OUR ACADEMY

Creating the most challenging and caring girls football academy in the region.

The Prestbury Way

Our Academy aims to provide the best facilities, the best coaching and the best environment in the county. We create a challenging but caring environment where Prestbury coaches look to bring out the best in every player and support their personal development.

Player Focused :
Coach Delivered

The development of each individual person and player sits at the centre of everything we do: our Academy is Player Focused and Coach Delivered.

This means we continue to develop and evolve players by age and position. We provide individual and team coaching curriculums that ensure our players constantly develop in all our Pillars.

Every player matters and we do everything we can to enable each individual to thrive as a Strong Young Warrior.

Every Player Matters

Our Development Pillars

We develop players holistically across four key areas

Champion Mentality

Football Leadership

Developing mental resilience, leadership qualities and the winning mindset required at the highest level.

Most Efficient Mover

Football Fitness

Building physical capabilities through age-appropriate strength, conditioning and movement training.

Lifelong Learner

Football Knowledge

Fostering curiosity and understanding of the game, tactics and personal development.

Effective Team Player

Football Performance

Understanding roles, responsibilities and how to contribute to team success on and off the pitch.

Coaching Excellence

Quantity and Quality

We have multiple coaches in every age group providing an outstanding coach-to-player ratio which improves focus on position specifics as well as individual technical development.

Style of Play

We have absolute clarity in how we develop our players concerning our style of play and how we develop individuals and teams to play the Prestbury Way. With a big focus on individual player development, we aim for every single player to 'master the ball'.

Individual Development Plans

Each player receives an Individual Development Plan (IDP) using a multi-disciplinary approach that ensures a holistic approach to their specific needs and goals.

Our Goal

To provide the right games, right training and the right opportunities for all players to develop and thrive.

Meet The Leadership Team

Dedicated professionals guiding our academy's vision

Ian Nelder-Morgan

Head of Academy

Bringing together our coaches, assistants, team secretaries and volunteers. Also serves as Coach Development Officer and Club Welfare Officer on the wider club committee.

Damian Mills

Head of Player Development

12 years at Prestbury, leading boys and girls teams from U8 to U16s. Now responsible for ensuring every player has the support to develop as individuals.