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📚⚽️Full-Time Football & Education Programme 16-19 year olds
📍Southglade LC NG55GU
ELITE ENVIRONMENT. ELITE STANDARDS. ⚽️
A day at Champneys Spa — but this wasn’t about switching off
We took to an elite-quality pitch for a high-intensity training session designed to challenge, develop and bring the best out of our players.
🔥 High standards
⚽️ Quality coaching
🧠 Competitive mindset
💪 Pushing each other
📈 Developing every day
Because your football education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom.
It’s about the environments you experience, the standards you set and the people you become along the way
This is ProDirect Academy
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🎟️ MORE TICKETS, MORE OFTEN
We’ve got season tickets for County — because football education doesn’t stop on the training pitch.
We want our students experiencing all levels of the game. From Premier League stadiums to the intensity and reality of the EFL and beyond.
Having coached players who earned minutes in the first team, to inspiring the next generation
⚽ Understand the levels
🔥 Take inspiration from what’s possible
It’s about seeing the game, experiencing the game and learning from the game.
And for our students, these opportunities are part of the journey
Thanks and for the video 👌🏼
Want to experience more than just playing football? Want to understand the game, learn from it and see where it could take you?
👉 Join ProDirect Academy and make every opportunity count.
Football. Education. Opportunity. 🚀
16/09/2026
🎟️ MORE THAN JUST A TICKET
At ProDirect Academy, we believe learning doesn’t always happen in the classroom.
That’s why we give our students the opportunity to experience Premier League football live — taking in the atmosphere, observing the players, experiencing matchday environments and understanding what the game looks and feels like at the highest level. ⚽️
From the stands to the pitch, every experience is another opportunity to learn, be inspired and grow.
🌟 Experience. Opportunity. Education. Football.
This is what being part of ProDirect Academy is all about.
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11/09/2026
From grassroots to the premier league stage 🏟️ 📈
Yesterday we welcomed Akil Howson to ProDirect Nottingham.
An established Premier League and EFL referee to our site to talk to our learners. Akil shared his refereeing experiences and struggles along his journey. Akil made history by being the first black match official to officiate the FA cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City in 2026.
Akil also went explained some of the new rule changes within football for the new upcoming season with our learners giving them an insight before the season commences.
A great opportunity for our learners to take on Akil’s life experiences and that not everyone’s journey is easy facing many setbacks along his way.
09/09/2026
Pre season in full flow 🔋📈💪🏼
When opposition pull out we continue to play games. Giving our learners the opportunity to grow and develop at every opportunity possible. Game time is crucial in player development and giving them the stage to have that is key.
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⚽️ WEEK 1 WE’RE BACK. 🔥
The first day back at college and the standards are already being set!
💪 Fitness for performance
⚽️ Competitive games
🧠 Learning, developing & pushing each other
😂 Plenty of enjoyment along the way
It’s not just about becoming better footballers — it’s about becoming better teammates, building relationships and growing together.
New season. New challenges. Same ambition. 🚀
The journey starts here.
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🎤 A chance to hear it from someone who's lived it
Our students had the opportunity to listen to share his football journey — the highs, the setbacks, what he thinks of on the pitch and what it really takes to reach the top level
These are the experiences that help young players see what's possible and learn from those who have walked the path before them
Opportunities like this aren't easy to access, but at ProDirect Academy we're committed to giving our players unique insights, connections, and experiences that go far beyond the pitch
⚽ Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
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14/08/2026
12/08/2026
🚨 Player Spotlight 🚨
⭐️ Alex Akinkuolie ⭐️
Alex joined Pro Direct in 2023 as a young fullback and CDM. Alex developed leaps and bounds during his 3 years at Pro Direct earning the opportunity to represent the Pro11 squad against stoke Under 18s and also showcasing his talent against Notts County’s B team on two separate occasions. Alex earned these opportunities through countless tenacious performances. Whilst Alex was excelling within Pro Direct he also began his men’s football career with Notts Olympic in 2024 at just 17 years of age. Alex is now wanted by multiple non-league clubs as a result of his dedication and hard work. Alex was also fortunate enough as a Leicester city fan to get the opportunity to film with Leicester city’s Jamie Vardy as a result of being consistent in the classroom and in the pitch. This young man will without a doubt achieve spectacular things on and off the pitch.📈🔥⚽️
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| Tuesday | 8:45am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:45am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:45am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:45am - 5pm |
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