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...

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

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

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?

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

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…

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 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 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...

Join A Pro Academy

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

WATFORD FC ANNOUNCE ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIAL DATE

Watford Academy will be holding the following trials....The trials are open to those currently looking to further their football career.Do you want to play for Watford Academy?Train in a professional football environment with Academy Coaches... Dates times, location shown

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

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