How do I know if a Southamton Pro Academy scout has been to watch me?

Unfortunately, you may never know. Scouts are not always in club kit as the presence of a scout may put unnecessary pressure on the players, making them...

How does recruitment work at Southampton Academy?

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....

Joining Southampton 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 Southampton 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...

Southampton Academy Development Centre Information

Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and

How to write a Football Trial CV that will get you Scouted at Southampton

So many footballers contact teams asking for football trials You can now maximise you professional football club chances with this easy to follow CV, guaranteed to impress any football scout.

This will stop your CV's getting ignored!

Academy Managers ask for specific footballing requirements in a CV, this was written by a Football Academy Manager showing you how to seriously increase football trial selection..... Make your playing career stand out....

How to get scouted by a Southampton Academy scout

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 are also very aware that good talent can...

What does it take to be spotted by Southampton 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?

I keep contacting Southampton, 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...

Offical Job Role Description Professional Football Academy Manager

Professional Football Academy. What is the official duties responsibility of a Premier League football Academy Manager and what you can expect from a. Here is the official Job Advert requirements to become a Football Academy Manager.  Understanding the job of an Academy Manager will help you in your path to professional football and assist in your goal to impress and get scouted......