Our Academy creates a professional environment that stimulates and challenges talented young players to maximize their potential as footballers.
Academy players are selected from our Red Class or invited to join after a successful trial period.
We compete in the following leagues:
- Camden & Islington Youth League. (Sep-May)
- Regents Park Youth League. (Sep-Mar)
- Arsenal in the Community Mini League. (Apr-Jul)
Junior Academy Training (U8-11)
- Thursday evenings at Highbury Grove school (5-7pm)
- Saturday mornings at Highbury Fields (9:15-11am)
Youth Academy Training (U12-16)
- Saturday mornings at Highbury Fields (9:15-11am)
- Sunday afternoons at Stoke Newington school (2-4pm)
Academy sessions run throughout the school year from September to July.
We presently have three former players at Professional clubs.
- Sonny Perkins (Leeds Utd - Presently on loan at Oxford Utd)
- Giovanni Caselli (Lecce - Italy)
- Sean Clare (Wigan Athletic)
To request a trial please submit the form below and we will get back to you about availability in due course.
Request a Trial Form
Club Ethos
- Commitment to the long-term development of players. We recognise that this is a journey, which requires time and patience and takes precedence over a win-at-all-costs mentality.
- Create a fun, professional environment that stimulates and challenges young players to maximize their potential as footballers.
- Provide children with an experience that teaches them valuable life skills associated with playing a team sport such as competitiveness, resilience, dedication, teamwork, respect, hard work and discipline.
- Educate children in the virtues of taking responsibility on and off the field of play.
- Raise standards at the grassroots level in relation to the coaching, playing and watching of children’s football.