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Affiliations

Affiliations

Affiliations

EPA works closely with professional academies across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two — creating trusted conversations around player development and progression.

EPA works closely with professional academies across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two — creating trusted conversations around player development and progression.

EPA works closely with professional academies across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two — creating trusted conversations around player development and progression.

Affiliations

Connected to the football academy environment.

Connected to the football academy environment.

Connected to the football academy environment.

Below are some of the clubs EPA has established connections with. These relationships help players and families understand the standards, expectations and opportunities that exist across professional academy football.

Below are some of the clubs EPA has established connections with. These relationships help players and families understand the standards, expectations and opportunities that exist across professional academy football.

Below are some of the clubs EPA has established connections with. These relationships help players and families understand the standards, expectations and opportunities that exist across professional academy football.

Top-flight standards

Connections with clubs operating at the highest levels of the English game.

Established relationships

Ongoing dialogue with academy environments across multiple professional levels.

Player-focused exposure

Built around credible progression conversations for committed footballers.

Club Network

Established club connections.

Established club connections.

Established club connections.

18 clubs across the academy pathway

18 clubs across the academy pathway

Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC

Premier League

Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC

Premier League

Watford FC

Watford FC

Championship

Stevenage FC

Stevenage FC

League One

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

League Two

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Premier League

Leyton Orient FC

Leyton Orient FC

League One

Norwich City FC

Norwich City FC

Championship

Fulham FC

Fulham FC

Premier League

Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League

Brighton FC

Brighton FC

Premier League

Cambridge FC

Cambridge FC

League One

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town FC

Premier League

Charlton Athletic FC

Charlton Athletic FC

League One

Millwall FC

Millwall FC

Championship

Queen’s Park Rangers FC

Queen’s Park Rangers FC

Championship

West Ham FC

West Ham FC

Premier League

Barnet FC

Barnet FC

National League

Built around trust, standards and opportunity.

Built around trust, standards and opportunity.

Built around trust, standards and opportunity.

Our academy connections do not guarantee trials or signings, but they reflect EPA’s commitment to preparing players properly and building credible routes for exposure when performance, attitude and timing align.

Our academy connections do not guarantee trials or signings, but they reflect EPA’s commitment to preparing players properly and building credible routes for exposure when performance, attitude and timing align.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join the the Elite Development Centre?

Simply fill in our form on the website with your basic details and we will get in touch!

Can I trial for free?

Of course! All players are allowed to have a free training session to allow them to make a decision on whether they’d like to continue and if it’s the right environment for them.

How does the Elite Development Centre work?

At our Elite Development Centre, we offer 1 training session a week which will be taken by FA Qualified Coaches. We will organise friendlies, showcases & talents ids throughout the season depending on schedules.

Will there be a pathway into academy football if I join the Elite Development Centre?

100%! We have scouts and coaches who work at a range of academies from Cat 3 to Cat 1. We most definitely are always pushing to give out opportunities for those who work hard for it.

Where is the centre based?

Our Elite Development Centre is based in Enfield.