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Youth Academy
What is the Youth Academy?
Our Youth Academy started in 2004 in Ahoghill, Ballymena. As a Club we have been on an incredible journey, and we have now grown to 300 players in different age groups from U5 to U16s. We offer sessions for all abilities with both a competitive and development category so everyone can be a part of the Youth Academy family.
Ready to start your journey? Take a look and see where you belong.
Under 5
This is our introductory year of our Mini Strikers Programme. The sessions are for all children born in 2018. This is our Discovery Phase of playing which focuses on having fun and inspiring a love for the game.
Ready to start your Mini Strikers journey?
Contact Rodney:
  075 4399 0063
Under 6
This is our second year of our Mini Strikers Programme. The sessions are for all children born in 2017. This is our Discovery Phase of playing which focuses on having fun and inspiring a love for the game.
Ready to start your Mini Strikers journey?
Contact Kyle:
   [email protected]
   078 0151 2073
Under 7
In this part of the Discovery Phase of our programme, the players learn the fundamental techniques of the game, whilst learning how to play in a match. The sessions are for all children born in 2016.
To register your interest
Contact Rodney:
   [email protected]
   075 4399 0063
Under 8
In this part of the Discovery Phase of our programme, the players learn the fundamental techniques of the game, whilst learning how to play in a match. The sessions are for all children born in 2015.
Interested in playing for our U8s?
Contact Simon:
   [email protected]
  075 1831 5593
Under 9
This is the first year of our Development Phase where players become passionate about playing football and being a part of a team. The sessions are for all children born in 2014.
Interested in playing for our U9s?
Contact Simon:
   [email protected]
  075 1831 5593
At the Cfc Youth Academy, We aim to develop our players not just on the pitch but also off it using our model – the player Pathway.
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