How It Works
Youngs Football Academy Pathway
We support every child through discipline, confidence building and a focus on physical & mental development. We are committed to ensuring that your child will progress and get access to all stages in their Youngs journey. See below for how all our services work in unison for the benefit of your child.
Your child’s journey with Youngs
Youngs Academy
Start off your child's jounrey to understand what is the #YoungsDNA
Minimum Requirements.
Boys & Girls
U3s - U5s (Early Years Academy)
U6s - U7s (Young Kickers Academy)
U8s - U14s Beginner to Intermediate Level
1-2 hours of Academy sessions per week
Key Focus Areas
Discipline & Confidence
Thought provoking sessions
Fun based drills and exercises
Understanding the fundamentals of the game
Personalised training kits
Youngs Football Club
Grassroots Community Club, implementing #YoungsDNA learnt in the Youngs Academy sessions in a quality team environment
Minimum Requirements.
Boys & Girls
U7s - U15s Teams
Intermediate to Advanced Level
Minimum 3 hours training per week (1 hour
compulsory weekday evening training)
Sunday morning matches
Key Focus Areas.
Discipline & Confidence
Team based learning
Building of interpersonal skills
Teamwork based drills
Enhanced focus on the fundamentals of the game
Half Season Player Performance reviews
Youngs Academy of Excellence
Minimum Requirements
U8s - U18s
Advanced Level
Exclusive to players from grassroots clubs
Minimum 4 hours training per week
(including team training sessions)
Monday and Friday evening Sessions
Key Focus Areas
Discipline & Confidence
Individual responsibility to learning
Advanced focused on the fundamentals of the game
Player Performance Reviews
Specialised Goalkeeper Training
Access to Lewis Paris Fitness
Talent ID & showcase matches
Junior Premier League (JPL)
Advanced youth league with academy teams and players. High quality matches with focus on individual development in a high paced environment
Minimum Requirements
U8s - U16s Teams
Advanced Level
Academy of Excellence players
Saturday morning matches
Key Focus Areas
Discipline & Confidence
Preparation for Professional Academies
Personal development
Advanced focused on the fundamentals of the game
Professional Academies
We work very closely with you and your child to identify when they are mentally and physically ready to take that next step. The commitment needed is a lot but your child will be ready for the challenging environments that professional academies bring. Your child will have a personal mentor to guide them through the journey through Youngs Sports Management