You have the chance to Join Motherwell FC and become a Pro Footballer

There have been significant developments at Motherwell FC Academy in recent years,

as the club continues in its quest to identify and recruit young players of outstanding

potential that can be nurtured through the Academy to become part of the first team squad.

SCOUTING NETWORK

Motherwell FC have a network of scouts covering Lanarkshire and bordering regions who are

constantly on the lookout for talented young footballers via local boys clubs leagues and festivals,

school football and regional school select squads, and the clubs own community programme.

JUNIOR ACADEMY (7 to 9 years)

Motherwell FC is committed to identifying potential future Academy players as young as possible.

This is achieved by identifying and recruiting talented footballers aged 7/8/9 years from local

boys clubs, school football and recommendations from our designated Liason coach attached to

the clubs community programme and putting them into a structured programme that gives them the

coaching and support they need to maximise their potential.

The Junior Academy offers no guarantees that players will progress to the Academy however it is

confident that every player involved will benefit from the coaching and improve their ability and

understanding of the game.

SENIOR ACADEMY (10 to 17 years)

Scouting continues at the older age groups as we understand that boys can develop at a different pace.

Players identified at these age groups are invited in for a trial period with their relevant Academy squad. 

If the trial goes well and the player impresses the Academy Coaching and Recruitment staff then he

will be offered a Pro Youth contract and join the Academy squad.

FOOTBALL CONTACT AND TRIALS

We are always looking to develop young players so even if a player has not been approached

by a club scout there is still the opportunity of a trial.

Either the player or a team manager can contact the club via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with

the following details:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Contact number and address
• Team played for (if applicable)
• Team manager contact number (if applicable)
• Preferred position
• A list of forthcoming fixtures you will be playing in.

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN A BOYS CLUB?

Motherwell FC welcomes referrals from boys clubs to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

On receipt of your email the Recruitment staff will be able to make a decision as to whether a

club scout will watch your games.

If the scout is impressed, the player will be invited in for a trial period where if successful he will

be offered an Academy contract.

If you do not receive a reply within 21-28 days please assume your request for a trial with

Motherwell FC has been unsuccessful.