A pathway for every young player
From first sessions at age four to Academy and representative football. Elite coaching at three venues across Birmingham, Studley and Worcester, since 2005.
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- School Football
- Train Like a Pro
- Pre-Development
- Development Centre
- Goalkeepers
- Individual Performance
- Academy
- MJPL Squads
- Girls Football
2005
Established
550+
Players in our centres
3
Elite venues
4-16
Ages we coach
FA qualifiedcoaches
The FDC Development Model
One pathway. Every level.
Find the level that fits today, and move up as their game grows.
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In schools -
Football days Train Like a Pro Football Days
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Ages 4 to 12 Pre-Development Centre
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Ages 5 to 14 FDC and GK Development Centre
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Individual coaching Individual Performance Centre
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Elite FDC Academy
Where we train
Elite surfaces at three venues
Every session, apart from the School Football Programme, is delivered on superb artificial pitches.
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Birmingham Nearest to you The Hayes (Wast Hills) Next session Fri 16 Oct, 5:00pm -
Studley Nearest to you Studley Sports Centre Next session Fri 16 Oct, 5:15pm -
Worcester Nearest to you Sixways Stadium Next session Fri 16 Oct, 5:45pm
When we train
- MondayStudley
- FridayThe Hayes, Studley, Worcester
- SaturdayStudley
Success stories
Where our players go next
Players who started with FDC have gone on to sign for Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City, Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion, Swansea City and Cheltenham Town.
How we play
“To create a safe and elite environment for players to flourish, learn and develop.”
Our values
Official Development Partner
Proud partners of Aston Villa
The Football Development Centre has been developing young players since 2005, and is an Official Development Partner of Aston Villa.
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