Player Development Academy (PDA)

The Albion Foundation Girl's Player Development Academy (PDA) offers a unique opportunity for young female players from local grassroots clubs to come together to advance their football skills in a professional and supportive environment. Our PDA programme is designed for girls who are passionate about the game and eager to develop their technical, tactical and physical abilities. Led by qualified coaches, the session focused on enhancing each player's individual skills, game understanding and confidence.

Our centre is open to players of varying experience levels, providing a fun, challenging environment that encourages personal growth and love for the sport.

In addition to weekly football sessions, we deliver football camps during the school holidays to engage with players throughout the day offering fun, games based activities. Communication is sent out to participants ahead of holidays to invite players.

Girls PDA Trials 

Summer 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Sandwell Academy
Halford Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG

Under 8s: 9:00am - 11:00am
Under 9s: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Under 10s: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Birmingham County FA
Ray Hall Lane, Great Barr, B43 6JF

Under 8s: 9:00am - 11:00am
Under 9s: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Under 10s: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Weekly Session

Dates and venue to be announced.

The 'Player Development Academy' includes:

  • Weekly Sessions
  • Technical and Tactical coaching working in line with our WBA Boys and Girls Academy Curriculum
  • Regular fixture programme against other FC’s and Community organisations such as Cardiff, Derby, Shrewsbury.
  • Regular opportunities to play against other WBA groups such as Pre academy and Talent ID.
  • Coached by FA and UEFA qualified coaches.
  • Able to continue to play for Grassroots Football team whilst training with us.
  • We are looking for players (GK’s included) that are going to be at Under 8, 9 or 10  next season (September start).

For more information, please contact our Player Development Lead Paul.Cowie@albionfoundation.co.uk