This is our main source of recruiting young and talented players.
Should you wish to be considered for a trial, the following procedure will apply:
Players between the age of 9 and 18 years are asked to send their CV and a covering letter to the Academy, including the following details:
- Your name
- Your age & date of birth
- Your contact address and telephone number
- The current club you play for
- The school you attend
- The position you play
- A list of forthcoming fixtures you will be playing in
- On receipt of your letter, the recruitment staff will make a decision as to whether a scout will watch your games.
- If the scout feels that the player has shown potential to play at Academy level, an approach will be made to the manager of your club as well as your parents and you will be invited in for a trial with Chelsea Football Club.
-The trial will last for a maximum of six weeks during which time the player will train and play with the current registered players in your age group.
- During your trial period you will be monitored by your age group coach, the assistant Academy manager, Academy manager and recruitment staff.
-A decision will be made within three to six weeks whether to sign you as a Chelsea player or release you from your trial and monitor you at your Saturday / Sunday club.
-Please note that in accordance with FA Premier League rules, trials can only be offered to players in the Under 9 to Under 12 age group if the player lives within one hour's travelling time of the Chelsea Academy.
-Trials can only be offered to players in the Under 13 to 16 age group if the player lives within one-and-a-half hours travelling time of the Chelsea Academy.
Please send your CV's to:
Trials
Chelsea Football Club Academy
Cobham Training Ground
64 Stoke Road
Stoke D'Abernon
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 3PT
All correspondence received will be acknowledged within 14 days.
SOUTHAMPTON FC
How do I get a trial at Southampton Football Club?
Like most clubs, we have a network of scouts who work for the club on a local, national, and international basis, as well as other contacts.
The scouts look at players from under 6s up to professional levels and will make recommendations on players that we may consider to invite for a trial.
It is important to note that any Southampton Football Club Scout that approaches a player will have appropriate ID. Any approach from someone purporting to be from the club, but who does not have sufficient ID should not be taken seriously.
If you are approached and are unsure of the validity of the approach, please email the club at trials@saintsfc.co.uk and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.
Can I write in to be invited to an open trial?
At present it is not our policy to hold open trials. We always watch players at their local club/school based on recommendations before inviting them in for trial. Any player writing in for a trial to our email trials@saintsfc.co.uk should always include a fixture list for their teams along with directions and anything else that might help (e.g. club and player contact number). They should also write about their football background including information such as DOB, position, approx height and weight and the club/s played for. Any representative honours such as schools, district, county etc should also be included.
How can I be sure that my talent has not been overlooked?
Rest assured, with literally thousands of scouts representing the various clubs, if you have the required level of ability, you should be spotted. Our scouts may or may not be wearing club branded clothing. Many people don't think they have ever had a scout at their games when in fact just the opposite could be true.
I have waited years to be spotted, should I give up?
Within reason it's never too late. Some players mature later than others, and lots of top class professionals have entered the game at a relatively late stage. Keep playing the highest standard of football possible, and never give up hope, above all always try your best as you never know who is watching!
Due to the high levels of correspondence we receive, we are unable to enter into communication and respond to everyone. Please do not repeatedly contact us, as we will keep your trial request on our files and will either be in touch or come along to one of your games if we feel you have the qualities and skills we require.
SOUTHAMPTON FC
How do I get a trial at Southampton Football Club?
Like most clubs, we have a network of scouts who work for the club on a local, national, and international basis, as well as other contacts.
The scouts look at players from under 6s up to professional levels and will make recommendations on players that we may consider to invite for a trial.
It is important to note that any Southampton Football Club Scout that approaches a player will have appropriate ID. Any approach from someone purporting to be from the club, but who does not have sufficient ID should not be taken seriously.
If you are approached and are unsure of the validity of the approach, please email the club at trials@saintsfc.co.uk and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.
Can I write in to be invited to an open trial?
At present it is not our policy to hold open trials. We always watch players at their local club/school based on recommendations before inviting them in for trial. Any player writing in for a trial to our email trials@saintsfc.co.uk should always include a fixture list for their teams along with directions and anything else that might help (e.g. club and player contact number). They should also write about their football background including information such as DOB, position, approx height and weight and the club/s played for. Any representative honours such as schools, district, county etc should also be included.
How can I be sure that my talent has not been overlooked?
Rest assured, with literally thousands of scouts representing the various clubs, if you have the required level of ability, you should be spotted. Our scouts may or may not be wearing club branded clothing. Many people don't think they have ever had a scout at their games when in fact just the opposite could be true.
I have waited years to be spotted, should I give up?
Within reason it's never too late. Some players mature later than others, and lots of top class professionals have entered the game at a relatively late stage. Keep playing the highest standard of football possible, and never give up hope, above all always try your best as you never know who is watching!
Due to the high levels of correspondence we receive, we are unable to enter into communication and respond to everyone. Please do not repeatedly contact us, as we will keep your trial request on our files and will either be in touch or come along to one of your games if we feel you have the qualities and skills we require.
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