INVITATIONALS

A limited number of players are selected from the weekly academy programme to take part in the invitational sessions. Selection is based on a number of attributes and qualities including; attitude, work ethic, coachability, athleticism, game understanding and overall ability.

FIXTURES

Invitational players will occasionally take part in showcase fixtures and tournaments, against professional, non-league and grassroots football clubs.

GUEST COACHES

Guest coaches including former & current professional footballers, professional club coaches and the England national youth team coach often visit the academy to deliver invitational sessions.

PATHWAYS

Players that attend invitational sessions are more likely to be offered opportunities to train with or trial with professional football clubs and non-league football clubs, than those that attend the weekly academy programme.