Vision Girls FC Academy

A development-led football academy for committed young players

The Vision Girls Academy is designed for players who love football, want to improve, and are comfortable being challenged in a supportive but demanding environment.

We focus on long-term development — technically, tactically and psychologically — rather than short-term results.

Training In an Elite Environment

At Vision, training sessions are built around clear principles of play and a consistent coaching framework. Every session is designed to challenge players appropriately, encourage problem-solving, and support learning through realistic game situations.

We believe players develop best when they are trusted to make decisions, given clear feedback, and supported to learn from mistakes. Our environment is demanding but positive, with high standards and clear expectations.

What supports player development

Our Academy programme is supported by key development pillars that enhance — rather than distract from — football learning.

Strength and Conditioning

Age-appropriate physical development to support movement, coordination and injury resilience.

Video analysis

Used selectively to help players understand decision-making, positioning and game moments.

Recovery & regeneration

Education around recovery habits to support long-term development and wellbeing.

3g Training Pitches

Consistent, high-quality surfaces that allow sessions to run as planned, year-round.

Female specific

Coaching that recognises the physical, psychological and social needs of female players.

Diet and nutrition

Simple, practical guidance to support training, recovery and match performance.

Meet the coaches

rico brooks

Director of football coaching

Courtney Bartlett

Football Coach

LilY Dent

Professional Footballer / Coach

iNTERESTED for the 2026/27 season

If you feel Vision Girls FC Academy may be the right environment for your child, we ask yoi to complete the form on our trial page to register your interest for the 2026/27 season.

Registration helps us understand each player’s background. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee a trial. All registrations are reviewed by our coaching team, and we will communicate the next steps in due course.

Please note: Vision operates at the ETC and academy level, with several current and former academy players within the programme. As such, the environment is best suited to players with a strong technical foundation and game understanding. If your daughter is at an earlier stage in her development, this may not be the right opportunity for her at this time.