High Performance Academy Leicester 2025
A High-Performance Football Academy is a private institution specializing in training talented players to reach the elite level.
What can a football academy do for you?
- It provides you with technical-tactical knowledge and prepares you physically for high competition.
- It monitors your development and creates a personalized action plan.
- It works with you on aspects such as discipline, psychology, decision-making, among many others.
- It gives you the opportunity to train in a competitive environment and participate in high-level tournaments.
- If needed, it offers accommodation and an educational program that allows you to balance your academic studies with your football training.
At the appropriate time, it seeks opportunities for you in professional or semi-professional teams to start your football career.
Key Data about High Performance Academy Leicester
Available Programs
Intensive Program
Long-term Program
Who can participate?
Boys
Girls
Players
Goalkeepers
Allowable age
From 11 to 19 years old
Training Features
Intensity: 4/5
Player level: 4.5/5
Training level: 4.5/5
Educational Program
Primary education from age 11 and secondary studies.
One-year university access program.
English courses for foreign students.
Accommodation
Brooke House College residences.
Single and double rooms.
Sports Facilities
Natural and artificial grass fields.
Gymnasium.
Swimming pool.
Video analysis area.
Dates
Annual program: September to June.
Intensive programs: Year-round, at the start of each term.
Trial week: Throughout the year.
Price
From £15,190.00 for 3 months of the program.
From £45,570.00 for 10 months of the program.
Price
Under request
Available Programs at the H High Performance Academy Leicester
The academy offers both short-term and long-term programs. These programs are aimed at players aged 11 to 19.
Summary of available programs
One-week trials
To learn about the annual program and be evaluated.
Intensive programs throughout the year
Minimum 6 weeks, at the start of each term
Long-term programs
Of 1 or 2 terms, or a full course (with optional academic studies)
History of the Academy in the World of Football
The High Performance Academy Leicester Football Academy was established in 2008. It currently has over 200 players, aged between 11 and 19 years, from all ethnic backgrounds. To date, more than 60 players have progressed to professional soccer careers after leaving High Performance Academy Leicester , along with players who represent their national teams at youth and senior levels.
It is a co-educational independent boarding school located in the heart of England. The combined teaching models and its unique training approach for maximum performance ensure that each student develops the attributes, values, and practices to become the best possible version of themselves in all environments: confident, creative, responsible players who develop their full potential.
- Full-time courses that combine daily soccer training with education for boys and girls; Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level, and University Foundation programs.
- Competitive match programs that include encounters with schools, colleges, and professional clubs.
- Excellent exam results.
- High Performance Academy Leicester located in Leicestershire, England.
- Convenient central location with easy access to major towns and cities.
Success Stories
Various former members of the High Performance Academy Leicester have entered professional ranks and continue to progress in their clubs:
Nikolai Todorov – Dunfermline Athletic FC
Former member of the High Performance Academy Leicester. Signed with Nottingham Forest in 2013 and now plays for Scottish Dunfermline Athletic.
Kenayo Megwa – Hibernian FC
Former academy student, Kenayo joined High Performance Academy Leicester as a U16 and after two years signed with Hibernian FC, a Scottish Premiership team.
Jesse Sekidika – Galatasaray FC
Former academy member signed a professional contract with Benfica FC in February 2015 and now plays for Turkey’s Galatasaray.
Mark Tan – Hong Kong National Team
Former academy member debuted with the Hong Kong National Team in October 2015.
Denys Bunchukov – Seraing United FC
Former academy student, Denys joined as a U17 and after two years signed with RFC Seraing of the Belgian Pro League.
Success Makanjuola – CD Leganés
Former academy member until 2019. Member of the Nigerian U20 World Cup team who now plays for Spain’s CD Leganés.
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Training Programs
Technical, physical, tactical, and mental training.
Training sessions at the soccerAcademy are dedicated to: Skill training, Player technical development, Physical fitness training and development.
Tactical seminars based on classroom learning and match sequence analysis under the guidance of qualified UEFA and FA coaching staff.
All soccerAcademy students attend academic classes with full-time High Performance Academy Leicester students.
The academy’s soccer teams play weekly competitive matches against academy teams, professional teams, and students will have the opportunity to participate in professional trial matches. The academy aims to recruit a mix of UK and international students with international links in Asia, Eastern Europe, and West Africa.
Daily training sessions focus on all aspects of player development, from improving individual technique to positional play and each player’s contribution to the team.
Players’ fitness is monitored through individual training plans focusing on diet and nutrition.
Individual programs for academy squad members also include gym work and swimming pool sessions.
The academy’s physiotherapist ensures the physical condition of all academy players and coordinates player rehabilitation in case of injuries.
Technological Innovations Applied to Sports Performance
Many academy matches are digitally recorded, and players’ performance and decision-making are analyzed by the coaching and video analysis team.
A professional data management system is used to track match and training statistics, scores, and evaluations.
All collected data is communicated to players and their parents through player access to their profile in the data management system.
The academy uses the latest GPS system that teams can use on training and match days, which are then analyzed and recorded in the players’ data management system for review.
A comprehensive report is provided to players to highlight where and how they need to develop as players, to increase understanding of their soccer career trajectory and enhance the understanding between coach and player.
Our program stands out from other academies in several ways
- The academy has strong links with professional clubs in the UK and abroad.
- Scouts from various professional clubs regularly attend academy matches.
- Weekly video analysis sessions for comprehensive and continuous player evaluation, with information shared with professional clubs to secure player trials.
- The academic project aims for players to achieve good grades and progress in their education.
Educational Programs
High Performance Academy Leicester is a British school with traditional in-person education. The school is family-owned and managed, with an excellent environment, always prioritizing the well-being of its students.
Depending on the participant’s age and to prepare students for university, a range of Key Stage 3, GCSE, GCE A Level, University Foundation, and intensive English courses are offered.
It allows students to validate their studies to continue their education within the British educational system. The staff works closely with students to help them reach their full potential, achieve desired goals, and progress to top-tier universities in the UK and abroad.
Academic year courses and the Football Academy enroll in September and January.
The college can combine any of its academic courses with enrollment in the soccer academy and can offer fixed short-term courses of 1 or 2 terms.
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Academy Facilities
High Performance Academy Leicester is located right in the center of England, just two hours north of London by car and less than two hours from major airports. The school is situated on the outskirts of the town center.
Available facilities include:
- A 4G artificial grass field, 3G fields, and natural grass fields for matches and training.
- Fully equipped gymnasium and a large Football Academy residence.
- Injury and rehabilitation clinic.
- Training center with locker rooms and classrooms for workshops and match analysis.
- The campus has pleasant gardens and plenty of open space for our students to enjoy. Facilities include basketball and volleyball courts, a game room with pool and table tennis, a comfortable common room and TV room, a computer room with Internet access, Wi-Fi, and a piano room. The safety, care, and well-being of students are of utmost importance at all times.
Additional Benefits of Joining This Academy
- Combines high-performance training with international-level education.
- Connections with clubs and scouts to boost your soccer career.
- Performance analysis with GPS and video analysis to enhance development.
- High-intensity training and participation in elite tournaments to boost talent.
How to enroll in the Leicester High Performance Academy?
Option 1 – Recommended: On-site test
The most recommended option is to participate in a weekly intensive program at some point during the year. This allows the player to get to know the staff and the day-to-day life at the academy before spending a long period of time training at the center. The academy can also get to know the player and examine his level more accurately.
Option 2: distance registration
Students who are unable to attend a short program to try out the academy can initiate enrollment remotely. With this option, the level and competition experience of the player must be accredited in order for the staff to assess whether or not he/she is eligible for the long term program.
Prices and dates
The long-term program begins in September and ends in June.
Program Cost
The long-term program has a basic cost that includes soccer training and full board accommodation. Different complements can be added to this basic service according to the student’s needs.
Basic price:
- Full year = £45,570.00
- Trimester = £15,190.00
Includes:
- Academic training
- Sports training
- Housing, for students with residence
- Maintenance
The program can be paid in installments.
Complements:
- Administrative registration: 350£
- Initial deposit refundable at the end of the program: 5,000.00£
Scholarships
Leicester High Performance Academy offers the possibility of a scholarship of up to 10% of the program, at the discretion of the Central Manager, for players of high motivation and level.
To be considered, interested parties must first participate in weekly intensive programs. These experiences allow young soccer players to test their ability and commitment before embarking on a long-term program. In this way, we ensure that scholarships are allocated to those who truly excel and are ready to take their game to the next level.
