Pro:Direct Academy offers trials to boys and girls
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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 TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THEIR PROGRAMME - THANKS!
NORTH (BOYS)
MANCHESTER
TBC
Platt Lane Sports Complex, Yew Tree Rd, Manchester M14 7UU
Head of PDA Manchester: Nathan Valentine
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NEWCASTLE
Monday 21st December
Goals Newcastle, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP
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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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NORTHAMPTON
Previous Trials: Thursday 29th October
Daventry Sports Park, Browns Lane, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4NS
Head of PDA Northampton: Daniel Elliott
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NOTTINGHAM
TBC
Previous Trials: Monday 17th & Thursday 20th February
Pro:Direct Stadium, Eastwood CFC, Chewton St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3HB
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LONDON (BOYS)
LONDON CENTRAL
TBC
Market Road Football Pitches, Islington, N7 9PL
3G Pitch
Head Coach PDA London Central: Ahmed Abdulla
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LONDON EAST
Wednesday 23rd December
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
Previous Trials: Thursday 29th October & Friday 30th October
Long Lane JFC, Dursley Road, London SE3 8PB
3G Pitch
Head of PDA London South: Jon Coppen
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LONDON WEST
Monday 21st December
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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SURREY
Previous Trial: Tuesday 27th October
Venue: Imber Court Stadium, Ember Lane, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 0BT
Head of PDA Surrey: Jon Nurse
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SOUTH (BOYS)
BRIGHTON
Tuesday 22nd December
Falmer Sports Complex, Pavillion Road, Brighton, BN1 9PJ
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BUCKS
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December
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
Tuesday 22nd December
Dorset FA County Ground, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset BH15 4BF
3G Pitch
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HAMPSHIRE
Wednesday 30th December
Front Lawn Recreation Ground, Somborne Drive, Havant PO9 5AN
Surface: 3G
Head of PDA Hampshire: Tony Stares
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HITCHIN
Previous Trial: Friday 30th October
Hitchin Town CFC, The Arena, Norton Rd, Baldock SG7 5AU
Contact Lead Coach: Damon Lathrope
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LUTON
Saturday 19th December
Pre-Academy centre
5-6pm for signed scholars only (TBC)
Bedfordshire FA, Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU
3G pitch
Head Coach PDA Luton: Kyle Durcan
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SOUTHAMPTON
TBC
AFC Totton, Snows Stadium, Salisbury Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 2RW
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WATFORD
TBC
Bushey Sport Club, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TR
3G Pitch
Head of PDA Watford: Warren Gladdy
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GIRLS
BUCKS GIRLS
TBC
Mandeville School 3G, Ellen Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8ES
Lead Coach PDA Bucks: Paul Batchelor
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DEVON GIRLS
TBC
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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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, Sheffield United, Watford, Wolves, Derby County.
Check out some of our signed players here
Pro:Direct Academy learners have gone on to study in Higher Education or started their career in sports.
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