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    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

     


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    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....

    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

    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…

    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...

    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

    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...

    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

    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 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

    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

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    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

    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

    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

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