What are Pro Scouts looking for?
Quite simply; talent. Scouts understand that players come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. They take into account a player’s....
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
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
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 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 Do Teams Scout Children For Their Youth Football Academy?
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
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
Football trials applications
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
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…