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Football Academy

What does the Maidenhead United football academy offer its players?

 

Our Elite Football programme is geared at developing young players whilst supporting them to achieve academic excellence.

If students are interested in undertaking the Maidenhead United Football Academy programme alongside A-Levels, we have an arrangement with Windsor College where this may be possible and will be discussed further at interview.

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Football Academy

We currently operate four men’s football teams and one ladies team as part of our Maidenhead United Football Academy. Our elite squad competes in one of the most prestigious U19 leagues in the country with a direct pathway into the MUFC first team as well as various semi-professional clubs. Our other squads also represent in high-level youth league and cup competitions and have opportunities to participate in national and international tours.

The academy also provides further opportunities to play in the FA Youth Cup, first team as well as progression options for various semi-professional football clubs.

What we offer

All of our academy players will receive:

  • A minimum 6 hours coaching/playing with UEFA licensed coaches
  • Individual Player Development Plans
  • Support with nutrition, psychology and sports science with performance experts
  • Personalised strength and conditioning programme
  • Goalkeeper specialist coaching
  • Match analysis sessions
  • Medical support
  • Maidenhead FC kit package
  • Participate in high level leagues:
    – National League Football Academy – South
    – Tactic League
    – FA Youth Cup
  • The opportunity to attend national and international trips
  • Opportunities to gain additional qualifications
  • Professional Club links for progression

Success Stories

Bradley joined Maidenhead United Academy following his release from Reading FC, where he had been since the age of 8. Brad represented us in the National League Academy and FA Youth Cup. In his first season with us, he made 18 appearances, scoring 11 goals. Brad joined the 1st team for pre-season training following this successful season and was rewarded with his first contract on his 18th Birthday – Bradley has now been with Maidenhead United for 5 seasons.

Bradley
Level 3 BTEC Sport

Reece Smith first joined Maidenhead United U16 and has progressed all the way through the Academy to the 1st team. Reece has currently made over 150 1st team appearances in the National League. This earned him a move to play professional football in the EFL with Harrogate Town.

 

Reece
Level 3 BTEC Sport

Jadyn joined BCA and studied a level 3 BTEC in Sports Coaching & Development. During this time Jadyn also played for the Maidenhead United Academy U19 in the National Academy South League. He then earned himself a first team contract and made his debut in the National League South coming on against Horsham. Jadyn has recently signed a new contract with Maidenhead United 1st team.

 

Jadyn
Level 3 BTEC Sport Coaching & Development

Joined Maidenhead United Academy in 2021 were finished top goal scorer in back-to-back seasons for the U19 whilst completing his education with BCA college. Christian then signed his first men’s contract with Maidenhead United and recently made his debut against Oxford United in the FA Cup 1st round.

Christian
Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development – Btec

Archie joined Maidenhead United academy and excelled in the classroom and on the football pitch. Archie left England to go to America on a football scholarship to the College Of Dupage Athletics. Archie then moved to Robert Wesleyan University where they won the East Coast Conference.

 

 

Archie
Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development – Btec