Brentford FC is on the lookout for ambitious, talented, young footballers to be part of our successful Elite Development Programme next season. The programme, which is run in partnership with West Thames College, sees young footballers train with Brentford’s professional coaching staff while also studying for a recognised BTEC sports qualification from the College to help find a route into Professional Football or Higher Education. Teams from the programme are entered in into the Football Conference Youth Alliance, playing against other Academy teams in a league format.

The programme used to be linked directly to the scholars but will now be linked to The Bees new Elite Development Squad. Founded in 2014, the programme has already helped players sign professionally with league clubs while on the pitch success has included picking up three league titles in the last two seasons. Brentford Griffins were Football Conference Youth Alliance league champions in 2014/15 and 2015/16 and they also picked up the English Colleges Football Association title last season.

To find the latest generation of Development Programme players, open trials will be held next month. The trials will be held on Sunday 3 July between 10am and 12pm or between 1pm and 3pm. Applicants must be male school leavers who this year are/were in either Year 11 or Year 12.

To download the application form for our Open Trials click here

For more information about the Elite Development Programme click here