How to become a professional footballer
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The Club Academy
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....
How do I know if a 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 this 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....
About a Pro Academy
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
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 get scouted by an 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...
Join A Pro Academy
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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?
Football trials applications
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.