#lfa Brunel Academy, Uxbridge
Location: Brunel University Sports Park, Kingston Lane UB8 3PW
We provide an outstanding Football Education Development Programme for 16 to 18 year olds (Further Education including BTEC Sport) and for over 19s that includes HNC / Degree level qualifications and Personal TRaining courses. We have been established since 2014 and we aim to develop the footballing and academic skills of talented young players, providing opportunities for progression into semi-professional and professional football whilst obtaining the knowledge and qualifications necessary to further strengthen their future careers. We have our own Elite training venue at Brunel University Sports Park, close to Uxbridge Station and Hayes with very close links to train stations making it perfect for students from London, Hayes, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and any areas connected by the Paddington train line or Metropolitan / Piccadilly Line allowing students and players from London and the surrounding counties such as Bucks to travel easily to out incredible facilities.
As a student-athlete on our Football Academy programme you will have access to the following:
Professional coaching by FA qualified coaches (UEFA A/ B Licence)
3 x 2 hour training sessions per week plus matches
Outstanding / Elite training and match day facilities at Brunel University
Strength and conditioning gym programme developed for each individual player
Nutrition plan and guidance
1 to 1’s / Reviews
Fitness tests/assessments 3 times a season.
Training and match day kit from Nike
You will compete in a variety of high level league / national competitions including:
FA Youth Cup
Allied Counties Youth League u18’s **Winners 2014/15 / Middlesex Senior Youth Cup finalists 2021/22
U23s Football in the Suburban League
U19’s Tactic League ** Winners 2015/16 and 2019/20
See our course options
Example Timetable:
Monday
9:30am Lessons (BTEC)
12pm to 2pm Training ALL over 16s
Tuesday
9:30am Lessons (BTEC)
12pm to 2pm Training ALL over 16s
4pm Lessons and 6pm Training ALL over 16s
Wednesday
9:30am Lessons
GAME (including evening floodlit youth game)
Thursday
English / Maths - where required -
Tutorial
Game Analysis
Friday
9:30am Lessons (BTEC)
12pm to 2pm GAMES
Weekends - Academy players are providing with opportunities to play u23s / 1st Team football -