AFDA Football Academy

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗞 👏

We would like to thank Jack Webb for everything he contributed to AFDA Leicester during the 2025/26 season.

A former AFDA student himself, Jack returned to the academy to complete a year-long placement as part of his Sports Coaching degree at Bournemouth University. It was fantastic to see him come full circle, developing as a coach while supporting the next generation of AFDA players.

During his time with us, Jack represented the academy on two tours to Barcelona, completed his FA Level 1 and Talent Identification qualifications, and continued working towards his UEFA C Licence.

Jack now returns to Bournemouth University for the final year of his degree, and we wish him every success for the future.

Once part of AFDA, always part of AFDA. 💙

⚽️ STILL DECIDING YOUR NEXT STEP? ⚽️

There is still time to apply for the upcoming academic year at AFDA Leicester.

Our programme gives students the opportunity to continue their education in a supportive environment while developing both on and off the pitch.

✅ BTEC Sport
✅ Functional Skills
✅ Small class sizes
✅ Experienced tutors
✅ Pathways into employment, apprenticeships and further education
✅ Regular training and competitive fixtures in the Future Lions leagues

Apply via PS16, or contact Jack Lucas at [email protected] for more information.

Take the next step and become part of the Izzet & Walsh AFDA Leicester programme. 💙

Steve Walsh fans

⚽️ YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE ⚽️

Applications remain open for the upcoming academic year at AFDA Leicester.

Develop your game within a high-quality football programme while continuing your education, with regular training and competitive fixtures designed to support your progress both on and off the pitch.

Our teams will once again compete in the Future Lions leagues, providing a strong platform to test yourself throughout the season.

Apply via PS16, or contact Jack Lucas at [email protected] for more information.

There is still time to become part of the Izzet & Walsh AFDA Leicester programme. 💙

Steve Walsh fans

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England vs Argentina.

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⚽️ DREAM BIG, PLAY HARD ⚽️

There is still time to apply for a place at AFDA Leicester for the upcoming academic year.

Combine your education with a high-quality football programme and take the next step in your development both on and off the pitch. 🎓💪

As part of our programme, our teams will once again compete in the Future Lions leagues, providing regular, competitive fixtures throughout the season alongside your studies.

Applications can be made via PS16, or by contacting Jack Lucas at [email protected] for more information.

Don’t miss your chance to join the Izzet & Walsh AFDA Leicester team. 💙

Steve Walsh

🎓 STILL UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR FUTURE THIS SEPTEMBER? ⚽

Not sure what to do after Year 11?

At AFDA, we offer a unique BTEC programme designed for young people who want to continue their education in a supportive and engaging environment.

✅ BTEC Qualifications
✅ Maths & English Support
✅ Football & Enrichment Opportunities
✅ Small Class Sizes
✅ Personal Development
✅ Employability Skills
✅ Experienced Staff & Mentors

Whether you’re looking to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further education, AFDA can help you take the next step.

📍 Based in Whetstone, Leicester

🚨 LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 🚨

To find out more or arrange a visit, email:

📧 [email protected]

A brilliant year for our HNC learners, who have shown outstanding commitment, dedication and hard work throughout their studies. 👏🎓

It was great to celebrate their achievements and recognise the effort they have put in both on and off the pitch throughout the academic year.

Interested in joining the HNC programme at AFDA Leicester? ⚽️📚

Get in touch with us for more information and find out how you can become part of the AFDA family. 💙

🏆 AFDA Leicester Awards 2025/26 🏆

A huge congratulations to everyone on a brilliant year here at AFDA Leicester. Your hard work, dedication and commitment throughout the season have been fantastic to see.

A special well done to the following award winners:

• Cian Wright – A Team Managers’ Player of the Year & Second Year Student of the Year
• Aaron Kamara – A Team Players’ Player of the Year
• Josh Hind – B Team Managers’ Player of the Year
• Korben Swift – B Team Players’ Player of the Year
• Devon Hibbins – C Team Managers’ Player of the Year
• Ollie Tebbutt – C Team Players’ Player of the Year
• Josh Blastock – Hall of Fame Inductee
• Callum Williams – Hall of Fame Inductee
• Jaydan Whitmore – First Year Student of the Year
• Rayan Dozie – First Year Academic Student of the Year
• Camron Thomas – Second Year Academic Student of the Year

Congratulations to all our award winners and thank you to every student who has represented AFDA Leicester this year. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing what the future holds. 💙⚽🏆

We are also delighted to welcome Ollie Colebourne, LCFC Women’s First Team Coach and goalkeeper in our AFDA All-Time XI, who will be joining us this evening to present the awards.

Ahead of tonight’s Presentation Evening, we would like to thank coaches Adam Timson, Christy Feeley, Jack Webb and Jack Lucas for their continued support, dedication and hard work throughout the season. 👏

We look forward to celebrating a fantastic season with all of our players and staff. 💙🏆