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
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
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 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...
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
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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
The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age....
What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
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....
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
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.