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LIVERPOOL FC FOOTBALL TRIALS

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Here is a video of Tony from Tonys Soccer School scouting at Liverpool FC Match

LIVERPOOL FC TRIAL DATES

Here is the full selection of Football Trial dates being

offered by this Club. Abilities, Ages, Levels.

LIVERPOOL FC CONTACT ADDRESS Contact details relating to contacting this Club

Other trials around Liverpool

PREMIER LEAGUE STANDARD TRIALS

A selection of Football trials offering trials for ability players in the Premier League.

FOOTBALL TRIALS IN LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL FC Play in the local area, you can find more Football Trials in this area.

Here is the official Twitter account of Liverpool Academy Liking one of many of our football trial posts.

They use us also to promote education and community football trials

LIVERPOOL FC NEXT TRIAL INFORMATION

Liverpool FC Foundation College is a special community, where hard work, commitment and high standards are the norm. We have witnessed many fine achievements over the last term. I would like to thank the staff and students for their continued hard work, endeavour and dedication in raising standards and achievement at the college. Our motto 'Achieving Excellence Together' is fundamental to our continued growth and success.

It has been a busy time at the college both academically and on the field of play. The success of our football programme has been outstanding: the U19 team has reached the U19 Youth Development League Cup Final with many outstanding performances along the way. The team has been crowned winners of the Premier Development League, a fantastic achievement. Success has also been evident in our young student coaches who have gained nationally recognised qualifications and have progressed into employment with Liverpool FC Foundation.

Students continue to achieve the highest possible outcomes in their studies. 100% of university applicants have received offers from their first choice university course; congratulations to all those students. A key focus this term is to ensure that all students gain the highest possible grades in their external examinations and coursework. It is important to remind them to keep focusing on their academic goals. Input equals output, in other words achievement depends on effort.

As Head of Education and Sport it is a privilege to work in such a positive, vibrant and successful college. I look forward to welcoming you to one of our many events over the coming months.

Carl Giles
Head of Education and Sport

The Liverpool FC Foundation College Football programme gives 16-19 year old's the opportunity to learn the Liverpool Way through an intensive football schedule alongside the education. Students gain qualifications in BTEC Sport and FA Coaching Awards.

Working with a top coaching team and sport scientists, our students involved in the playing programme will be living, preparing and competing like young professional footballers at levels appropriate to their ability. Football games will include league, cup and prestigious friendlies. This will give them the opportunity to showcase their talent against other Premier and Football League development players.

There have already been numerous success stories with students progressing into professional football, coaching jobs and UK and USA Universities.

THE LIVERPOOL WAY

Liverpool FC is recognised world wide for its illustrious history. For many years the Club has been at the forefront of British and European Football. The 'Liverpool Way' is a clear way of doing things which sets us apart from other clubs.

The value of hard work and togetherness, capacity to overcome difficulties and above all the principles of fair play and dignified behaviour on and off the field.

We believe we have a responsibility for the all-round education of young players as we prepare them not only for life in football but life after football. We will ensure that each student on our course is immersed in the Liverpool Way and is aware of the traditions, standards and values the Club represents.

TRIAL OPEN DAYS

This is for players aged 16 to 19 boys and girls from UK. International students can apply but need to put an agents details down you can put our Director of Tonys Soccer School please use the contact tonys soccer school for for details. This is an education 2 year scholarship program.

Location

WYNCOTE SPORTS GROUNDS - BOYS

The Wyncote sports grounds are located on a major bus route and close to Mossley Hill and South Parkway railway stations. They offer some of the best student training facilities in the UK, including grass pitches and 3G astro turf.

The pavilion provides dedicated teaching rooms for a variety of courses.

MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2016 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 23RD JANUARY 2017 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 6TH MARCH 2017 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 15TH MAY 2016 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 3RD JULY 2016 4PM TO 5PM

To apply for any of the above trials HERE

PREMIER LEAGUE TRIALS

Here are more Football Clubs offering trials at Premier League Clubs

PREMIER LEAGUE CONTACT ADDRESSES

Contact addresses & information for clubs in the same league.

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.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY DATES.

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

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY AGE GROUP.

You can choose all football trials by age groups. Select the age group

relating to your age playing requirments.

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.

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

LIVERPOOL FC TRIAL LOCATIONS

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

LIVERPOOL FC YOUTH & ACADEMY

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

ACADEMY: Information of Other Premier League Academies

LIVERPOOL FC ACADEMY PLAYERS

LIVERPOOL FC COACHING STAFF

JOBS AT LIVERPOOL FC

LIVERPOOL FC FOOTBALL TRIALS

{module LIVERPOOL TRIALS AGES}

Liverpool FC youth Academy allows the club to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to create a strong footballing foundation. If you are looking for a career in football, and live in the Liverpool catchment, then your best chance will be to join Liverpool FC Academy.

About Liverpool FC Academy

Liverpool FC Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. Liverpool FC Academy address is: The Academy, The Liverpool Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 7ED.

Liverpool FC Academy Kirkby 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.

Liverpool FC Academy Category Status

Liverpool FC Academy are rated as a Category One status Academy.

With the changes that have taken place in the football academy system. Academy Category one clubs are now free (U12+) to recruit from all over the nation.

Previously, Category one clubs could only recruit talent within a 90 minute travelling time to the academy, but the premier league 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 by Liverpool FC Academy, to help house young promising talent in safe family environments.

Liverpool FC Academy Fixtures

Liverpool FC Academy has a whole programme of upcoming activities, fixtures and events. Check the times of each match or look up the venue for any of the Liverpool Academy age groups.

Liverpool FC Academy Trials

A large number of upcoming football players search for information on how to join Liverpool FC Academy? There are many avenues to joining Liverpool FC Academy, however the most common is being selected for a trial at a young age, then working your way through the Academy system. For some players, the preferred approach is sending video links of their skills to Academy staff. It is worth bearing in mind that clubs receive thousands of these videos each week and simply do not have time to watch them all, so the most effective way of getting scouted for a trial at Liverpool FC Academy is to join a Liverpool Soccer School. Scouts regularly select young players from soccer school sessions and invite them to trial at the development centres. Anyone can attend a 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 it enables them to develop their technique at the same level as their pees.

How to get spotted by Liverpool FC Academy staff or scouts

Liverpool FC Academy staff offer players with potential the chance of a 6 week trail with the Academy. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, however Liverpool FC Academy are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net, so do offer players the chances to directly contact the club with there playing profile. For information on how to present your playing career in the correct manner, check out ourFootball CV page.

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 Liverpool FC Academy trial.

Liverpool FC Academy Graduates

Here are some of the high profile Liverpool FC Academy graduates from over the years:

• Billy Liddell
• Danny Guthrie
• David Fairclough
• Gary Ablett
• Ian Callaghan
• Jamie Carragher
• Immy Case
• Jon Flanagan
• Michael Owen
• Mike Marsh
• Phil Thompson
• Raheem Sterling
• Robbie Fowler
• Ronnie Moran
• Ronnie Whelan
• Sammy Lee
• Stephen Warnock
• Steve McManaman
• Steve Staunton
• Steven Gerrard
• Tommy Smith

Liverpool FC Academy Staff

For information on the dedicated people behind the develop on the academy players, check out the Liverpool Staff pages.

Liverpool FC Academy Jobs

Liverpool FC Academy are always searching for the best talent on and off the field, if you would like to work for a category one Academy, then keep an eye on the official Liverpool Academy Job vacancy pages.

Syllabus at Liverpool FC Academy

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

• The professional development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The youth development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The foundation phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The youth / professional development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The foundation development goalkeeper phase at the Liverpool FC Academy

Professional Development Phase at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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

Liverpool FC Academy Contact details

If you would like to speak to the academy direct, please ring them via Liverpool FC Academy contact number: 0151 477 3030.

{module liverpool fc}

LIVERPOOL FC FOOTBALL TRIALS

{module Banner Image 468 x 60 Phoco Red}

Here is a video of Tony from Tonys Soccer School scouting at Liverpool FC Match

LIVERPOOL FC TRIAL DATES

Here is the full selection of Football Trial dates being

offered by this Club. Abilities, Ages, Levels.

LIVERPOOL FC CONTACT ADDRESS Contact details relating to contacting this Club

Other trials around Liverpool

PREMIER LEAGUE STANDARD TRIALS

A selection of Football trials offering trials for ability players in the Premier League.

FOOTBALL TRIALS IN LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL FC Play in the local area, you can find more Football Trials in this area.

Here is the official Twitter account of Liverpool Academy Liking one of many of our football trial posts.

They use us also to promote education and community football trials

LIVERPOOL FC NEXT TRIAL INFORMATION

Liverpool FC Foundation College is a special community, where hard work, commitment and high standards are the norm. We have witnessed many fine achievements over the last term. I would like to thank the staff and students for their continued hard work, endeavour and dedication in raising standards and achievement at the college. Our motto 'Achieving Excellence Together' is fundamental to our continued growth and success.

It has been a busy time at the college both academically and on the field of play. The success of our football programme has been outstanding: the U19 team has reached the U19 Youth Development League Cup Final with many outstanding performances along the way. The team has been crowned winners of the Premier Development League, a fantastic achievement. Success has also been evident in our young student coaches who have gained nationally recognised qualifications and have progressed into employment with Liverpool FC Foundation.

Students continue to achieve the highest possible outcomes in their studies. 100% of university applicants have received offers from their first choice university course; congratulations to all those students. A key focus this term is to ensure that all students gain the highest possible grades in their external examinations and coursework. It is important to remind them to keep focusing on their academic goals. Input equals output, in other words achievement depends on effort.

As Head of Education and Sport it is a privilege to work in such a positive, vibrant and successful college. I look forward to welcoming you to one of our many events over the coming months.

Carl Giles
Head of Education and Sport

The Liverpool FC Foundation College Football programme gives 16-19 year old's the opportunity to learn the Liverpool Way through an intensive football schedule alongside the education. Students gain qualifications in BTEC Sport and FA Coaching Awards.

Working with a top coaching team and sport scientists, our students involved in the playing programme will be living, preparing and competing like young professional footballers at levels appropriate to their ability. Football games will include league, cup and prestigious friendlies. This will give them the opportunity to showcase their talent against other Premier and Football League development players.

There have already been numerous success stories with students progressing into professional football, coaching jobs and UK and USA Universities.

THE LIVERPOOL WAY

Liverpool FC is recognised world wide for its illustrious history. For many years the Club has been at the forefront of British and European Football. The 'Liverpool Way' is a clear way of doing things which sets us apart from other clubs.

The value of hard work and togetherness, capacity to overcome difficulties and above all the principles of fair play and dignified behaviour on and off the field.

We believe we have a responsibility for the all-round education of young players as we prepare them not only for life in football but life after football. We will ensure that each student on our course is immersed in the Liverpool Way and is aware of the traditions, standards and values the Club represents.

TRIAL OPEN DAYS

This is for players aged 16 to 19 boys and girls from UK. International students can apply but need to put an agents details down you can put our Director of Tonys Soccer School please use the contact tonys soccer school for for details. This is an education 2 year scholarship program.

Location

WYNCOTE SPORTS GROUNDS - BOYS

The Wyncote sports grounds are located on a major bus route and close to Mossley Hill and South Parkway railway stations. They offer some of the best student training facilities in the UK, including grass pitches and 3G astro turf.

The pavilion provides dedicated teaching rooms for a variety of courses.

MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2016 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 23RD JANUARY 2017 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 6TH MARCH 2017 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 15TH MAY 2016 4PM TO 6PM

MONDAY 3RD JULY 2016 4PM TO 5PM

To apply for any of the above trials HERE

PREMIER LEAGUE TRIALS

Here are more Football Clubs offering trials at Premier League Clubs

PREMIER LEAGUE CONTACT ADDRESSES

Contact addresses & information for clubs in the same league.

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.

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY DATES.

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

FOOTBALL TRIALS BY AGE GROUP.

You can choose all football trials by age groups. Select the age group

relating to your age playing requirments.

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.

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

LIVERPOOL FC TRIAL LOCATIONS

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

LIVERPOOL FC YOUTH & ACADEMY

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

ACADEMY: Information of Other Premier League Academies

LIVERPOOL FC ACADEMY PLAYERS

LIVERPOOL FC COACHING STAFF

JOBS AT LIVERPOOL FC

LIVERPOOL FC FOOTBALL TRIALS

{module LIVERPOOL TRIALS AGES}

Liverpool FC youth Academy allows the club to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to create a strong footballing foundation. If you are looking for a career in football, and live in the Liverpool catchment, then your best chance will be to join Liverpool FC Academy.

About Liverpool FC Academy

Liverpool FC Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. Liverpool FC Academy address is: The Academy, The Liverpool Way, Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 7ED.

Liverpool FC Academy Kirkby 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.

Liverpool FC Academy Category Status

Liverpool FC Academy are rated as a Category One status Academy.

With the changes that have taken place in the football academy system. Academy Category one clubs are now free (U12+) to recruit from all over the nation.

Previously, Category one clubs could only recruit talent within a 90 minute travelling time to the academy, but the premier league 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 by Liverpool FC Academy, to help house young promising talent in safe family environments.

Liverpool FC Academy Fixtures

Liverpool FC Academy has a whole programme of upcoming activities, fixtures and events. Check the times of each match or look up the venue for any of the Liverpool Academy age groups.

Liverpool FC Academy Trials

A large number of upcoming football players search for information on how to join Liverpool FC Academy? There are many avenues to joining Liverpool FC Academy, however the most common is being selected for a trial at a young age, then working your way through the Academy system. For some players, the preferred approach is sending video links of their skills to Academy staff. It is worth bearing in mind that clubs receive thousands of these videos each week and simply do not have time to watch them all, so the most effective way of getting scouted for a trial at Liverpool FC Academy is to join a Liverpool Soccer School. Scouts regularly select young players from soccer school sessions and invite them to trial at the development centres. Anyone can attend a 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 it enables them to develop their technique at the same level as their pees.

How to get spotted by Liverpool FC Academy staff or scouts

Liverpool FC Academy staff offer players with potential the chance of a 6 week trail with the Academy. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, however Liverpool FC Academy are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net, so do offer players the chances to directly contact the club with there playing profile. For information on how to present your playing career in the correct manner, check out ourFootball CV page.

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 Liverpool FC Academy trial.

Liverpool FC Academy Graduates

Here are some of the high profile Liverpool FC Academy graduates from over the years:

• Billy Liddell
• Danny Guthrie
• David Fairclough
• Gary Ablett
• Ian Callaghan
• Jamie Carragher
• Immy Case
• Jon Flanagan
• Michael Owen
• Mike Marsh
• Phil Thompson
• Raheem Sterling
• Robbie Fowler
• Ronnie Moran
• Ronnie Whelan
• Sammy Lee
• Stephen Warnock
• Steve McManaman
• Steve Staunton
• Steven Gerrard
• Tommy Smith

Liverpool FC Academy Staff

For information on the dedicated people behind the develop on the academy players, check out the Liverpool Staff pages.

Liverpool FC Academy Jobs

Liverpool FC Academy are always searching for the best talent on and off the field, if you would like to work for a category one Academy, then keep an eye on the official Liverpool Academy Job vacancy pages.

Syllabus at Liverpool FC Academy

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

• The professional development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The youth development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The foundation phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The youth / professional development phase at the Liverpool FC Academy
• The foundation development goalkeeper phase at the Liverpool FC Academy

Professional Development Phase at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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 at Liverpool FC Academy

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

Liverpool FC Academy Contact details

If you would like to speak to the academy direct, please ring them via Liverpool FC Academy contact number: 0151 477 3030.

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