EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
78 % of clubs have a fundamental goal of strongly relying on the academy for sourcing its first-team players
2/3 use bio-banding principles in age-group composition
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: KEY FINDINGS
71 %
Here are what we think are the most significant findings from our surveys…
of clubs have a technical committee or similar in place Only 45 %
86 %
of clubs have a scouting department or scouting service dedicated to their youth academy
91 %
44 % of clubs have a Technical-Tactical (te-ta) Coach, with half of academies having a coaching methodology department in the organisational structure
2/3 of clubs estimate market value of academy players of clubs provide a hall of residence for young players
of clubs have defined selection criteria for youth players
81 %
8 %
of academies measure IQ of players after signing
55 %
(80%) cases, the Academy Director decides the style of play In 8 out 10
40% Just over of clubs plan ahead for more than four years for their youth academy
of clubs have defined regular goals or KPIs for academy staff… apart from sport results
of clubs have a dedicated training facility for their youth academy (may be shared with first team)
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YOUTH FOOTBALL 2021-23
YOUTH FOOTBALL 2021-23
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