Protec
Football Academy

Protec Football Academy is one of the UK’s leading providers of soccer training and Elite teams ranging from u7- u14. Protec offers the chance of its players being seen by some of the leading professional clubs recruiting for Academy football. Our qualified and experienced staff include both current and ex-professionals, who provide the highest level coaching available that is helping Develop home grown Talent for the future.

"Protec’s record as a leading independent Football Academy speaks for itself. They offer a fantastic opportunity for young players to develop their football talent."

- Terry Venables. Ex Barcelona & England Manager

We offer a wide range of specific training sessions that include, team, holiday camps and private coaching to accommodate different levels of ability, all of which have been specifically designed to ensure the continual development for those with the ability and desire to progress.

We have Direct links to a number of Professional Football Academies and operate a number of Progression, Intermediate and Advanced training courses based throughout London, Hertfordshire, Sussex and Surrey that are within easy reach for those that are willing to travel. A number of boys have been signed by clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and West Ham. Scouts from the Premiership and League Clubs often attend our sessions and games to look for new talent.

With over 25 years in the business, there isn’t a top UK Football Club that has not heard of us!

Recent Signings

Louis
KoideSigned for Reading

After hard work and commitment, Louis has been signed by Reading FC following a successful trail... read more

Malachi
MbogbaSigned for Charlton Athletic FC

Protec Player Malachi Mbogba who has been part of the Protec Pre academy and Advanced for the last... read more

Constantine
IvanovSigned for Barnet

Constantine who has been with Protec for three years has been signed by Barnet youth... read more

Alex
DimitovSigned for Barnet

Protec player Alex signs for Barnet! As seen on ITV's "This time next year" - Check out his story... read more

Edward
LeachSigned for AFC Wimbledon

Protec Under 11 Edward Leach has signed for A.F.C Wimbledon! After competing a six week trial with... read more

Xavier
ParkerSigned for West Ham

Having been with us 3 years U8 Xavier Parker has signed for West Ham FC! Xavier has been on the... read more

Aaron
WalkerSigned for Barnet

After being with Protec for 2 years, Aaron Walker has been signed by Barnet FC! Well done Aaron!... read more

Monty
ConwaySigned for Fulham

Goalkeeper Monty's potential was identified by the Protec goalkeeping team & subsequently... read more

Jamie
AgaseeSigned for Arsenal

Protec under nine player Jamie Agasee has been offered a contract to sign with Premier League club... read more

Salivo
SidebeSigned for West Ham

Under 8 protec player Salivo Sidebe pictured in a recent cup win for west ham is signing for West... read more

Karrell
BafoeSigned for Tottenham

U8 protec player Karrell Bafoe has signed for Premier League club Tottenham FC after a successful... read more

Oliver
KeilSigned for Ipswich

OLIVER SIGNS FOR IPSWICH! Protec U14 Goalkeeper Oliver keil has signed for Ipswich town Academy... read more

Kymani
Smith-DaleySigned for Arsenal

Another one of our u9 protec players has been signed at Arsenal after a stunning performances... read more

Teo
MinchevSigned for Chelsea

Under 10 Teo Minchev has signed for Premier League side Chelsea FC! Teo who has been with Protec... read more

Alex
Roye-BantonSigned for Tottenham

Alex joined us at Protec over 2 years ago - first trialling at our Wembley centre. After the first... read more

Archie
ChaplinSigned for Chelsea

U11 Archie Chaplin has signs for Chelsea. Archie began training with us 4 months ago at our Potters... read more

Basilio
ReinoSigned for Chelsea

Basilio Reino has signed for Chelsea u11 Academy squad after a successful trial period with the... read more

Josh
RobinsonSigned for Arsenal

Under ten protec player josh Robinson has now completed his six week trial at Arsenal Academy and... read more

Charlie
GoutkinSigned for Fulham

Protec player Charlie Goutkin Smith has signed for Fulham,s Academy u11 squad after a successful... read more

Pilip
KastratiSigned for Watford

Under Ten Pilip Kastrati who spent over a year in our Protec Advanced centre in Hertfordshire has... read more

Niki
TavaresSigned for Brentford

Niki Tavares who has been with Brentford Academy for two years after being referred by Protec and... read more

Josh
NicholsSigned for Arsenal

Under 10 Josh Nichols has signed for Arsenal Academy u10 squad after a successful trial with the... read more

Bradley
SmithSigned for Stevenage

Protec under 10 Bradley smith has signed for league club Stevenage after a successful trial period... read more

Alessandro
AttisaniSigned for Juventus

Under 13 Protec player Alessandro Attisani has signed for italian club Sisport Juventus Academy in... read more

Caleb
DennisSigned for West Ham

Under eleven Caleb Dennis has signed for West Ham after completing a six week trial at the... read more

Ray
LucaSigned for QPR

u14 Ray Luca has signed a 2 year contract with Queens Park Rangers. Ray, who had been a part of... read more

Ryan
WalshSigned for Arsenal

U9 star Ryan Walsh pictured here with England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has completed... read more

Jacob
MazionisSigned for West Ham

Under eight player Jacob Mazionis has signed for West Ham after a successful trial with The Hammers... read more

Marty
GageSigned for Ipswich

Marty Gage has signed with Ipswich Town under 11 squad. Marty, who has been attending regular... read more

Klaudie
LolasSigned for Crystal Palace

Under 15 Protec player Klaudie Lolas has signed a two year contract with Premier league club... read more

Derek
AsamoahSigned for Northampton

Derek signed for Northampton Town as a pro in 2003, aged 19. A talented centre forward, he moved to... read more

950 Applicants Last Month

140 Trialists Last Month

18 Players Scouted Last Month

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Josiah signs for West Ham Academy

Protecs under Eight player Josiah has been signed by West Ham after a three month trial period with the Premiership clubs Academy. Josiah has played in West Hams top under eight side after being recommended for trial by Protec,s Head Coach Pete Ed...

protec team trials Taking Place Now!

Protec Team trials are taking place throughout May and June. Are you aged 6-u14 have talent and are looking for a new challenge this season? if so then we want to see you! Weekly trials for all of the above age groups will take place at our Potter...

Protec Win Europa Cup!!

A fantastic win for the Protec U12 squad who battled against some of the hardest teams to win the Shield cup in Portugal. The boys spent the last two months in preparation and the hard work payed off bringing home the shield cup. Well done to a...

Stan Collymore says Pete Edwards was first.

In an article recently published, our head coach at Protec, Pete Edwards was mentioned by ex Nottingham Forest player, T.V and radio presenter Stan Collymore as the first coach to introduce specialised diets and training methods. See article bel...

Protec u10s Drawn in first Game To Reading.

Protec u10 Squad have drawn Reading in thier first seeded game in the Junior Premier League, all of our team are looking forward to the game. Have you got what it takes to play against professional opposition? and lookng for a new Challenge, ...

Protec U11 squad Draw Q.P.R in first League Game.

Protec,s Elite under 11 squad have drawn Queens Park Rangers in thier first seeded League game in the Junior Premier League all are looking forwrd to an epic game. Have you got talent? if so we want to haer from you!

Leo goes on trial at Chelsea

Under 12 Protec player Leo has secured a trial with Chelsea Academy, Leo has been part of our Protec Pre Academy programme and has attended advanced training for the last year making excellent progress and gaining a place in our London Youth Premi...

Benjamin goes on trial at Chelsea

U13 Protec player Benjamin Quansah has been offered a six week trial with Premiership club Chelsea after impressing Scouts at Pre Academy training sessions on Monday and Friday evenings at our Hertfordshire and southgate centres. Benjamin has been...

Sussex and Surrey Centre Opening

Trials are taking place from Thursday 5th September 2019 at our Sussex and Surrey centre, at the Arun Leisure centre, Felpham ( Between Chichester and Bognor Regis). 5 week courses will be held on Thursday evenings 5.30-7pm for U7 to U13 age grou...

Liam goes on Trial at Chelsea

Protec u11 player Liam Lambert has secured a trial with Chelsea Academy after being seen in protec,s Pre Academy sessions. Liam from the U.S.A has trained every summer and has attended every session at Protec whilst in the U.K. His game has gone f...

Terry Venables praise for Protec

Terry Venables (ex England, Barcelona and Spurs manager) visited our Potters Bar centre and was quoted as saying that “Protec’s record as a leading independent Football Academy speaks for itself. They offer a fantastic opportunity for ...

Protec Advanced Training

Protec Advanced training sessions have been a massive success for the academy and its players having seen a number join our league teams and some obtain trials at professional clubs. We are currently recruiting players age 7-U14 to join one of ou...

KAI TORRES GOES TO CHELSEA!!!

Well Done to Kai Torres!! Determination, Commitment , Dedication are the words that come to mind when we describe Kai Torres. Coaches, Teammates, Parents with Us at Protec have all witnessed his Progress as well as his genuine Love of the game...

Protec win against Watford FC!

PROTEC WIN AGAINST WATFORD! A mix of our best Protec U11 and U12 squad were selected by head coaches Pete and Dan to play against Watford's Academy on Tuesday evening. The team came out as eventual 3-1 winners against a very strong Watford side th...

Protec Win Major Tournament!

Protec U10 Cobras again amazed onlookers at the Reading Majaski Stadium with a fine footballing display that saw them competing against 28 regional teams to come out on top as winners! The beat Aldershot 2-1 in a very close fought final with goals...

Protec win against Wolves

Protec with a mixed squad of U12 and U13 players played Wolves London Development and came out winners in a hard fought battle with a scoreline that finished 10-7 in Protec's favour. This behind closed doors game has seen one Protec player taken o...

CONGRATULATIONS SAMUEL!!!

Congratulations to Samuel! The Current ESF Cup Holder made the front page of ESFs Nation Wide Magazine and website for the 2019 season. Well Done Samuel!!

Jake goes on trial at Arsenal

Protec under 9 Jake has earned himself a 6 week trial at Arsenal's Academy after impressing scouts at recent Protec training sessions. The lively under 9 will start his trial with the Gunners mid-November. We will keep you all updated on his progr...

Protec to play in West Ham Tournament

Protec will be playing in the upcoming West Ham United tournament to be held at the first team training ground in Chadwell Heath. We will be selecting the best players from U8 & 9 to take part. This is a great opportunity for all to show the t...

Protec play in second west ham Academy tournament.

Protec U8/9 played in the West Ham tournament winning 4 out of 5 games to top the group against some very strong opposition. The tournament consisted of a number of top teams invited in that qualified to play after unbeaten league runs. Well done ...

Protec Success at Southampton FC

We had two great games against Southampton's Academy in two age groups last week. It was very tough for both teams and a great learning curve for all. The U10's selected performed brilliantly, playing up a year against one of the best sides at ca...

Protec success in Chelsea FC Tournament!

Chelsea tournament Protec's U6 squad won 4 out of 7 games against Chelsea in a recent tournament held at the Chelsea training ground. Some great performances have resulted in three of the players now being monitored officially by the Premier Leag...

Protec top of London Youth Premier League!

Protec U12's, pictured here in thier club blazers, are sitting top of the London Youth Premier League! There have been some fantastic performances by the boys and the team have yet to concede a goal. We have held two places in the squad for ...

Protec success against Arsenal FC!

Protec U7 and U8 groups played at Arsenal Academy and were worthy winners in 2 out of 3 games at both age groups with players from both groups catching the eye of Arsenal coaches and scouts! Each group played three games, with the Protec teams win...

Logan Wins Overall Golden Boot in E.S.F tournament

Protec U9 Logan Strafford has won the E.S.F Golden Boot. Logan was the highest goalscorer in the competition and had the best voted goal in the tournament. Well done Logan - keep up the good work! Are you the best player in your team? If so,...

Protec teams reach & win another final!

PROTEC REACH FINAL WITH BOTH TEAMS Protec U10s have reached the Hertfordshire final and both teams played off in a nail biting game that led to the Protec Mambas coming out eventual winners against our own u10 Vipers team. Both teams played throug...

Alex's success on prime time TV!

Protec player Alex Dimitrov featured on on ITV's "This Time Next Year" and was a success! He appeared on the programme and came through the doors a year later a signed player. Alex's journey began at Protec training and playing in our Pre Academy ...

Henry gets offered trials at Arsenal and Chelsea!

Nine year old Henry who has been attending our Wembley and Advanced centres for the last 18 months has been offered trials for both Arsenal and Chelsea after being spotted at our Wembley and Potters Bar Advanced Centres. We will keep you updated o...