OUR ELITE DEVELOPMENT SQUADS

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Academy Style football development for committed and serious young players.

Our Elite Development Programme is designed for medium/high to high-ability players

who are ready to train at a higher level, develop their game and experience an academy-style environment.

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Led by ex-professional footballer & UEFA A Licensed Coach Peter Smith, with 25+ years of professional football coaching experience. Peter has worked within professional environments including:

• Liverpool FC Academy

• Stoke City FC

• Blackpool FC 

• & international clubs

 

and has coached players who have gone on to the highest levels of the game, including

• Trent Alexander-Arnold

• Curtis Jones

• Ben Woodburn

• Neco Williams & others

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AGE GROUPS 

U7 — Year 2
U8 — Year 3
U9 — Year 4
U10 — Year 5
U11 — Year 6
U12 — Year 7

Players are assessed individually and placed into the appropriate squad based on age, ability and development level.

This programme is not suitable for beginners or players currently at a medium level.

 

 

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WHAT WE DEVELOP

Our sessions focus on developing the complete footballer across four key areas:

• TECHNICAL & TACTICAL

Ball mastery, first touch, passing, dribbling, 1v1s, finishing and playing with both feet.​ Game understanding, decision-making, positioning, movement and tactical awareness.

• PHYSICAL

Speed, acceleration, agility, coordination, balance and football-specific movement.

• PSYCHOLOGICAL 

Confidence, concentration, resilience, discipline, responsibility and competitive mentality.

• SOCIAL   

Develop effective communication skills with teammates and coaches, work collaboratively as part of a team by supporting others, build positive relationships and a sense of belonging, demonstrate responsibility and positive behaviours, and manage social situations effectively, including conflict resolution, inclusion and working with different personalities.​​​

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Selected Players will receive

• Structured academy-style coaching. 

• Access to expert analysts & sports scientists

• Guest visits from ex-Premier League, international players, coaches & managers

• Development Focused on  Technical, tactical, physical and mental development.

• Prestigious friendlies vs pro academies

• Continued coaching and support throughout their development 

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TRAINING SCHEDULE

U7s & U8s — Once weekly | Tuesday

U9s & U10s — Twice weekly | Wednesday & Friday

U11s & U12s — Twice weekly | Monday & Thursday

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FIXTURES AGAINST TOP ACADEMIES 

Throughout the season, players will have the opportunity to take part in fixtures against top academies, including Manchester City, Blackpool FC and Liverpool FC.

These fixtures are not held weekly and depend on invitations and availability. We aim to arrange fixtures on the players’ usual training days wherever possible; however, this cannot always be guaranteed.

(Please note: While we always aim to give parents as much notice as possible, some academies may extend invitations at short notice, meaning fixtures may occasionally be arranged at short notice.)

These opportunities provide valuable match experience and allow players to test themselves against high-level opposition.

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WHAT WE EXPECT

We are looking for players who are:

• COMMITTED — Consistent with their training.

• SERIOUS — Wanting to improve and compete.

• MEDIUM/HIGH TO HIGH ABILITY — Already demonstrating a strong level of football ability.

• READY TO BE CHALLENGED — Looking for more than standard grassroots training.

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TRIALS

Trial places are subject to availability.We regularly assess players throughout the season where squad spaces are available.

If you believe your son is suitable for the programme, please complete our Trial Enquiry Form with details of their football experience, ability and availability.

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A trial is a formal assessment, not a taster session.

Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee a trial place or selection.

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If you would like further information please contact us.

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