Selective · by trial
Academy teams
Nine selective teams from U8 to U18, with three evening training sessions a week, Sunday league football and individual development plans.
Programmes
More ways
to play.
Academy teams are Conquest's core, selective programme. Alongside them we run sessions for younger players, individual coaching, futsal, camps and international programmes. Each has its own enquiry route.
Open sessions
Mini Kickers & development sessions
A first experience of Conquest coaching for younger players, and general development sessions for players who want to build their skills outside an academy team.
Not included in the academy monthly fee. Ask us for ages, dates, prices and how to join.
Individual
One-to-one coaching
Individual sessions built around a player's own priorities, from technical detail to position-specific work.
Not included in the academy monthly fee. Ask us for ages, dates, prices and how to join.
Small-sided
Futsal
Futsal sessions for close control, quick decisions and playing in tight spaces.
Not included in the academy monthly fee. Ask us for ages, dates, prices and how to join.
School holidays
Holiday camps
Football camps during the school holidays.
Not included in the academy monthly fee. Ask us for ages, dates, prices and how to join.
International
International player programmes
Programmes for players from outside the UK who want to train in a Conquest environment.
Not included in the academy monthly fee. Ask us for ages, dates, prices and how to join.
Launching for 2027/28
Football & education · Ages 16–18
Conquest Scholars.
A planned programme for aspiring footballers aged 16–18 to combine full-time training in a professional football environment with a Level 3 Sport qualification, studied with an education partner.
The Scholar Programme is not running in 2026/27. Everything below describes the planned 2027/28 offer. The U18 academy team is part of the current academy programme and is separate.
Programme structure
- Technical & tactical developmentPosition-specific training to improve decision-making and game intelligence.
- Strength & conditioningAn individual athletic development plan, including gym, plyometric and recovery work.
- Sports science & performance analysisFootball analytics and video analysis to monitor progress.
- Competitive fixturesMidweek matches against academy teams, plus showcase games.
- Sports psychology & nutritionSessions on mental resilience, confidence and performance nutrition.
Entry requirements
- Qualifications4 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (including English and/or Maths), or a Merit/Distinction in a relevant Level 2 qualification.
- Football trialA trial with Conquest Academy coaching staff.
- InterviewAn interview with the education partner.
Units covered
- Exercise Planning & Periodisation
- Promotion & Sponsorship in Sport
- Sports Business & Management
- Analysis of Performance & Video Analysis
- Fitness Training & Testing for Sport
- Practical Sports Performance
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Technical & Tactical Skills in Sport
- Sports Nutrition & Recovery Strategies
- Talent Identification & Scouting
- Psychology in Sport & Player Mindset
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Progression pathways
- Professional footballPathways into club academies and professional football.
- Scholarships abroadUS college scholarships and European academy placements.
- Further educationUniversity-level sports courses and coaching certifications.
- Careers in footballCoaching, sports science, performance analysis and football business.