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Experience What It Is Like To Be A Professional Football Player
- Train Inside a Professional Football Club
- Professional Coaching & Player Support
- Academic & Tactical Education
- Professional Pathway
- Life-Changing Opportunity
- Accommodation, Transport, Food Included
- Starting From £875 per week
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Unlock Your Potential
Our goal is to empower players, build character, and unlock their potential through a life-changing, challenging, and inspiring experience.
Redefining the Path
We believe football isn’t one-dimensional, so we champion and create alternative pathways to the professional game.
Program Highlights
Develop the person, challenge the player
Pro Experience & Season Pro
Engage in full-time training and competitive matches, benchmarking yourself against League One academy players.
World-Class Facilities
Access top-tier amenities including grass and 4G pitches, an indoor dome, gym, analysis suites, and more.
Expert Coaching
Learn from UEFA-licensed coaches with experience at clubs like Liverpool FC and Blackpool FC.
Comprehensive Support
Benefit from tailored development plans, physiotherapy, nutrition guidance, and academic support.
World-Class Facilities
Train alongside Fleetwood Town FC’s first, development, and academy teams at Poolfoot Farm, featuring:
Three World Class Grass Pitches
Benefit from tailored development plans, physiotherapy, nutrition guidance, and academic support.
Two FIFA 2-Star Grade 4G Pitches.
Benefit from tailored development plans, physiotherapy, nutrition guidance, and academic support.
Air Dome For Indoor Training
Benefit from tailored development plans, physiotherapy, nutrition guidance, and academic support.
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Don’t just trust us.. feedback from our customers!
Join the ranks of players like Phoenix Patterson and Junior Quitirna, who transitioned from FTIFA to professional football careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FTIFA UK?
FTIFA UK is the Fleetwood Town International Football Academy’s UK-based program, offering aspiring footballers the opportunity to train and develop within a professional environment at the club’s state-of-the-art training complex, Poolfoot Farm.
Where is FTIFA UK located?
The academy is based at Poolfoot Farm in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. This £10 million facility serves as the training ground for Fleetwood Town FC’s first team and academy squads.
What programs are available?
FTIFA UK offers several programs:
Pro Experience: An elite player development program providing full-time training and match play over a 4-24 week period.
Season Pro: A comprehensive 38-week program, where you play in the league with a floodlit development.
Who are the coaches?
The coaching staff includes experienced professionals such as:
Ryan Vaughan: Chief Operations Officer with over 12 years of coaching and scouting experience at top clubs.
Michael O’Neill: Lead Coach & Academy Scout with a background at Liverpool FC and Fleetwood Town FC.
Michael Horsfall: International Academy Manager with 11 years at Fleetwood Town FC.
Rio Cragg: Head of Goalkeeping, UEFA B licensed coach.
Billy Batch: International Coach and former Fleetwood Town FC player.
Georgia Whalley: Head Physiotherapist supporting player recovery and rehabilitation.
Tom McCann – Head of strength and conditioning.
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