Professional Development Phase (PDP – Barnet FC Under 17’s and 19’s):

• Barnet FC Under 17’s: Our Under 17’s train intensively (3-4 times a week) and compete in the Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League (SCFYL) and Eastern Junior Alliance U18 leagues. They also participate in the FA Youth Cup and Middlesex County Cup.
• Barnet FC Under 19’s: The Under 19’s also train full-time and compete in the National League Under 19 Alliance, the highest-ranked league outside of the professional game for this age group in the UK. This squad has arrangements with Men’s Senior football teams in the non-league pyramid.

Both the Under 17 and 19 squad players receive full-time training while pursuing their education at our partner school, Canons High School. The Barnet FC Academy and Canons High School partnership offers a fantastic opportunity for students to excel academically and athletically over a two or three-year football and study program.

Education options include BTEC Level 3 qualifications, A Levels, and a Level 2 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Sport Coaching. Additionally, our program offers various benefits students benefit from working with UEFA A License Coaches, first-team and senior team opportunities in men’s football, training and match analysis using Veo & Catapult Playertek Technology, a kit package, pathways to UK and USA universities, and career opportunities via apprenticeships or full-time employment.