow-football to book a place.
Tonys Soccer School is approved provider of SCL Football Trials.
Please mention Tonys Soccer School when applying.
These dates may have passed but trials are being held upto September 2019 by mentioning us.
Applications for Bootle Trials are open until September 2019
AC United Youth Academy football trials
We will be holding trials for the following age groups for next season 2019/20
:U8s-U16s
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FOOTBALL ACADEMY TRIAL DATES 2019
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This 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 successful career in football. If you are looking for a career in football, and live in this academy catchment, then your best chance will be to join the Academy.
About this Academy
This Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff.
This Academy is located at:
This clubs Academy use advanced technology and coaching methods to develop their players. They are actively looking for upcoming talent to join their academy, and are very selective about who gets in, as competition is tough.
With the changes that have taken place in the football academy system. Academy Category three clubs are now free (U12+) to recruit from all over the nation.
Previously, Category three clubs could only recruit talent within a 90 minute travelling time to the academy, but the FA have reconsidered this following thinking that the best talent should only fairly be allowed to play in the best academies even if they do not live nearby. This gives the very best talent the very best chances of success, thus growing our home grown talent for the international stage.
This has seen a rise in host families being recruited here, to help house young promising talent in safe family environments.
Upcoming Fixtures
We have a whole programme of upcoming activities, fixtures and events. Check the times of each match or look up the match venue for any of the Academy age groups.
How to get a trial at this team
In most cases to get a trial at this team you would need be selected to have a trial at this club, so it is important that footballers are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, football clubs prefer a more direct approach such as sending in links to videos of themselves playing football, but it is worth bearing in mind that clubs receive thousands of these football CV videos each week and don't always have lots of time to watch them all. We have found the most effective way of getting scouted for a trial at this club is by following a few simple step.
Scouts regularly select young players from soccer school sessions and invite them to trial to places that are called football development centres, and anyone can play in their soccer schools so it offers an open door for all players to get spotted and scouted.
It is also particularly good planning to take your child to soccer schools sometimes called football schools as soon as they are old enough, as their competition will be doing the same, so it enables players to develop their footballing talents in line with the same level as their peers.
How to get scouted by a Football Academy Scout
Football Academy Scouts offer players the chance to trial at Football Clubs. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, but we are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net. Professional Football Clubs do offer football and soccer players the chance to directly apply for a trials by contacting them through official trial application routes, such as the clubs direct trials contact or through the Academ Development Manager.
To apply and get scouted by a scout please follow these details.
Understandably they are not always able to respond to everybody due to the volume of applications, but this does serve as an effective way to alert football scouts about your skills and footballing talent with a view for those players and parents looking to take their football to the next level, eve professional and secure a genuine, and real football trial
To get scouted for a trial simply collect the following information:
- Football Players CV
- Covering Trial Application Letter
- Football Players Vital Statistics: Players position, Age, Date of Birth, Height, Weight, contact email/phone/address, current club, previous clubs, detail of any trials already attended, any representative honours such as school, districts, county etc
- Players school, College or Scholarship they attend or currently attend
- A players Football Clubs Fixture list, mainly of your current football team, including match locations and kick off time to be passed to football scout. Please give as many dates a possible proferably for the whole season. No need to include training, just match kick of times and locations including postcode. This is basically your trials opportunity that will give the scout the opportunity to watch you.
Once you have collated all of the above information, email it to the football club.
They will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
Football Academy Syllabus
The Football Academy Syllabus training programme at this Football Academy, and is the same to many Academies of Football is broken into technical and tactical Football training, with a special module for Goalkeepers. The below demonstrates:
- The professional development football phase
- The youth football development phase
- The football foundation phase
- The youth / professional football development phase
- The football foundation development goalkeeper phase (GK development)
Professional Development Phase
Outfield Players – Technical
- Passing – Playing forwards through tight passing channels
- Receiving the ball – Receiving the ball in the air to pass in the least number of touches
- Passing – Generic passing practises to move the ball on two touches
- Running / Dribbling with the ball – Developing the 1st touch to break through a variation of receiving surfaces
- Running / Dribbling with the ball – Variations in the dribble to advance in 1 v 1’s
- Shooting – Shifting the ball to get shots off under pressure
- Passing – Keeping the ball moving for a long period of time
- Manipulating the ball – Shifting the ball across the body with a variation of surfaces
- Turning – Turning away from pressure and protecting possession of the ball
Outfield Players – Tactical
- Possession (Playing out from the back) – Midfield rotation to receive high and low open up passing channels
- Possession (Retaining the ball to penetrate) – Working in front or behind opponents to retain the ball looking to play forwards
- Possession (Game management) – Playing with and against an overload (the extra man)
- Attacking (Counter attacking) – Breaking from the defending third
- Attacking (Centrally) – Playing between lines and breaking lines with and without the ball
- Attacking (Wide areas) – 1 v 1’s, 2 v 2’s to create goalkeeping opportunities
- Defending (Individual) – Approach to the ball dependent on the opposition and area of the pitch
- Defending (Groups & Units) – Defending later and deeper
- Defending (Making play predictable, Regains and Possession Decision) – Pressure as the team/group hunting the ball for quick regain
Goalkeepers
- Goalkeeper support – Variety of passes and support for players in possession
- Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to penetrate with distribution
- Goalkeeper support – How the goalkeeper can affect the state of the game
- Goalkeeper defending – How to deal with 1 v 1 situations in game situations
- Goalkeeper defending – Early shots always being set in and around the box
- Goalkeeper defending – Positioning and decision making in dealing with the cross
- Goalkeeper communications – Organisation and support to the defender
- Goalkeeper communications – Communications to players away from the ball
- Goalkeeper communications – Developing the goalkeeper to compact
Foundation Phase
Outfield Players – Technical
- Protecting the Ball – Setting the scene for receiving on the safe side – guidelines for success
- Passing – Short, quick and high tempo passing in small groups
- Receiving the Ball- Developing the set as part of link play to move the ball forwards
- Turning – Developing turns under passive pressure to include disguise
- Shooting – Longer distance shooting relevant to the age of the group
- Running / Dribbling With the Ball – Long and thin practices to practice breaking into space from a dribble or receiving the ball
- Shooting – One touch finishing around the goal on angles with pressure approaching
- Passing – Passing within larger areas focusing on techniques to a longer pass (floor / aerially)
- Manipulating the Ball – Quick foot movements to manipulate a small skills ball
Outfield Players – Tactical
- Possession (Individual) – Developing players to receive the ball and maintain possession on their safe side
- Possession (Group Play) – Develop players to receive and play away from pressure in small groups
- Possession (Directional) – Possession / wave practises maintaining the speed of the ball from start to finish
- Attacking (Individual) – Changes of direction and speed to beat opponents
- Attacking (Groups) – Small group attacking practices (4v4, 5v5). Movement/combinations to create and exploit space
- Attacking (with/against overloads) – Small sided games working on creating and exploiting space on the transition
- Defending (Pressure the Ball) – Basic principles to approaching a player in possession
- Defending (Small Groups) – Possession based practices focusing the change of roles based on the movement of the ball
- Defending (Regaining to Play) – Regaining the ball and countering to a scoring conclusion
Goalkeepers
- Goalkeeper support – Passes and throws to start play
- Goalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution option
- Goalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a save
- Goalkeeper defending – Throw ball situations and close range shots
- Goalkeeper defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas
- Goalkeeper defending – Making recovery saves within the game
- Goalkeeper communications – To defenders individually and as part of a unit
- Goalkeeper communications – Developing the ability to be clear and concise
- Goalkeeper communications – Start positions in relation to the ball
Goalkeeper Youth / Professional Phase
Goalkeepers – Technical
- Distribution – Out of the back to the best option and supporting the play
- Crossing – Dealing with deep crosses into the 18 yard box and transition to distribute
- Shot Stopping – Into line and down the line of the ball for angled strike
- Handling – Dealing with low balls around the set position inclusive of the 1v1 encounter
- Shot Stopping – Dealing with low, medium and high dives from a central and angled strike
- Crossing – Dealing with crosses centrally and to front post areas
- Shot Stopping – Dealing with close reaction shots, double and triple saves
- Distribution – Technique of starting counter attacks, choice of delivery
- Crosses – Dealing with crosses centrally and to the back post area
Goalkeepers – Tactical
- Goalkeeper support – Start play using a variety of passes and providing angles for support for players in possession
- Goalkeeper support – Awareness of best option looking to penetrate with distribution
- Goalkeeper support – Managing the game and understanding how the goalkeeper can affect the state of the game
- Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with 1v1 game situations
- Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with early shots always being set in and around the box
- Goalkeeper defending – Positioning in relation to the ball, decision making on dealing with the cross
- Goalkeeper communications – Organisation and support to the defender (clear and concise information)
- Goalkeeper communications – Communications to players away from the ball
- Goalkeeper communications – Developing the goalkeeper to compact play through the line taken by the defending players
Goalkeeper Foundation Phase
Goalkeepers – Technical
- Handling – Footwork set in position with a variation of serves
- Distribution – Playing out from the back from feet and hands, providing angels of support
- Handling – Variation of handling practices concluding with penetrative distribution
- Shot Stopping – Dealing with 1v1 encounter
- Shot Stopping – Low, medium and high diving sales from central
- Distribution – Technique of longer distribution for feet and hands (classic counter attacks)
- Shot Stopping – Speed of movement across the goal in the line down the line of the ball for an angled strike
- Handling – Technique of dealing with low balls in and around the body
- Crossing – Basic technique and positioning (in relation to the ball) covering balls into front middle far areas
Goalkeepers – Tactical
- Goalkeeper support – Using a variety of passes and throws to start play
- Goalkeeper support – Choosing the best distribution option
- Goalkeeper support – Using the ball quickly after making a save
- Goalkeeper defending – Dealing with through ball situations and learning how to deal with cross range shots
- Goalkeeper defending – Attacking the ball and parrying away to safe areas in game situations
- Goalkeeper defending – Making recovery saves within the game
- Goalkeeper communications – Communication to defenders individually and as a unit
- Goalkeeper communications – Developing the ability to be clear and concise
- Goalkeeper communications – Set positions in relation to the ball
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Reading FC Academy Open Trials Official Application Process 2019 - 2020
Potential players are occasionally invited in for a trial period of up to eight weeks with Reading FC Academy.
Here is the official route to get a trial with Redaing FC
If you would like a player to be watched by Reading Football Club then please send in as much information about their playing career, including a fixture list for the club they currently play for, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our recruitment department may then decide to send a scout to watch the player.
As well as contacting the Recruitment Team with full details of a youngster's playing history, it is also possible for talented children to be spotted through our Football in the Community scheme.
MK Dons Academy Football Trials Application process for 2019 - 2020
If you want to apply for trials at MK Dons this is the official route to apply.
please e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Details to include in your email;
- Your full name
- Your full address including postcode
- Your contact telephone number
- Your age
- Your date of birth
- School(s) attended
- The position you prefer to play
- Your footballing CV or background
- The current team you play for
- The fixtures of your current team
- Any other relevant information, for example, previous experience playing at a Professional Football Club’s Academy
- Confirmation that you hold a British or EU passport
Please make sure you include your fixtures, including dates, kick-off times and venues, if known.
Please note: The Academy is restricted by time/distance within the Foundation Phase (U7-11) and Youth Development Phase (U12-16). Within the Foundation Phase, travelling is limited by 1 hour and in the Youth Development Phase, travelling is limited by 1 hour 30mins.
An e-mail confirming receipt will be sent to individuals applying for a trial.
This information will then be passed onto one of our scouts, who will report to the Head of Recruitment and Head of Academy Coaching with his recommendation.
Lincoln City Football Development Programme Trials
The club uses three methods of recruiting;
Access to the Youth Academy via referral from the Lincoln City Football Development Programme, which offers coaching from under 4-16yrs).
The programme offers Football Development training opportunities for all local children who are keen to learn and develop as players in a professional youth development training environment.
The Open Development Centres also act as the first step on to the Lincoln City FC player development pathway which offers a route in to the clubs Advanced Development Centres, Elite Development Squads and the clubs Academy for those players who develop and constantly improve as players.
Whilst Academy Football is a dream of many young players we are very keen as a club to offer appropriate development opportunities to all players where ever they are currently at on their playing journey as we are very aware all players develop technically, physically, socially and psychologically at different times and we are very keen to support all players in maximising their potential as players over the long term.
Please click on the link below if you would like more information on our player development pathway and how your child can join our development programme through one of our Open Development Centres or Mini Imps sessions.
Open Trials
The club holds regular open trials for a all age groups, details of any upcoming trials will be posted on the club website.
Club Scouts
The club has a scouting network, which seeks to identify talent across the region. Our scouts watch matches at all age groups across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
Please note: Where a player is currently registered with a club, contact will be made via the players signed/registered football club(s), the Academy will not enter into personal correspondence about trials, including e-mails and text messages.
Due to the volume of applications the club is not be able to respond to direct applications from players even those released from academies.
Here is the Link to the full Trials Application with Lincoln City FC
Scunthorpe United FC Academy Trials Official Application Process
Football Academy Trials information for Scunthorpe United Football Club. This academy operates a number of Development Centres and access will be given to the application for trials and its complete process. Players are now invited to apply for .........
Trial enquiries should be sent to the Academies Head of Recruitment, Daz Waring:
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Players must enclose their football CV
Birmingham City Official Player Recruitment Process 2019 - 2020
The player recruitment department is tasked with the monitoring, selection and transition of players operating outside of our Academy environment. The recruitment team will work collectively with our coaches to prioritise the identification of players within the three phases of the player pathway.
The priority of the department is to recruit, develop and produce players able to reach the Academy’s core purpose. This process is player centered, focusing on the identification of players able to excel in one or more of the four corners associated to player development and, where possible predominantly recruit from a catchment area within an hour of Birmingham. The strategy will be collaborative in nature, planned and aligned to the profiles through each of the development phases where appropriate.
PRE-ACADEMY
The Pre-Academy is a development programme designed to identify, assess and nurture local talented individuals between 6 - 8 years of age. The primary aim is to develop technically gifted individuals for our U9’s squads who become accustomed to the club’s culture and playing philosophy through weekly training sessions and games, allowing for an easy transition into the Academy way of life. The major emphasis of the programme is technical development. With the use of the clubs training facilities, and a structured coaching syllabus and games programme, our UEFA qualified Academy staff seek to increase player to ball contact time in a fun, inclusive and professional environment.
COMMUNITY TRUST
The Club has a very large Community Trust scheme operating a number of local coaching programmes. The Community Trust run a shadow squad programme for U12-U14 players participating on a weekly basis in a number of local grass root leagues. There is also a full time programme for the U17-U19’s.
Players from within the Community Trust programme can be directly recommended by a member of staff for a trial period. In addition to this, each Community Trust coach working within the shadow squad and on the U17-19 programme acts as a spotter, recommending opposition players they have seen in the fixtures that their respective teams have participated in.
SCHOOLS FOOTBALL PROGRAMME
Within the West Midlands area there is a thriving schools football programme. Through community links, it has been identified that there are some young players who only participate in schools’ football and may not be observed participating in local grass root fixtures. There are a number of reasons for this, the most common being a recent move to the area or little/no parental support.
The Academy continually supports West Midland District Schools at both primary and secondary level allowing the use of the training facilities for prestigious games in their calendar. School staff are also invited to Academy CPD events in order to aid their development as coaches. This relationship means there is the opportunity for talented players who are identified by school staff to be recommended directly to the Recruitment Manager/Officer. This may lead to an observation, and if suitable, an invitation to the Academy trial process.
TRIAL APPLICATION
The Academy is always on the lookout for local talented young players. Should you or someone you know, wish to be considered for a trial please follow the procedure set forth below. Players between 9 and 18 years old are asked to send their playing CV and cover letter to the Academy Recruitment Manager and Officer.
Please make sure to include the following:
Player Name
Player Date of Birth
Approx Height and Weight
Contact Address and Telephone Number
Current Club**
Previous Clubs
Details of Previous Trials
School Name
Player Position
Any Representative Honours
** Please include a fixture list of your current team making sure to include location and kick off time.
Upon receipt of your contact the recruitment department will make a decision as to whether a scout will attend your games.
Head of Player Recruitment at Birmingham City Simon Jones This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ASSISTANT ACADEMY MANAGER & HEAD OF COACHING Stuart English This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cambridge United Academy Trials Official Process 2019 - 2020
Cambridge United Football Club are constantly looking for talented young players to join our performance pathway.
If you are looking for a trial in the Academy please send your football CV to Jordan Collins Head of Academy Recruitment by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Your Genuine & Official Application for Trials at Port Vale Academy... 2019 2020
-Please note that in accordance with FA Premier League rules trials can only be offered to players in the Under 9 to Under 11 age group if the player lives within one hour's traveling time of Port Vale Academy.
-Trials can only be offered to players in the Under 12 to 16 age group if the player lives within one-and-a-half hours traveling time of Port Vale Academy.
Players are asked to send a covering letter highlighting your footballing experiences to the Academy by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. players over 16 can apply and also for the Education Scholarship programme
Name:
Age:
School Year:
D.O.B
Address / Contact Number:
Height:
Weight:
Position:
Attributes:
Playing History:
Next 3 fixtures / Venue / Kick off time:
Due to the amount of trial inquiries we receive, please fill out with as much detail as possible, any videos or clips of you playing will help the recruitment process.
On receipt of your email, the recruitment staff will make a decision as to whether a scout will watch your games.
If the recruitment staff feels that the player has shown potential to play at Academy level, an approach will be made to the manager of your club as well as your parents and you will be invited in for a trial with Port Vale Football Club either through our Development Centre’s or into your Academy age group.