Football Shooting Finishing Drills

9 FINISHING FOOTBALL DRILLS TO SCORE MORE GOALS HOW TO TRAIN SHOOTING IN FOOTBALL WITH TRAINING DRILLS Learn how to improve your shooting in soccer. Included, the best finishing training drills used by the top academies. How do I train finishing? Power Shooting Drills Accuracy Finishing Drills Long Shooting Drills Free Kick Drills If you […]

Football Possession Drills

THE BEST POSSESSION SOCCER TRAINING EXERCISES HOW TO TRAIN POSSESSIONFOOTBALL DRILLS Learn how to do a possession training exercise. Included, the best possession drills variations. How do I train this exercise? Tactical possession Technique possession Defending possession Dribbling possession The possession exercise is undoubtedly one of the most effective football exercises to master in the […]

Soccer Camp In Spain Europe

Soccer Football Camps in Spain Europe ALICANTE FOOTBALL ACADEMY SOCCER CAMPS What is a soccer camp? Should you do one? All you need to know is here. Football camp spots available. 2026 SOCCER CAMPS IN SPAIN EUROPE We are a football academy in Spain that hosts international players in our residence in Alicante and trains them […]

Alicante FA Success Expands to Murcia Football Academy

from alicante to murcia: football academies in spain A new academy, the same winning pathway Discover how our proven system in Alicante is  is now available in Murcia Spain has long been the dream destination for young players who want to become professional footballers. At Alicante Football Academy, we have created a clear path for […]

Best Football Academy In The World: England’s Greatest Rankings

Every great footballer starts somewhere, often in an academy that helps them develop their skills, mindset, professionalism and understanding of the game. La Masia in Spain, Sporting CP’s Alcochete and Ajax’s De Toekmost have produced world class players for years.

What really makes an academy the best in the world? Is it how many top players it produces, the money it brings or the values it teaches?

Having worked with hundreds of young players at Alicante Football Academy, we have seen how structured coaching, learning from different playing styles and regular competition can truly shape a player’s development.

In this guide, we look at the world’s top football academies, compare their methods and results and show how different systems, such as England’s EPPP model and Spain’s technical style, have shaped football worldwide.

Whether you’re a player hoping for trials, a parent looking at options or just a football fan, this article will help you see what sets a good academy apart from a great one.

Can You Get Scouted In High School Soccer? What Coaches Want

Every week at Alicante Football Academy, ambitious players ask us the same question.
“If I play well for my high school team, will anyone actually notice me?”
You can be scouted in high school soccer, but almost nobody gets recruited from high school games alone.

College coaches and scouts typically look for players in club soccer.

We are an international academy in Spain with UEFA licensed coaches and connections to Spanish clubs. Each season, we work with players from high school programs in the US, UK and other countries. The ones who get noticed are those who perform well, gain exposure and communicate actively.

This guide brings together our experience on the field, insights from top recruiting platforms and what college coaches really look for.

Do Academy Players Get Paid? Youth Wages, Ages, And Contracts

Many parents and young players ask, “Do academy players actually get paid?”

In England, whether academy players get paid depends on their age, status and contract. Players from U12 to U15 are considered youth amateurs, so they do not receive wages. However, clubs pay for expenses and offer coaching, education support, facilities and physiotherapy. From U16 , some players move to scholarship agreements, which may include allowances or apprentice wages if the player is legally employed.

Many parents ask us this question when they start the registration process at Alicante Football Academy. Over the last years, we have helped hundreds of players go from trials to scholarships. Here we share what we have learned from working with clubs in Spain and England.

This guide breaks down how academy payments work, what scholars can expect and what families may still need to budget for. We include clear examples and official references.

How To Become A Footballer At 13? Learn Skills And Training Plans

Becoming a footballer at 13 can feel both exciting and terrifying.

You love football and hope to play at the highest level one day. But you’ve probably heard that football is tough, that some professionals started very young and that people say “you need contacts” to make it.

At Alicante Football Academy, parents and 13 year olds ask us these questions every season:

• Is 13 too late?
• What should we train each week?
• Do we really need an academy?
• How do we get in front of the right scouts?

In this guide, we’ll share what should happen from age 13 and up, using what we’ve learned from running our academy and helping players join real clubs.

How To Become A Football Scout For College And Club Careers

Many professional players begin their careers when a scout notices their talent. Scouting combines intuition, analysis and football expertise.

At Alicante Football Academy, we work with scouts from clubs in Spain and across Europe. They regularly attend our training sessions and matches to look for new talent. We’ve collaborated directly with over 25 scouts from top divisions in Spain. This gives us a good understanding of what scouting is all about, including the skills and mindset you need to succeed.

In this guide, we explain how to become a football scout, which courses and qualifications matter, how talent identification works and what salary and opportunities you can expect in this exciting career.

How To Become A Footballer Without An Academy? Train Smart, Join Clubs, And Go Pro

If you haven’t joined a big club academy but still dream of playing professional football, you’re not the only one. Every year, we meet players who started late, weren’t picked early or come from places with a poor football background and they still want a real chance.

You don’t need to play for a famous club to start your football career. What matters most is:

• Having a clear plan.
• Playing in competitive matches where you can show your skills.
• People with real contacts in football for when you are ready to get trials.

In Alicante Football Academy, we work with players with these profiles. Like late starters, those who haven’t joined clubs or players with limited local options. We’ve seen that with the right training, club choices and football network, you can turn a lack of opportunities into real trials and chances.

This guide will show you the same steps we use with our players, how to train, which clubs to target, how to get ready for trials and how to market yourself so coaches and scouts notice you.