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
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
You must be selected to have a trial at this 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
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The Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. This clubs Academy is located at
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 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 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?
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...
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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
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
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
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