Pathway to Professional Football
Our Pro Performance Pre-Academy is an elite development programme for boys and girls aged 14–16 who are serious about taking the next step in their football and academic journey.
Designed as a direct pathway into a fully funded, full-time Football and Education Academy, this programme prepares players both mentally and physically for the demands of a professional football environment.
Training is delivered by experienced coaches who understand the level of technical skill, tactical awareness, and personal discipline required to succeed at the next stage.
Players will follow an advanced coaching curriculum alongside a focus on fitness, performance analysis, and game understanding—building the complete student-athlete profile.
At age 16, successful players have the opportunity to progress into a two-year football scholarship at Bedfordshire’s leading Football & Education Programme for student-athletes aged 16–19.
The scholarship includes full-time training, academic study, and competitive match play against high-level opposition, offering a real route into semi-professional and professional football, as well as opportunities in coaching, sports science, or higher education.
This programme is ideal for motivated individuals who are ready to train at a high standard, commit to their development, and chase their ambitions both on and off the pitch. Whether you're aiming for a career in the game or looking for a structured football and education route, the Pro Performance Pre-Academy is where it starts.