Football Academy in Yorkshire

Inspiring The Future

Pro Elite Academy is a leading football academy based in Bradford and Leeds, giving young players across Yorkshire the structure, football coaching, and pathways to reach the next level - from grassroots to professional.

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Our programmes

Find Your Path

Six structured programmes built around different stages, goals, and backgrounds.

Junior Development Pathway

Junior Development Pathway

Training-only development for ages 4-16, including Minis and a Goalkeeper Clinic. Tuesday evenings in Bradford.

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Emerging Talent Squad

Emerging Talent Squad

For junior players shining at grassroots level or with academy experience. Professional coaching in Bradford and a full games programme in the JPL.

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Male Scholarship

Male Scholarship

Life as a student athlete - A-Levels or BTEC alongside a structured football programme, across Leeds, Bradford, Ossett United and Brigshaw.

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Girls Scholarship

Girls Scholarship

The same student-athlete model for female players, across Brigshaw, Leeds, Guiseley School and Bradford, with a pathway into Ilkley Town Women FC.

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Degree programme

Degree programme

Combine university-level study with continued playing. A degree and a football pathway - at the same time.

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Pro Elite United FC

Pro Elite United FC

Our own first team, competing in the Yorkshire Amateur League Supreme Division. Open to elite-level Scholarship players and trialists from outside the academy.

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Competitions

Where We Compete

JPL
JPL
Yorkshire Amateur League
Yorkshire Amateur League
FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
National Football Youth League
National Football Youth League
National League Alliance
National League Alliance

Latest news

What's Happening

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Pro Elite Girls & Ilkley Town Women Partnership

Partnership

Pro Elite Girls & Ilkley Town Women Partnership Announcement

A new partnership between Pro Elite Girls and Ilkley Town Women gives our Female Scholarship players a clear, structured route into senior women's football.
Pro Elite partner with Ossett United

Partnership

Pro Elite partner with Ossett United

A new partnership with Northern Premier League side Ossett United FC gives our male Scholars and Academy players a genuine pathway to senior first-team football.

Why Pro Elite

We Do Things Differently

Most academies measure success by how many players they take in. We measure ours by what happens to them after. Every decision we make - coaching, fixtures, education, support - is built around one question: does this help the player get where they want to go?

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01

Player first

Decisions are made in the interest of the individual player, not the programme or the club.

02

Clear pathways

Every programme has a defined next step. Players always know where they're heading.

03

Honest coaching

We tell players the truth. Progress comes from honest feedback, not empty praise.

04

Education matters

Football and education aren't in conflict. We build programmes where both can succeed.

Player signings

Success Stories

Former Pro Elite players who have gone on to sign for clubs.

Yahweh Mensah

Yahweh Mensah

Signed for Leeds United

Leeds United
Rakealan Jeffers

Rakealan Jeffers

Signed for Stoke City

Stoke City
Harry Gallon

Harry Gallon

Signed for Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town
Joao Silva

Joao Silva

Signed for Guiseley AFC

Guiseley AFC
Miguel Da Costa

Miguel Da Costa

Signed for Salford City

Salford City
Jake King Abdulai

Jake King Abdulai

Signed for Leeds United

Leeds United

What's on

Upcoming Events

30 SEP

Male Scholarship Open Day

Bradford

Come along to find out more about the Male Scholarship programme, meet the coaching staff, and see what a typical week looks like as a student athlete.

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30 SEP

Girls Scholarship Open Day

Bradford

An introduction to the Girls Scholarship programme, covering full-time training, education at Guiseley School, and the pathway into Ilkley Town Women FC.

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30 SEP

Degree Open Day

Bradford

Find out how the Degree programme combines university-level study with continued competitive football, and what it takes to apply.

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Ready to take the next step?

A free trial session, an open day, or an application - whatever your first step looks like, it starts with finding the right programme.

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