DERBY COUNTY - FOOTBALL TRIALS - HOME MENU

    DERBY COUNTY FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS


    DERBY COUNTY TRIALS NEWSFLASH

    About a 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 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...

    About Talent ID Scouts

    Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular

    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

    About Academy

    A Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 18yrs. The Academy employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately....

    How to get a trial at this 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

    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…

    A Clubs Scouting Network

    The youngsters have been the talk of the town but how did the club get them?. Some have signed from abroad and others groomed from the academy. Chief Scout Steve Rowley tells us the process of identifying and bringing in such talents.

    What’s the process for finding players? Do you tell them where to be or do they follow their own leads?

    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

    DERBY COUNTY FC YOUTH ACADEMY TRIALS

    DERBY COUNTY FC YOUTH ACADEMY TRIALS

    Championship Derby County FC Community Youth Trials Official

    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

    What are 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....

    How Do Teams Scout Children For Their Youth Football Academy?

    There are a number of ways that clubs and indeed most other professional football clubs take children into their football academies. The most common ways that clubs selects its youth players are through tryouts held at the club and through the club's youth scouting network

    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

    About This Pro Clubs Academy

    The  Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. This clubs Academy is located at

    How to get a trial at Premier League 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

    How do I know if a Derby County 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...

    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

    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...

    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?

    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 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....

    How to get Scouted by a top Football Club

    It’s probably just about every young or amateur league footballer’s dream to get scouted by a top Premier League club. Just about any footballer will have dreamed about being watched or scouted by a professional scout at some time or another, so in this article we’ll give you

    Join A Pro Academy

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

    Derby County 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

    This Academy develop upcoming football talent

    This 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 successful

    How 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...

    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

    Under-23s and Academy

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

    CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS BY AGE

    CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY TRIAL DATES

    Here is the full selection of Football Trial dates being offered by this Club. Abilities, Ages, Levels.

    JOIN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL CLUB!

    Apply for Football Trials, Dates, Information & Academy Entry Requirments

    CHAMPIONSHIP CONTACT ADDRESS

    Contact details relating to contacting this Club

    CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE STANDARD TRIALS

    A selection of Football trials offering trials for ability players of this standard.

    CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TRIALS IN THIS AREA

    This club plays in the local area, you can find more Football Trials in this area.

    CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUBS TRIALS

    Here are more Football Clubs offering trials at Football Championship League Clubs

    CHAMPIONSHIP OOTBALL CLUB CONTACT ADDRESSES

    Contact addresses & information for clubs in the same league.

    FOOTBALL TRIALS BY CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE

    Select which League you want Football Trials for.

    CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TRIALS BY COUNTY. 

    Find trials by searching your local County including a Number of Countries.

    FOOTBALL TRIALS BY PLAYING ABILITY.

    A list of clubs offering trials, enabling you to find the trial that meets your playing ability.

    CHAMIPONSHIP FOOTBALL TRIALS BY DATES.

    Your selection of Football trials for a variety of clubs by date order.

    CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TRIALS BY AGE GROUP.

    You can choose all football trials by age groups. Select the age group relating to your age playing requirments.

    CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYERS REGISTERED. All registered players with Tony's Soccer School, who are seeking or attended

    or playing at the same level, Ability and Location as this Club.

    You can join Tony's Soccer School and add your CV and submit it

    CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL LOCATIONS

    Locations of Football trials where they are operated from relating to this club.

    CHAMPIONSHIP YOUTH & ACADEMY

    Information relating to everything concerning the youth and acdemy of the club.

    CHAMPIONSHIP ACADEMY

    Information of Other League Academies

     

     ACADEMY PLAYERS

     COACHING STAFF

    JOBS

     
    CONTACTS


    ACADEMY MANAGER
    YOUTH ADMINISTRATOR


    HOME VENUE

     

    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

    You must be selected to have a trial at this club, 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 links to videos of themselves playing football, but it is worth bearing in mind that clubs receive thousands of these videos each week and simply don’t have time to watch them all and go about their daily business, so the most effective way of getting scouted for a trial at this club is to join. Scouts regularly select young players from soccer school sessions and invite them to trial at the development centres, and anyone can play in their soccer schools so it offers an open door for all to get spotted.

    It is also particularly good planning to take your child to soccer schools as soon as they are old enough, as their competition will be doing the same, so it enables them to develop their talents in line with the same level as their peers.

    How to get scouted by a scout

    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 we are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net, so do offer players the chances to directly contact them with the below details.

    Understandably they are unable to respond to everybody due to the volume of applications, but this does serve as an effective way to alert scouts about talent looking to take their football to the next level and secure a trial

    To get scouted for a trial simply collect the following information:

    • Players CV
    • Covering Letter
    • 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 they attend
    • Fixture list of your current team, including location and kick off time to be passed to scout

    Once you have collated all of the above information, email

     

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

    Syllabus

    The training programme at this Academy is broken into technical and tactical training, with a special module for Goalkeepers. The below demonstrates:

    • The professional development phase
    • The youth development phase
    • The foundation phase
    • The youth / professional development phase
    • The foundation development goalkeeper phase

    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

    Join

    For direct communication with the club, you can visit the Website

    Apply for Derby County FC Academy Official Trials

    Are you a budding Derby County FC star of the future?

    Read this page completely. The Derby County Academy is continuing to focus its attention on the bright young stars of the future, with Development Centre trials due to take place.

     

    The Derby County Development Centres were set up in 2009 to provide the best local footballers, not currently playing Academy football, to train and play together to further their footballing abilities. Any child performing at a consistently high standard is then given the opportunity to push on for a trial at the Derby County Academy.

     

    During the trials, players will be assessed on their technical ability, decision making, athleticism and game understanding. Those players who are successful, will then be incorporated into Derby’s Development Centre programme.

     

    The next Development Centre Academy Trials are being held at Derby University 

     

    School Years 7 & 8: 17:30 - 18:55 
    School Years 9 & 10: 19:05 - 20:30 

     

    Participants must register online in order to attend the trials. 

     

    A number of players have made the step up from Academy football into the Derby County first team squad in recent months, with Will Hughes, Jeff Hendrick, Mark O’Brien and Mason Bennett all regular faces within the first-team squad - so it's a great time to join the Derby County Academy and be part of a bright future.

     

    Attendance at the trials will only be allowed if you have pre-booked a spot. How you do this is advised here >> Derby County Trials Application

     

    We have no direct connection with Derby County FC however are aware of the academy practices and can support them and recommend them highly.

     

     


    2024 2025 PRO FOOTBALL TRIAL DAYS - DATES

    DERBY COUNTY TRIALS NEWSFLASH

    About a 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 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...

    About Talent ID Scouts

    Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular

    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

    About Academy

    A Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 18yrs. The Academy employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately....

    How to get a trial at this 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

    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…

    A Clubs Scouting Network

    The youngsters have been the talk of the town but how did the club get them?. Some have signed from abroad and others groomed from the academy. Chief Scout Steve Rowley tells us the process of identifying and bringing in such talents.

    What’s the process for finding players? Do you tell them where to be or do they follow their own leads?

    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

    DERBY COUNTY FC YOUTH ACADEMY TRIALS

    DERBY COUNTY FC YOUTH ACADEMY TRIALS

    Championship Derby County FC Community Youth Trials Official

    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

    What are 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....

    How Do Teams Scout Children For Their Youth Football Academy?

    There are a number of ways that clubs and indeed most other professional football clubs take children into their football academies. The most common ways that clubs selects its youth players are through tryouts held at the club and through the club's youth scouting network

    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

    About This Pro Clubs Academy

    The  Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. This clubs Academy is located at

    How to get a trial at Premier League 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

    How do I know if a Derby County 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...

    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

    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...

    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?

    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 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....

    How to get Scouted by a top Football Club

    It’s probably just about every young or amateur league footballer’s dream to get scouted by a top Premier League club. Just about any footballer will have dreamed about being watched or scouted by a professional scout at some time or another, so in this article we’ll give you

    Join A Pro Academy

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

    Derby County 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

    This Academy develop upcoming football talent

    This 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 successful

    How 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...

    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

    Under-23s and Academy

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

    PRO FOOTBALL TRIALS - MOST READ

    FOOTBALL TRIALS