Football Academy Director

Develop the Next GenerationTake charge of an entire football academy, from the youngest age groups to the U19 side competing for league titles, promotion and cups. Scout and recruit prospects, shape their development, plan future squads and build teams capable of winning now — while preparing the players who could become your club's future. Every season brings new prospects, new decisions and another chance to raise the standard of your academy. Scout and Recruit the Right PlayersBuild every generation before they reach the pitch.

Scout young players, run Youth Camps and identify the prospects who fit your academy. Compare ability, potential, personality and positional needs before deciding where to spend your recruitment resources. Other academies are looking at the same talent. Interest changes, competition matters and Deadline Day forces you to make your final decisions. Build Your Squads for the FutureAcademy management is about more than your strongest XI. Manage squads across multiple age groups and plan years ahead. Track where players are developing, where opportunities will open and which positions may need strengthening before those gaps reach your U19 team.

Use the Squad Planner to balance today's squad against the players coming through behind them. Develop Players Your WayPotential is only the starting point. Manage training, playing time and individual development across the academy. Decide which players need regular football, which roles suit them and who deserves greater responsibility as they move through the age groups.…