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We are looking for players aged 15–18 years. The youngest players must be leaving school this year (Year 11).
You must have played to County / District standard football, or been recommended by a club coach or scout.


 

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You must be prepared to fully commit to both before applying.
During the season showcase coached games will be set up for the best potential players behind closed doors against professional sides.
   

What will I be doing ?
From day one you will be working on:

1. Development of individual technique.
2. Football skills
3. Set pieces
4. Strategies and techniques
5. Specialist training methods for outfield players
6. Specialist training for goalkeepers
7. Pre-season training
8. Anaerobic exercise and plymetrics
9. Introduction to Sports Nutrition
10. Key skills

 

 

How will I develop?

Through various Youth and Senior Leagues. We also have the best facilities available to us for individual development, team coaching and training.

 

 

What level of player are you looking for?

We are looking for a county standard as a minimum for our School, unless you can be recommended by a teacher /coach who thinks you may have missed out but are county standard.

If you are not up to County standard recommendations from Coaches or Teachers will be required. Fill your details on the Application form for more info.

 

 

I am 15 can I apply ?

Yes, you can so long as you are 16 by 1st Sept 2007. We can only take you if you are 16 or over for the course. Please get a parent to submit your details to us.

 

 

Why do you want a parent to submit the information ?

We take great care of your details but your parents may not wish for your address or phone number to be used over the internet.

 

 

How will I be seen ?

We have numerous professional contacts and games versus professional teams throughout the season.

 

 

How much does the course cost ?

The course costs are free to those who are accepted by trial. There are various benefits obtained through the college such as reduction in Tube and Travel, EMA top ups for people on benefit and also reimbursement for training kit, books (these may vary dependant upon your circumstances).

There is currently a yearly Protec registration fee which for 2007/08 is fixed at £500. This covers all costs outside of the normal college program which is not covered by the education budget.

Yearly registration fees are chargeable which vary year by year to cover league, Pitch hire, public liability insurance, coaching costs, referees, officials, kit, administration etc.


 


I don't live near London, can I still apply ?

You don't need to live in London. We take teenagers from the UK and abroad.

 

 

I applied to join but did not here anything from you?


Due to the number of applications we can only reply to those candidates who have been successful.

 

 

I found another website that charges for a trial why don't you?

Our trials are for entry into our school program which is partly government funded. We may look at providing trials in the future depending upon our visitors.

 

 

Where will I live?

When selections are made via the trials, accommodation can be found for you. But we cannot fund accommodation.

 

 

Which clubs are you associated with ?

We have contacts within the professional game at all levels.

 

 

Where are the trials held ?

All trials are held in Hertfordshire throughout the year.

 

 

I live outside the U.K. can I apply ?

You need to have a valid U.K. passport. Check with the British Consul in your country.

 

 


Can you get me Premiership football tickets?


We are asked almost on a daily basis for the following, Chelsea football tickets, Arsenal football tickets and Premiership football tickets. We are a football academy not ticket master sorry!!