Volenti Academy delivers elite-level coaching led by former professional players, providing young footballers with the highest standards of training and development.

We have helped over 100 players sign with professional clubs, but success is about more than that. We create a high-performance environment that refines technical ability, tactical intelligence, and the life skills needed to thrive on and off the pitch. Train the Volenti way and reach your full potential.

 

13 Ex-professional players coaching
4000 Pro appearances across our coaching team
100 Players Signed by Professional Clubs

Our Programmes

The Volenti Academy team is able to support you across all aspects of your football training and development. Click below for our live programmes across our age groups.

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The UK’s #1 football academy for Elite Level coaching for girls and boys aged 5-19 years old.

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⚽ Trials Next Week!

Join one of London’s top Football & Education programmes with Volenti Academy.

🎓 Study BTEC Sport or A Levels
⚽ Compete in the National Football Youth League – the strongest league outside pro academy football
🏆 Play in the FA Youth Cup and showcase fixtures where you could face Premier League & EFL clubs
🌍 International trips to Cyprus & India

📍 London Nautical, A City of London Academy (South East London)
📍 Coombe Wood School (Croydon, South London)

📅 Trials next week – register via the links in our bio

#VolentiAcademy #FootballAndEducation #RaiseYourGame #NFYL #FAYouthCup #BTECSport #ALevels #LondonNautical #CityofLondonAcademy #CoombeWood #Croydon #SouthLondon #SouthEastLondon

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⚽ Trials Next Week! Join one of London’s top Football & Education programmes with Volenti Academy. 🎓 Study BTEC Sport or A Levels ⚽ Compete in the National Football Youth League – the strongest league outside pro academy football 🏆 Play in the FA Youth Cup and showcase fixtures where you could face Premier League & EFL clubs 🌍 International trips to Cyprus & India 📍 London Nautical, A City of London Academy (South East London) 📍 Coombe Wood School (Croydon, South London) 📅 Trials next week – register via the links in our bio #VolentiAcademy #FootballAndEducation #RaiseYourGame #NFYL #FAYouthCup #BTECSport #ALevels #LondonNautical #CityofLondonAcademy #CoombeWood #Croydon #SouthLondon #SouthEastLondon

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🎥 Short film by the talented @nobruvisual
“Into the Hat.”
A great night for our U18s as they book their place in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup — second year in a row. 🏆

#RaiseYourGame #FAYouthCup #VolentiAcademy #MersthamFC #NextRound

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🎥 Short film by the talented @nobruvisual “Into the Hat.” A great night for our U18s as they book their place in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup — second year in a row. 🏆 #RaiseYourGame #FAYouthCup #VolentiAcademy #MersthamFC #NextRound

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An outstanding set of results across our Football & Education programme yesterday, capped by last night’s dramatic FA Youth Cup victory that sees our Merstham U18s into the First Round Proper for the second year running! 🏆👏

These results reflect the strength and depth of our academy, where competition between teams pushes every player to raise their game.

The same experienced coaching team works across all our teams, ensuring every player receives the same level of coaching, care, and detail. Our focus is always on developing players who can perform under pressure and apply their learning in real match situations.

#RaiseYourGame

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An outstanding set of results across our Football & Education programme yesterday, capped by last night’s dramatic FA Youth Cup victory that sees our Merstham U18s into the First Round Proper for the second year running! 🏆👏 These results reflect the strength and depth of our academy, where competition between teams pushes every player to raise their game. The same experienced coaching team works across all our teams, ensuring every player receives the same level of coaching, care, and detail. Our focus is always on developing players who can perform under pressure and apply their learning in real match situations. #RaiseYourGame

Our Team

At Volenti Academy, we believe players develop best when coached by those who truly know the game from the inside.

Across our locations, our coaches have amassed over 4,000 senior appearances, including in the Premier League, Football League, and elite non-league levels. It’s this wealth of playing and coaching experience that gives our players an unrivalled platform not just to learn the game, but to understand what it really takes to progress.

At every session, our players are guided by people who have lived the journey and know exactly what is required to fulfil their potential.

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Testimonials

Encouragement & Support

"Volenti’s encouragement & support have made made him see the need to work hard & the focus required to achieve his goals for now & in the future. As Bobby has said “The hard work starts now.”

Player parent

Excellent Coaching

"Bobby’s excellent coaching over the years has been instrumental in making this a reality and he is now loving the opportunity he has playing for Charlton FC Academy."

Player parent

Where talent can flourish

"If you are looking to improve yourself as an all-round footballer, Volenti Academy is undoubtedly the best coaching environment to allow your talent, determination and technical ability to flourish."

Tommy Elphick - AFC Bournemouth First Team Coach

Influencing approach

"Volenti’s first class coaching has influenced how my son has developed, the way he plays and how he approaches the game both mentally and physically."

Player parent

Taught the right way

“Volenti Academy is a fantastic opportunity for any player with aspirations of a football career. Players will be taught to play the right way with excellent coaching, in an enjoyable environment. I can’t recommend Bobby highly enough and know from personal experience how far he can take you on your football journey.”

Paul Robinson - Millwall U21s coach

Real Guidance

"I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Volenti to any player who is looking to develop further and receive real guidance and seize opportunities to progress to that next level."

Player Parent

Magic touch

"I am very grateful for the work you have done with Thomas since he joined, his touch and passing have improved as well as other aspects of his game."

Player parent

Building confidence

"I wanted to say a massive thank you for your encouragement and fantastic training at Volenti. After leaving Arsenal his confidence dropped, but with Volenti training he picked himself up again, improved his running and his confidence grew!"

Player parent

Leadership & Guidance

"You have been a real inspiration to Sam and are the coach that makes the single biggest difference to him. I can not explain what a different player he is under your leadership and guidance. I therefore just wanted to say “thank you “for the incredible work you do not just for Sam, but for all the boys."

Player parent
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