EMC Academy - In Association with Crystal Palace

EMC Academy - In Association with Crystal Palace

EMC Academy are very proud to work in association with Crystal Palace Football Club. Our centre based in Maidstone, gives young players the opportunity to be selected to trial at a Premier League club.

Our centre is run by UEFA A qualified FC coaches, and players are invited to train in our Elite squad at no cost.

In addition to this, we have several development squads running alongside for players striving to better their ability and achieve a place in the Elite groups.


If you are interested in a trial for our EMC Academy Association Centre, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

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Academy sessions:

4G Pitch @ Cornwallis Academy

Hubbards Lane

Maidstone

Kent

ME17 4HX


Trials are required for all academy sessions listed below.

Please email admin@emc-academy.co.uk for further information and to arrange a trial.

Mondays from 5:30pm

  • U6/U7
  • U8
  • U9
  • U10
  • U11
  • U12

Mondays from 6:50pm

  • U13 
  • U14 

Mondays from 8:00pm

  • U15
  • U16

Goalkeeper sessions

Mondays from 5:30pm

  • U6 to U12 GK's

Mondays from 6:50pm

  • U13 to U16 GK's 

All GK's from U15-U16 Elite are invited to stay until 9:00pm to train with their respective age groups.

Please note these times are for trialists only - if players are offered a place training times may vary slightly.

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