At Fulham Football Club's Academy we aim to develop each player to First Team level. To be able to achieve this outcome it is vitally important that we recruit only those young players with outstanding football potential.
Facilities
The Academy prides itself on the facilities and atmosphere at the Club that enhance a positive learning environment. The Academy has a dedicated team of highly qualified and experienced staff. Coaching, medical, fitness and administration personnel work closely together to ensure organisation of the highest standard.
Programme
There is a comprehensive Technical Programme, which progresses from Under 9 level to the first team. Each level is carefully tailored to suit the relevant age category. The programme has a guided repetition style of coaching where players are exposed to a number of technical sessions on a consistent basis. The sessions replicate situations that occur during games, specific to a player's general role on the field.
Progress
These sessions, combined with small sided games and technical ball warm ups compromise the bulk of the weekly sessions. Dependent upon the stage of development, fitness and psychological workshops are implemented. In addition to the Technical programme a large emphasis is placed on the development of the 'whole player'. The Academy aims to develop each player technically, academically, personally and socially.