Elite Development Squad

How does it work?

The Elite Development Squad bridges the gap between grassroots and professional academy football.

The programme is run by UEFA A & B licensed coaches who have over 30 years experience working with youth development players.

The Elite Development Squad bridges the gap between grassroots and professional academy football.

The programme is run by UEFA A & B licensed coaches who have over 30 years experience working with youth development players.

Pathway to Professional

We cater for under 7’s-under 18’s with a clear pathway through to semi professional football.

All our teams play in the junior premier league which is a games programme that enables our players to play at the highest possible level whilst maximising their potential.

We cater for under 7’s-under 18’s with a clear pathway through to semi professional football.

All our teams play in the junior premier league which is a games programme that enables our players to play at the highest possible level whilst maximising their potential.

YEFA ACADEMY APP

Our Brand New Yorkshire Elite Football Academy App means we can communicate to players and parents to identify strengths & areas to develop in their game.

Be The Best You Can Be

Since forming the Elite Development Squad, we have had over 80 players progress onto professional academies.

The environment that is set will ensure that every player will not only develop into a better player but also a better young person.

Since forming the Elite Development Squad, we have had over 80 players progress onto professional academies.

The environment that is set will ensure that every player will not only develop into a better player but also a better young person.

Roll Of Honour

Over 80 players have progressed onto Professional Academy Football with many players now part of the first team and youth team squads.

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Technical

Players are constantly getting challenged in our weekly sessions on the technical side of the game. We want all our players to be comfortable in possession and being able to receive the ball in tight areas of the pitch

Tactical

We work hard on the tactical side of the game. Sessions are designed to improve the players both in and out of possession. It is our job here at YEFA to develop intelligent players and improve their decision making. Our teams will play a number of formations whilst given individual and team objectives.

Physical

Fundamentals are taught at a young age on how to run correctly. Our sessions incorporate speed, agility and quickness to develop the athleticism of every player. From Under 15’s- upwards, players attend the gym with our partners MPfit and complete a strength & conditioning programme.

Pathway To First Team Football

We now have an official pathway through to Ossett United’s First team. Players from our Under 16’s will now progress through to OUFC’s youth team.

Noah has been part of the Elite Development Squad at YEFA for the past 8 months after leaving a professional academy. He loves playing football with the EDS and his development, both on and off the pitch has been great to see. He has a positive attitude towards improving as a player as a result of the coaching and I cant recommend the YEFA team highly enough for any young budding footballer.

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