What is the Football Academy?
The Football Academy is a 2-year, full-time Education and Football Development programme delivered in partnership with Professional and Non-League Football Clubs.
Why join the Aylesbury FC Youth Academy?
The Aylesbury FC Academy is the pinnacle of the football clubs development programme and the final stage of preparation prior to reserve and first team football.
With our extensive youth system we have developed an outstanding reputation for nurturing talented players through the youth development system and into professional and Non-League Football, a key component will be the delivery of the programme by First Team and Academy manager Craig Faulconbridge, who himself has had the opportunity of both being a full time professional footballer and put through a similar programme when he did his YTS training over 15 years ago.

Who can join the Academy?
Open to talented footballers aged between 16–18 years, the Academy Programme is a must for any football enthusiast. A playing trial will be required as places will be offered based on playing ability. Places at the Academy will be offered after each trial until the availability within the current Academy squad is filled.

Where will the Academy be held?
The Football training and Academic studies will be based at The Football ground where it has an excellent range of facilities including: training and match pitches, full size portable goals and also the use of designated Academy classroom facilities. Academy home games will be played on the Stadium Pitch.

Academy Education
Over the 2-year programme Academy players will study a variety of National Recognised qualifications within the subject of Sport, Coaching & Fitness.
*The educational programme will include qualifications such as BTEC, NVQ and Diploma’s, delivered at Level 2 and 3 (A-Level equivalence).
Successful completion of the educational programme will enable players to follow pathways into higher education at selected Universities and employment opportunities within the Sport and leisure industry, including coaching placements and playing scholarships in America.
*Qualifications and achievement levels offered may vary depending on each Academy preference.

Who will deliver the Education
Advanced Sports Ltd, a college and work based training provider, along with Aylesbury College, will be responsible for the management and delivery of the educational element of the Academy, and with over 5 years experience in delivering various work and classroom based educational programmes, Advanced Sports Ltd have the credentials and experience to run the programme, with Aylesbury College providing the necessary support and resources to ensure each student has every opportunity to succeed