Welcome to Protec Football Academy the home of Elite Football and Talent Identification, we are acredited by the F.A and are one of the most established and successful providers of youth football in the UK.
Having over 25 years of experience in the football business along with a staff of ex professionals. We endeavour to provide the coaching needed to help forward your football career to the next level.
Trials are taking place throughout June and July 2023 see trial options below and visit the courses page to apply.
TEAM TRIALS
We are expanding our Junior Premier League squads due to demand and are now recruiting outfield players and Goalkeepers in age groups 9-15. Trials are takeing place every Monday and Friday throughout May and June 2023. TRIALS are FREE to attend ( Go to the courses TAB and select 'Protec Team Trials')
TALENT IDENTIFICATION TRIALS
Talent identification trials with Protec gives you the oppertunity to be seen by Professional Club Scouts in a unique Two Tier Trial.
In the first trial players will be given the chance to show their ability and skill in front of a professional scout and coach who will assess each player and recommend the best pathway forward for you. from this selected players will move forward to stage two of our talent I.D.
Our unique program has already seen a number of players recommended for trial at a professional club, We only trial in small numbers to give you the best possibe chance of being seen. The first initial trial for a limited period is FREE!
For all information go to the 'Courses' Tab and SELECT 'Protec Pro Talent Identification' you must have a parent or Guardian apply for you if under the age of 16.
PROTEC MINI STARS.
This is especially for our younger players age 5-9 who are just beggining their football journey or for others to imrove their existing skills. You will work with our u.e.f.a trained coaches and learn new skills such as ball mastery and small sided games. ( go to the 'Courses Tab' and select Protec Mini soccer Stars)
We are a well established Academy that specialises in the development of players with a unique coaching program that has produced a number of players over the years playing in the Premiership and league football, with some reaching senior professional club level and playing international football.
Protec are an Acredited F.A. Recognised Club and one of the UK’s leading providers of football trials and Elite football team training ranging from age u6- u15. We also offer you the chance of being seen by some of the leading professional clubs football scouts that recruit for Academy football whilst receiving the best coaching from our U.E.F.A qualified coaches.
Our teams play games weekly in the red division and the Junior Premier League. Apply today for your Team FOOTBALL TRIAL SESSION at one of our London/Hertfordshire centres.
We have an experienced staff which includes both current and ex-professionals plus our own in house professional football scout who together provide the highest level coaching and assessment available that is helping Develop home grown Talent for the future.
See what top pros say about Protec Academy.
"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
- Stan Collymore Ex Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester City Striker
" Before the Wenger "this man changed football fitness" myth, there was Pete Edwards. Introduced modern football fitness, nutrition into English game with NFFC '93. A bigger architect of promotion to 3rd in Prem than Clark, Pearce or me.
Pros, use him, he's the Godfather."
We have Direct links to a number of Professional Football Academies and cover areas in London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, berkshire,Essex and Surrey. We accept players from all areas if you are willing to travel for the best training. our in house professional Scout plus scouts from the Premiership and League Clubs attend our weekly sessions and games.
There isn’t a UK Football Club that has not heard of us!
Professional Club Signings
Josh RobinsonSigned for Arsenal
Josh robinson is a major protec success having been sent for trial by our head coach to Arsenal at... read more
Josh NicholsSigned for Arsenal
Josh Nichols signed for Arsenal Academy from protec and has now been signeed as aprofessional at... read more
Marty GageSigned for West Ham
Protec, marty Gage has signed for premiership club West Ham.
Marty spent three years with Protec... 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
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
Aaron WalkerSigned for Barnet
After being with Protec for 2 years, Aaron Walker has been signed by Barnet FC!
Well done Aaron!... read more
Constantine IvanovSigned for Barnet
Constantine who has been with Protec for three years has been signed by Barnet youth... read more
Archie ChaplinSigned for Chelsea
U12 Archie Chaplin has signs for Chelsea.
Archie began training with us at our Potters Bar... read more
Teo MinchevSigned for Chelsea
Under 13 Teo Minchev has signed for Premier League side Chelsea FC!
Teo who has been with Protec... 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
Caleb DennisSigned for West Ham
Under eleven Caleb Dennis has signed for West Ham after completing a six week trial at the... read more
Monty ConwaySigned for Fulham
Goalkeeper Monty's potential was identified by the Protec goalkeeping team & subsequently... 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
Charlie GoutkinSigned for Fulham
Protec player Charlie Goutkin Smith has signed for Fulham,s Academy u13 squad after a successful... read more
Basilio ReinoSigned for Chelsea
Basilio Reino has signed for Chelsea u11 Academy squad after a successful trial period with the... read more
Ryan WalshSigned for Arsenal
U9 star Ryan Walsh pictured here with England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has completed... read more
Damari Signs for Norwich and is selected for England
Damari Daley (pictured) was one of our successful Protec players who was recommended for trial with Cambridge United and has now successfully transfered to Norwich Academy u15, As well as being selected for England at u15.
Damari was always a ha...
Are you an individual that owns your own company and want to sponsor youth football? if so we are looking for a prospective sponsor for Protec Youth Squads at age groups 10-14.
This sponsorship will include your company name on all playing shirts,...
Protec.s head coach Pete Edwards has been filming for a new series of Soccer S.O.S alongside Ex Liverpool and Wales international striker Dean Saunders. The series producer is Rocket Long who is best known for 15 years at Sky soccer AM and n...
Protec Team trials are taking place throughout the year there are still places available so if you are aged 8-u15 if you have talent and are looking for a new challenge then we want to see you!
Weekly trials for all of the above age groups w...
Private sessions with a Protec Coach are now available you can book a thirty minute slot with one of our U.E.F.A trained coaches. This is for all age groups 7-15
Sessions will be tailored to your individual needs with the appropriate coach.
If you...
Protec Offer a unique training philosopy and oppertunity for age groups 8-15, our coaches aim is to foster entusiasm and commitment from all of its players with our weekly sessions through demonstrating these tecniques themselves.
The training s...
Are you a current u12-13 goalkeeper , we are looking for goalkeepers to join our existing u12-13 age groups playing in the Junior Premier league
APPLY Today!
Protec Player Signs Two Year contract with Arsenal.
Protec player Teo Minchev has signed a two year contract with Arsenal. The strong u15 centre back who can also play in other positions returned to Protec Training in the summer and was seen during a training session at our potters bar centre by Ar...
Protec U12 player Sebastian has been on trial and been offered a place on the Southampton Pathway Scheme.
In addition, Sebastian will be attending as one of six Protec players at the Tottenham Hotspur trial in the coming weeks.
Sebastian has been ...
Protec U13 squad have won their first Tournament beating some of the best league opposition. The boys only conceeded two goals in the whole event and played some very exciting football.
We look forward to a very good season ahead.
Protec Head coach in Nottingham Forest Europe Reunion.
Protec head coach Pete Edwards who was part of the first team coaching staff at Norttingham Forest in 1996 attended a team reunion of the last team in Europe. along with members of the squad and Manager Frank Clark.
There was a packed house of fan...
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 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-U15 to join one of ou...
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...
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...
In an article published and more recently tweeted by stan collymore our head coach Pete Edwards was mentioned by the ex Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and England player.
The T.V and radio presenter Stan Collymore said Pete Edwards was first c...
U14 Protec Player Marty Gage has signed for West Ham after a successful Trial period with the club, Marty spent three years at Protec had trials and played for clubs Ipswich and Norwich during his time with us.
The hard work has finally paid off a...
Protec are pleased to announce that a top premiership scout has joined protec and will be attending sessions and conducting personal player assessments for all our trialists and current players.
This will give our players and trialists the f...
Well done to our very successful under 11 squad who have had a fantastic season and have been crowned u11 Junior premier League Champoins.
With a hard season the boys have dug in and have been unbeaten so well done to all. They are now entered int...
Lucas gets Trial at Spurs After Protec Talent I.D Game
Lucas Melinte has been selected for trial at Spurs Academy after being spotted in our Ta;ent Identification Game held at the Protec Training Ground on 27th March.
The game was attended by scouts from both the Premiership and football league with L...
Protec,s u10 Squad are ready for the new season with some great team performances in training games after coming back from lockdown. The squad has already attracted attention from professional scouts who are regularly in attendace at our tra...
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...
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...
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...
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 will be holding football talent identification trials throughout January and february with the most talented selected from the initial trials to play in front of scouts from both the premiership and football league in March
Existing...
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...
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...
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 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...
Under 13 protec player Joel Sala is starting his trial with Chelsea after his recent performances for Protec in the Junior Premier league.
Joel has been training with Protec for the last year and has gone from strenth to strenth over the las...
Protec U10 player Leo (pictured) has been offered a trial game at Premiership club Spurs. Leo is one of six players that have been offered trials with the Premiership club as a result of scouts attending our training and talent identification sess...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
After a hard season and a break for covid our U13 squad played the final game against Camden Elite to become league winners for the 2021 season.
Well done to all of the Boys and deadicated staff members, we can now look forward to playng in the Na...
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Blog Scouts Attend Protec TrialsPosted on May 30, 2023
Recent Protec Trials has seen scouts from the premier league attend and show interest in a number of players at the Academy with four players in age groups 11-15 offered trials at a premiership club.
We are holding both team and Talent identification trials throughout June 2023 at our Hertfordshire centre so if you have the talent apply today! Read More
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