AFDA Football Academy

AFDA offers young people the opportunity to develop the football skills and abilities of youngsters whilst working towards a recognised qualification

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Alternative Provision

This initiative is designed to support 11-16-year-olds who are disengaged from mainstream education and may face some learning difficulties

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BTEC Level 3 Degrees

Advanced Football Development Academy offers learners the opportunity to develop their football skills under the guidance of former Leicester City players

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Further Education

We have a partnership with Loughborough College which allows us to offer students the chance to achieved HNC, HND and BSc qualifications in 4 subjects

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Open Days

AFDA offers open days for all Year 11 students and under 16 footballers who are interested in developing their career in sport

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Training Session & Match

21st October 2025

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Training Session & Match

22nd December 2025

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Training Session & Match

17th February 2026

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Training Session & Match

31st March 2026

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Training Session & Match

7th April 2026

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Training Session & Match

26th May 2026

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Inspire, Educate, Achieve

Our on site educators/assessors will ensure that our students are provided with excellent support and guidance. Our brand new modular classrooms along with our training facility offers students the perfect environment to enhance their future prospects and develop their footballing ability.

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Alternative Provisions Program

The Advanced Football Development Academy (AFDA) is proud to announce the launch of its Alternative Provision (AP) program starting in February 2025. This initiative is designed to support 11-16-year-olds who are disengaged from mainstream education and may face some learning difficulties. The goal is to help these young people gain valuable qualifications and improve their chances of returning to mainstream education or securing employment. To see more about this program, click the button below!

Alternative Provisions Program

Get to know us

The Advanced Football Development Academy is a unique alternative to typical college programmes. AFDA offers young people the opportunity to work with former Premier League Footballers Muzzy Izzet and Steve Walsh along with their highly qualified teaching and coaching staff. At AFDA we aim to develop the football skills and abilities of youngsters whilst working towards a recognised qualification. Our on site educators/assessors will ensure that our students are provided with excellent support and guidance to complete their academic qualifications.