Do I have to be 18 to join the academy?

Yes, as we are an educational academy that provides university degrees we can only bring in those who are interested and eligible for study a university degree in the U.K.

How much is it to join the academy?

Tuition fees are handled by our education providers and will be set at the beginning of each season. Those that have sparked an interest with the coaching staff will be informed of costs prior to start date. Typically university tuition fees are £9,250 per year, if you seek financial aid our education providers can also assist. Those that live far away but qualify can also apply for moving/housing finance.

When do we start recruiting players?

We recruit players all year round, our coaching staff are always on the lookout for raw talent we can bring into the academy to develop. If interested, you may contact us and we will provide you with information for the next available trial.

When’s the next trial?

We recruit all year round - the best chance to find out when our next trial is - is to email in or complete the application on our online website to get a reply from our academy secretary.

What courses are available for the 2025/2026 season?

Bachelor degrees in Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Business Management and Engineering. To find out more do get in contact and we can pass on your information to our education providers.

I’m not from the U.K would I be allowed to attend?

Yes, we have availability for international students.

What are the pathways after finishing the academy?

Graduate academy players will have the qualifications to make a decision on which career path they wish to choose. In terms of football, we have a network of clubs that range from non-league as low as step 5 to EFL 1. Our board still works with many clubs helping scouting and developing exciting raw talent.

Who are the coaching staff?

We have hired some of the best and brightest coaches in the industry, our academy players will have daily access to position specific training sessions including GK training with our technical GK coach.

How many players are we recruiting?

We are looking to take on a maximum of 25 players each season, so we can focus on working with each player deeply and also for the sake of game time we want to make sure our players have enough match time throughout the season as this is a key factor in player development.