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LATEST UK TRIAL DATES FOR SEASON 20/21*
* As Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a range of measures to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) trialists should be aware that the dates of events below are likely to be subject to change in line with government recommendations.
We will review this on an ongoing basis and continue to provide updates to the events listed. When permitted we will of course ensure that sporting events at Pro:Direct Academy centres are only run in the best interests of our learners, coaches and tutors.
MEANWHILE PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH OUR CENTRES BELOW AND THEY CAN STILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMME - THANKS!
NORTH (BOYS)
MANCHESTER
Thursday 9th April
11am-2pm
Head of PDA Manchester: Nathan Valentine
Platt Lane Sports Complex, Yew Tree Rd, Manchester M14 7UU
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Manchester Insta
LANCASHIRE
TBC
Woodlands Memorial Ground, Blackpool Rd, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 4EL
Head of PDA Lancs: Trevor Sinclair
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MIDLANDS (BOYS)
BIRMINGHAM
TBC
Previous Trial: Monday 17th February
Romulus FC, Castle Vale Stadium, Farnborough Rd, Birmingham B35 7LQ
Head of PDA Birmingham: Daniel Elliott
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Birmingham Insta
NORTHAMPTON
TBC
Previous Trials: Mon 17th & Tues 18th February
Daventry Sports Park, Browns Lane, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4NS
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Northampton: Daniel Elliott
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Northampton Insta
NOTTINGHAM
TBC
Previous Trials: Monday 17th & Thursday 20th February
Pro:Direct Stadium, Eastwood CFC, Chewton St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3HB
Head of PDA Nottingham: Jamie Bennett
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LONDON (BOYS)
LONDON CENTRAL
Tuesday 7th April - Trials (Registration 9:30am)
Thursday 9th April - External Game (meet 11:30am)
Friday 17th April - Showcase Game (meet 11:30am)
Market Road Football Pitches, Islington, N7 9PL
3G Pitch
Head Coach PDA London Central: Ahmed Abdulla
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LONDON EAST
TBC
Match Day Centres, Kitchener Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JP
3G Pitch
Head of PDA London North: Sal Besim
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LONDON NORTH
TBC
Previous Trial: Tuesday 18th February
Lea Valley Academy, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield EN3 6TW
3G Pitch
Head Coach PDA London West: Callum Martin
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LONDON SOUTH
Thursday 9th April
Friday 17th April
9:30am
Long Lane JFC, Dursley Road, London SE3 8PB
3G Pitch
Head of PDA London South: Jon Coppen
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London South Insta
LONDON WEST
TBC
Previous Trial: Tuesday 18th February
Rayners Lane Football Club, Rayners Lane, Harrow, HA2 0XH
3G Pitch
Head Coach PDA London West: Callum Martin
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London West Insta
SURREY
Tuesday 7th April 11:30-13:00
Wednesday 15th April 11:30-13:00
Tuesday 26th May 11:30-13:00
Venue: Imber Court Stadium, Ember Lane, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 0BT
Head of PDA Surrey: Jon Nurse
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SOUTH (BOYS)
BUCKS
Saturday 25th April
11:30-13:00
Previous Trial: Tuesday 18th February
Mandeville School 3G, Ellen Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8ES
Lead Coach PDA Bucks: Paul Batchelor
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DEVON
TBC
Previous Trial: Thursday 12th March
South Devon College Sports Hub
Eight Acre Drive, White Rock, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7TP
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Devon: Chris Todd
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DORSET
TBC
Dorset FA County Ground, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH15 4B
3G Pitch
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HAMPSHIRE
TBC
Front Lawn Recreation Ground, Somborne Drive, Havant PO9 5AN
Surface: 3G
Head of PDA Hampshire: Tony Stares
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HITCHIN
Tuesday 7th April
Taster Evening & Presentation 5-7pm
Hitchin Town CFC, The Arena, Norton Rd, Baldock SG7 5AU
Contact Lead Coach: Damon Lathrope
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LUTON
Wednesday 8th April
10-12pm
Tuesdays 2nd June – 21st July (8 week clinic )
Pre-Academy centre
5-6pm for signed scholars only
Bedfordshire FA, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU
3G pitch
Head Coach PDA Luton: Kyle Durcan
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WATFORD
Wednesday 15th April
1-3pm
Bushey Sport Club, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TR
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Watford: Warren Gladdy
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GIRLS
BUCKS GIRLS
Tuesday 21st April
18:00-19:30
Mandeville School 3G, Ellen Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8ES
Lead Coach PDA Bucks: Paul Batchelor
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DEVON GIRLS
TBC
Previous Trial: Thursday 12th March
South Devon College Sports Hub
Eight Acre Drive, White Rock, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7TP
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Devon: Chris Todd
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LONDON NORTH GIRLS
TBC
Previous Trial: Saturday 21st March
Lea Valley High School
Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield
EN3 6TW
4G Pitch
Head of PDA London North Girls: Rosie Kmita
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NOTTINGHAM GIRLS
TBC
Previous Trial: Monday 17th February
Pro:Direct Stadium, Eastwood CFC, Chewton St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3HB
Recruitment Exec at PDA Nottingham: Chris Thompson
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About the courses for Season 20/21:
Join a Pro:Direct Academy 16-18 Education Programme. Play and compete like a pro while studying full-time, starting 2020.
- Study BTEC qualifications in Sport and in some cases NVQs are available.
- Learn from UEFA and FA Licenced Coaches and Strength & Conditioning coaches
- PDA players take part in regular showcase games against Pro teams & experience exclusive Pro:Direct brand events.
SUCCESS! Pro:Direct teams have played 11 professional & International fixtures and 4 players have joined professional clubs such as Aston Villa, Watford, Wolves, Derby County.
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Pro:Direct Academy learners have gone on to study in Higher Education or started their career in sports.
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