Pro Touch Soccer Academy Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ's)

Welcome to the Pro Touch Soccer Academy (PTSA) Frequently Asked Questions. The most common questions we receive are answered here but should you need more information please contact us on info@protouchsocceracademy.com

What are the basic criteria to apply?
You need to be 6-15 years old (School years 1-10) and you must have played football to District standard or been recommended to us by a Club Coach or Scout.

I am 16 and over, can I apply?
No. But may contact our 16-18 Head Coaches, there details is on our website under “contacts”

Why do you want a parent/guardian to submit the application?
Pro Touch Soccer Academy takes great care of application details but your parents/guardian as they will need to be aware you are applying to Pro Touch Soccer Academy for a Trial and they will have some key information such as your Doctors full details.

What level of player are you looking for?
We are looking for School Team / District Standard as a minimum entry requirement for the Pro Touch Soccer Academy, unless you can be recommended by a Teacher/Coach who believes you may have missed out but are actually School Team / District Standard.

I don't live near London, can I still apply?
You don't need to live in London. Pro Touch Soccer Academy takes players from across Hertfordshire and Essex as we currently have players travelling in from Chelmsford, Stevenage etc.

I live outside the UK, can I still apply?
Unfortunately if you live outside Europe, than you can’t apply for trials.  However if you hold a European valid Passport, than we may be able assist you in securing a professional trial based you have impressed our coaches at Pro Touch Soccer Academy first?  We can invite players to participate in our training and games programmes if you are planning to visit London on Holiday (charges will apply).  Check with the British Embassy in your country.

How much does the Pro Touch Soccer Academy cost?
The Pro Touch Soccer Academy Sunday training costs are £17.50 a month paid by standing order each and every month.  This does not include any friendly matches organised against professional and non professional teams throughout the year.  Further costs applies anything from £3-£20 for coach travel e.g. travelling to Nottingham or Liverpool.  Once accepted there is a one-off Pro Touch Soccer Academy registration fee of £150 for your training kit, which includes PTSA Black and White T-Shirts x 2, Puma Tracksuit, Rain Jacket, Short, Socks, Beanie Hat and Football Holdall.

How can I live my dream with Pro Touch Soccer Academy?
Before you apply for a trial to the Pro Touch Soccer Academy you must be prepared to full commit to our football training and our informal education programmes. During the year Pro Touch Soccer Academy showcases coached games against professional sides for the best potential players across the country.

What will I be doing?
From Day One you will be learning the basic competencies required of a professional football player. You will be working on:

- Development of individual technique
- Football skills
- Set pieces
- Strategies and techniques
- Specialist training methods for outfield players
- Specialist training for goalkeepers
- Anaerobic exercise and plymetrics
- Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology
- Fitness and endurance exercise
- Key skills

How will I develop as a player?
You will develop through various Youth Leagues such as the Camden and Islington Midweek, Camden and Regent’s Park Saturday Leagues as well as playing in International Tournaments such as the Lisboa Cup, Portugal, Football Festival, Denmark.  Pro Touch Soccer Academy has the best facilities available for individual development, team coaching and training

How will I be seen by professional football clubs?
Which clubs are you associated with?
Pro Touch Soccer Academy has numerous professional contacts such as Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Fulham, Reading, Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient, Queens Park Rangers and Watford just to name a few.  Out of the 92 professional clubs in England, we have at least 75 of those clubs in our contacts. We also play games against professional teams throughout the year especially school holidays giving you ample opportunity to be spotted.

Where are the trials held?
All Pro Touch Soccer Academy trials are held either in Camden / Enfield / Islington / Lambeth / Westminster throughout the year, mainly during February Half Term.

What happens if I fail to attend regularly?
Pro Touch Soccer Academy will release any players from the elite programme if this continues too often without genuine reasons.  All cases are individually monitored by the coaches.