Our full-time Football Education programme is delivered in association with Pro:Direct Academy Leicester. Pro:Direct Academy are the biggest independent football academy in the UK with over 20 sites. Pro:Direct has a proven track record of delivering high quality education and football.
- We have been running successful sports academies since 2011
- Our academy staff and coaches have years of experience within the industry making them experts in their field
- Play and train like a pro with our UEFA Licensed coaching
- Great facilities including home and away changing rooms
- Play and train on a 4G pitch
- Opportunities to attend Pro:Direct Soccer media events
- Represent Pro:Direct Academy in exclusive Nike Kit
- Minibus collection from locations around the area
- Opportunities to play in the PDA select 11 and showcase games
- Opportunities to train at top-class facilities such as St Georges Park
- Excellent progression guidance and support
What leagues will you play in?
- Future Lions Championship
- Future Lions Premier
- FA Youth Cup
Additional Information
Trial Days
Interested in visiting the Academy and finding out more about the courses, staff and facilities? Book your space at our upcoming Trial Day:
- Wednesday 1st October 2025 – 7pm-9pm
- Tuesday 21st October 2025- 10am – 3pm
- Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 7pm-9pm
- Monday 22nd December 2025 – 10am-3pm
- Tuesday 17th February 2026 – 10am-3pm
- Tuesday 7th April 2026 – 10am-3pm
- Tuesday 26th May 2026- 10am-3pm
- Wednesday 17th June 2026 – 7pm-9pm
Financial Support
Apply here for financial support.
UEFA Coaching
The programme includes 10 hours of professional coaching per week with our UEFA A and B licensed coaches, as well as support with Maths and English if needed.
Progression Routes
- Chance to play in the US through a scholarship, we have talks throughout the year from Soccer Assist who are an external party specialised in assisting learners with scholarship applications
- Semi-Professional contracts – we have had many previous learners go on to play professional football
- University – our programmes offer UCAS points allowing you to progress onto higher education after completing your course with us (options available are dependant on the course)
Contact us
Quorn FC Academy, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8RB
Telephone number:
0800 028 1576
Testimonies
“What I love most about the course, the facility and the staff is the environment. Everyone is so welcoming and teach you become a better version of yourself”
“If you have a love for football and want to expand your knowledge further then it’s a great place to start as the staff are very supportive and extensive in their football knowledge”
“The facilities and coaching you receive are top class which makes the experience at the academy a much better experience! I would recommend studying at a PDA Academy to anyone!”
