Amongst those players who have stood out in our Youth Foundation Invitational centres, some will be further invited to trial for our Boys Advanced Programme. 

Our U7s to U14s Advanced Programme participate in weekly sessions, and players can choose to continue to attend the Invitational Development Centres to supplement their training. Coaches work closely with the players to develop key skills on and off the ball, as well as being able to focus more closely on tactics and game-play, in preparation for their competitive fixtures.

Our Advanced Programme Team competes in regular scheduled fixtures against Walsall, Ipswich, Leicester, Peterborough and more, as well as getting the opportunity to take part in tournaments and other events.

Matches predominantly take place in school holidays, so players can continue to play for their local clubs, as well as attending our Advanced Sessions, and Youth Foundation Invitational Centres, if they should so choose.

The Advanced Programme also forms a part of our player path-way, with the team feeding into our final step, The Boys Elite Programme, from which players are often drafted into the STFC Academy. 

The sessions take place at Foundation Park, and cost £32.50 per month, which is paid by standing order.