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Training the Next Generation
Protec
Pro Football Trials
Welcome to Protec Football Academy Centre of Excellence. We are currently working alongside a London Premier league Club as part of a program running trials and elite training for age groups Eight to under Sixteen.
We are one of the most established and successful providers of youth football in the UK. We have over the years had 50 plus players signed professionally at youth and YTS levels, with some progressing on to play at international level.
This is a unique opportunity for players to showcase their talent in front of football scouts from a professional club. Selected players will be given the chance to be coached and prepared for trial games by qualified U.E.F.A trained coaches.
In addition to this, we take part in age-group games in selected tournaments and play against other professional elite Development teams. (This will not affect you playing for your grassroots or school/district teams)
The Centre is based in Hertfordshire and is open to all players that are willing to travel for trials and training. Your initial trial session with us are free and if selected, further sessions are available with us at an affordable session fee.
PROTEC FOUNDATION PHASE AGE6-8.
Especially for our younger age groups age six tto eight who are just starting out on their football journey and to improve their existing skills. You will work with our UEFA qualified and DBS checked coaches learning new skills such as ball mastery and small- sided games.
See what Top Pros say about Protec Academy.
- Stan Collymore former Ex Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Leicester City Striker
"Before the myth about Arsene 'Wenger' changing British football - there was Pete Edwards. who Introduced modern football fitness, nutrition into English game with Nottingham Forest from 1993. A bigger architect of promotion to third in Premier league than Frank Clark, Stuart Pearce or me.
PROS, use him, he's the Godfather."
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Pro Talent identification trials age 9-16
Protec will be holding football talent identification trials throughout January and february for places in our Elite training and Performance centre with the most talented selected from weekly sessions to play in front of scouts from the Pr...
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Protec Player goes on trial at Arsenal
U12 protec Elite player Oliver Szusin has been selected for Trial at Premiership club Arsenal. Oliver has been performing to the highest standard in coached sessions at Protec and recent elite Junior premier leage games. This has now convinced the...
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Oliver in to the Gunners!
A big well done to Oliver, endeavour and commitment to Improving his game through consistent training and enjoyment, have lead to him gaining a full trial at the Gunners!
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protec player signs Pro contract.
Protec player Constantine Ivanov has signed a one year Pro contract with Premiership club Brentford. Constantine first joined Protec as a 8 year old with great work ethic and a dedicated mind set toward training through the years, gaining trials ...
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Excelling with Crystal Palace!
U15 Protec player Liam Lambert has started a trial period with premiership club Crystal Palace after being recommended by our head coach to the club. Liam has played at u16 level for the premiership club scoring in his first game and has been invi...
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Teo does it again!
After being at Protec for two separate periods Teo Minchev has managed to follow up his success moving from Protec to chelsea with a second move to Bournemouth! Teo is a player that with expert coaching reads the game well, physically pushes his ...
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Protec Head Coach in the Guardian!
Protec head coach Pete Edwards has been interviewed by the Guardian as they look to the real beginnings of football fitness and performance in the premier league and UEFA cup! A must read for anyone. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/no...
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Oliver heading to Palace!
After gaining experience and tuning his tactical and technical game, Oliver has found form and with it a Trial at Crystal Palace! Well done Oliver!
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Jake Picked up by Luton!
Committed Protec trainer Jake has shown desire and courage, developing his game as a resulting in a trial at Luton F.C! Great work Jake!
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Micheal is Flying to Palace!
Anyone who has played with Micheal knows, when he is on or off the balll, you feel the passion he has for the game. This Passion over time resulting in a Trail at Crystal Palace, Congratulations Micheal, great effort 💪🏼
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Jacob catches Crystal Palace’s eye!
Young Jacob’s mindset, skill and game intelligence has acquired him a trial at Crystal Palace! Well done Jacob, we wish him all the best!
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Kaima on his way to palace
Well done Kiama! Another player through Protec on his way to trial at the premier league club!
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Tiago mazes his way to Luton!
Tenacity and Tiago go hand in hand, his fighting spirit launching him into a trial at Luton academy, well done Tiago!
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Obas on trial at Palace!
A huge well done must be given to Obas who whilst attending training at our Potters Bar Center, gained an academy trial. Good luck, well deserved!
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Zac asked to trail at Palace
After training and building on earlier found potential, Zac has earned himself a trial at Crystal Palace F.C! Well done Zac
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Protec new u6-9 training centre opens
Protec have opened a new training centre for age groups 6-9 sessions take place every wenesday evening at our new 4 g centre in potters bar. This is where your football journey begins with sessions geared around skills passing and small sided coac...
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Join Protec.
Protec Offer a unique training philosopy and oppertunity for age groups 8-15, our coaches aim is to foster entusiasm and commitment from all of its players with our weekly sessions through demonstrating these tecniques themselves. The training s...
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Protec recruit for Elite Training and Performance centre
Protec are now recruiting for our new Elite Training and Performance centre, this is for players that are looking to further develop there skills and ability and play in house games in front of scouts from the premiership and football league who w...
Read MoreGoalkeeper trials taking place
Are you a current u12-13 goalkeeper , we are looking for goalkeepers to join our existing u12-13 age groups playing in the Junior Premier league APPLY Today!
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Damari Signs for Norwich and is selected for England
Damari Daley (pictured) was one of our successful Protec players who was recommended for trial with Cambridge United and has now successfully transfered to Norwich Academy u15, As well as being selected for England at u15. Damari was always ...
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Protec Head Coach gets part in T.V series
Protec.s head coach Pete Edwards has been filming for a new series of Soccer S.O.S alongside Ex Liverpool and Wales international striker Dean Saunders. The series producer is Rocket Long who is best known for 15 years at Sky soccer AM and n...
Read MoreProtec working with scouts from Premiership and Chamionship clubs
Protec are working iwith scouts from both the Premiership and Championship clubs giving our players the unique oppertunity of trialing at a professional club see our courses page for more information and how to apply!
Read MoreTen players go on trial at Pro clubs
June has seen a record number of our players go on trial at professional clubs. Players age 8-15. that are attending Our new elite program is proving be a great success . For more information sour 8-15 page nd apply for your tial today.
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Benjamin goes on trial at Chelsea
U13 Protec player Benjamin Quansah has been offered a six week trial with Premiership club Chelsea after impressing Scouts at Pre Academy training sessions on Monday and Friday evenings at our Hertfordshire and southgate centres. Benjamin has been...
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Liam goes on Trial at Chelsea
Protec u11 player Liam Lambert has secured a trial with Chelsea Academy after being seen in protec,s Pre Academy sessions. Liam from the U.S.A has trained every summer and has attended every session at Protec whilst in the U.K. His game has gone f...
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Stan Collymore says Pete Edwards was first.
In an article published and more recently tweeted by stan collymore our head coach Pete Edwards was mentioned by the ex Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and England player. The T.V and radio presenter Stan Collymore said Pete Edwards was first c...
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Marty Gage signs for West ham
U14 Protec Player Marty Gage has signed for West Ham after a successful Trial period with the club, Marty spent three years at Protec had trials and played for clubs Ipswich and Norwich during his time with us. The hard work has finally paid off a...
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One To One Private sessions available
Private sessions with a Protec Coach are now available you can book a thirty minute slot with one of our U.E.F.A trained coaches. This is for all age groups 7-15 Sessions will be tailored to your individual needs with the appropriate coach. If you...
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Top Premiership scout joins protec.
Protec are pleased to announce that a top premiership scout has joined protec and will be attending sessions and conducting personal player assessments for all our trialists and current players. This will give our players and trialists the f...
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Protec Player Signs Two Year contract with Arsenal.
Protec player Teo Minchev has signed a two year contract with Arsenal. The strong u15 centre back who can also play in other positions returned to Protec Training in the summer and was seen during a training session at our potters bar centre by Ar...
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Protec Sponsorship.
Are you an individual that owns your own company and want to sponsor youth football? if so we are looking for a prospective sponsor for Protec Youth Squads at age groups 10-14. This sponsorship will include your company name on all playing shirts,...
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Protec Head coach in Nottingham Forest Europe Reunion.
Protec head coach Pete Edwards who was part of the first team coaching staff at Norttingham Forest in 1996 attended a team reunion of the last team in Europe. along with members of the squad and Manager Frank Clark. There was a packed house of fan...
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Protec Win first Tournament.
Protec U13 squad have won their first Tournament beating some of the best league opposition. The boys only conceeded two goals in the whole event and played some very exciting football. We look forward to a very good season ahead.
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Sebastian offered Trials at Southampton and Spurs
Protec U12 player Sebastian has been on trial and been offered a place on the Southampton Pathway Scheme. In addition, Sebastian will be attending as one of six Protec players at the Tottenham Hotspur trial in the coming weeks. Sebastian has been ...
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Lucas gets Trial at Spurs After Protec Talent I.D Game
Lucas Melinte has been selected for trial at Spurs Academy after being spotted in our Ta;ent Identification Game held at the Protec Training Ground on 27th March. The game was attended by scouts from both the Premiership and football league with L...
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Protec Win Europa Cup!!
A fantastic win for the Protec U12 squad who battled against some of the hardest teams to win the Shield cup in Portugal. The boys spent the last two months in preparation and the hard work payed off bringing home the shield cup. Well done to a...
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Protec win against Watford FC!
PROTEC WIN AGAINST WATFORD! A mix of our best Protec U11 and U12 squad were selected by head coaches Pete and Dan to play against Watford's Academy on Tuesday evening. The team came out as eventual 3-1 winners against a very strong Watford side th...
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Josiah signs for West Ham Academy
Protecs under Eight player Josiah has been signed by West Ham after a three month trial period with the Premiership clubs Academy. Josiah has played in West Hams top under eight side after being recommended for trial by Protec,s Head Coach Pete Ed...
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Protec Success at Southampton FC
We had two great games against Southampton's Academy in two age groups last week. It was very tough for both teams and a great learning curve for all. The U10's selected performed brilliantly, playing up a year against one of the best sides at ca...
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Protec success in Chelsea FC Tournament!
Chelsea tournament Protec's U6 squad won 4 out of 7 games against Chelsea in a recent tournament held at the Chelsea training ground. Some great performances have resulted in three of the players now being monitored officially by the Premier Leag...
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Protec win against Wolves
Protec with a mixed squad of U12 and U13 players played Wolves London Development and came out winners in a hard fought battle with a scoreline that finished 10-7 in Protec's favour. This behind closed doors game has seen one Protec player taken o...
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Terry Venables 1943-2023 praise for Protec
Terry Venables 1943-2023 (ex England, Barcelona and Spurs manager) visited our Potters Bar centre and was quoted as saying that “Protec’s record as a leading independent Football Academy speaks for itself. They offer a fantastic opport...
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Protec Player goes on trial at Spurs
Protec U10 player Leo (pictured) has been offered a trial game at Premiership club Spurs. Leo is one of six players that have been offered trials with the Premiership club as a result of scouts attending our training and talent identification sess...
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Protec success against Arsenal FC!
Protec U7 and U8 groups played at Arsenal Academy and were worthy winners in 2 out of 3 games at both age groups with players from both groups catching the eye of Arsenal coaches and scouts! Each group played three games, with the Protec teams win...
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Protec teams reach & win another final!
PROTEC REACH FINAL WITH BOTH TEAMS Protec U10s have reached the Hertfordshire final and both teams played off in a nail biting game that led to the Protec Mambas coming out eventual winners against our own u10 Vipers team. Both teams played throug...
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Protec play in second west ham Academy tournament.
Protec U8/9 played in the West Ham tournament winning 4 out of 5 games to top the group against some very strong opposition. The tournament consisted of a number of top teams invited in that qualified to play after unbeaten league runs. Well done ...
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Protec U13 J.P.L 2020/21 League Champions
After a hard season and a break for covid our U13 squad played the final game against Camden Elite to become league winners for the 2021 season. Well done to all of the Boys and deadicated staff members, we can now look forward to playng in the Na...
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