You've got the talent. Now reach the people who need to see it.
Your coach says get yourself out there. But you don't know a single Academy Manager — and your trial application was ignored. Change that.
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“I've got the ability but no one to see it”
Nobody knows who you are
The players getting trials aren't always the best — they're the ones whose parents or coaches knew someone. You don't have that network yet.
Trial forms are a black hole
You filled in the club's trial application. Weeks went by. The trial happened without you. Someone needs to actually read it — and that person has a name and an inbox.
Pay-to-play isn't the route
You've heard you need an agent. The ones who reply want money upfront. You don't need an agent yet — you need the email of the person who runs trials.
Search → Find → Win
How it works for players
Getting a trial starts with reaching the person who runs trials — not waiting for a form to get noticed.
Search by club and role
Find Academy Managers, youth coaches, and scouts at clubs at your level — from Championship academies to semi-pro development squads.
Find the person who makes decisions
See names and roles before unlocking. Target the Academy Manager or Head of Youth — not the club's generic email that nobody monitors.
Send your highlights directly
Unlock their email. Send a short introduction with a link to your best clips. Directly to the person who can invite you in.
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“Sent my highlight reel to the Academy Manager at two League One clubs. One replied within 3 days and invited me to train. The trial form I'd filled in a month ago? Still no reply.”
Jordan K.
Player · Age 17
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What players actually use
Academy and youth role search
Filter for Academy Manager, Head of Youth, and scout roles at clubs in your region or the division you're targeting.
Local and national search
Find contacts at clubs near you or target academies at a specific level — Championship, League One, National League, or semi-pro.
Scout directory access
Reach scouts who cover your region — the people who recommend players to clubs for trials.
See before you unlock
Check names, roles, and organisations before spending a credit. Three free unlocks to start — no risk.
Browse directories
Start with the contacts players need
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Academy staff directory
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Scouts who cover your region
Coaches directory
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Youth coaches directory
Youth team coaches
Academy staff in England
Academy contacts across England
Championship contacts
Staff at Championship clubs
How to find academy staff
Step-by-step guide to contacting academies
Will this actually get me a trial, or just an email address?
Footy Contacts gives you the direct line to the person who runs trials and selects players — not a guarantee of a contract. What it removes is the barrier of not knowing who to contact. You still need to impress. But now you can actually get in front of the right person.
The trial won't come from a web form.
Find Academy Managers and scouts at clubs that fit your level. Three free unlocks — your first move is free.
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