DP Football Academy, YMCA , Lorde Hawke Way, Newark upon Trent (2026)

23/06/2026

It’s our second open day this Saturday (27th June). Don’t worry, the temperatures will be dropping by the weekend.

Come along to Magnus Church of England Academy from 10:30am to 12:00pm and enjoy a football session with lead coach Gary Charles. You will also be able to quiz head of education Charlie Bilbie on what the education program will look like.

Who is this open day for?
- Students currently in year 11 who are looking at their post-16 options for September 2026.
- Students currently in year 10 who are starting to think about their post-16 options.
- Students at other post-16 settings that might be thinking of changing courses.

Do I need to come if I have already applied?

Yes, this is a great opportunity to get to know your teammates and coaches further. You will also be presented with information regarding September including a look at our kit package.

We look forward to seeing you all!

22/06/2026

🖤💛 DP FOOTBALL ACADEMY 💛🖤

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. CREATING MEMORIES. CHANGING PATHWAYS.

Before DP Football Academy started, how many players from Newark had experienced opportunities at clubs such as:

⚽ Liverpool
⚽ Manchester United
⚽ Manchester City
⚽ Arsenal
⚽ Chelsea
⚽ Aston Villa
⚽ Newcastle United
⚽ Sunderland
⚽ Middlesbrough
⚽ Burnley
⚽ Blackburn Rovers
⚽ Stoke City
⚽ Sheffield United
⚽ Sheffield Wednesday
⚽ Leicester City
⚽ Nottingham Forest
⚽ Derby County
⚽ Peterborough United
⚽ Lincoln City
⚽ Grimsby Town
⚽ Watford
⚽ Portsmouth
⚽ Wycombe Wanderers
⚽ Brighton & Hove Albion
⚽ Cambridge United

Since DP Football Academy was established, our players have had opportunities to train, play, trial, showcase and progress within some of the biggest clubs and academy environments in the country.

We are proud to have helped players secure opportunities and sign for clubs including:

✅ Manchester City
✅ Manchester United
✅ Sheffield United
✅ Sheffield Wednesday
✅ Doncaster Rovers
✅ Leicester City
✅ Nottingham Forest
✅ Derby County
✅ Peterborough United
✅ Lincoln City
✅ Grimsby Town
✅ Leeds United
✅ Aston Villa

But for us, it has never been just about signings.

It’s about giving local players experiences they may never have had without DP Football Academy.

⭐ Academy fixtures
⭐ Showcase events
⭐ Professional training environments
⭐ Stadium tours
⭐ Academy trials
⭐ National tournaments
⭐ Opportunities to dream bigger

Every opportunity creates a memory.

Every memory inspires the next generation.

From Newark to the highest levels of the game.

DP Football Academy

Learning • Development • Confidence

21/06/2026

DP FOOTBALL ACADEMY 💛🖤

People often ask what makes DP Football Academy different.

The answer is simple.

⚽ We train in small groups with approximately 2-3 coaches working with around 13-14 players.

⚽ We have academy coaches, UEFA A Licensed coaches and coaches with professional football experience.

⚽ We provide academy fixtures and showcase opportunities against some of the highest levels of opposition available.

⚽ We compete in one of the best youth football platforms in the country through the JPL and academy fixture programme.

⚽ We offer more contact time, more coaching support and more individual player development opportunities.

⚽ Our players benefit from football training, futsal, strength & conditioning, analysis and academy-style development programmes.

⚽ We have helped a significant number of players progress into Category One, Two and Three academy environments because creating opportunities is at the heart of what we do.

When parents choose DP Football Academy, they are choosing:

✅ High-level coaching

✅ High-level opposition

✅ High-level opportunities

✅ A proven development pathway

We are not interested in comparing ourselves to others.

We focus on developing players, creating opportunities and helping every child reach their potential.

Learning • Development • Confidence • Respect

20/06/2026

🖤💛 DP FOOTBALL ACADEMY 💛🖤

Today we welcome clubs and academy scouts to watch our U13 and U14 players in a Showcase Training Session.

At DP Football Academy, we are passionate about giving players opportunities that many young footballers never get.

The reality is simple. We don’t compare ourselves to anyone else. We focus on providing the best possible pathway for our players.

Our teams compete at some of the highest levels available, regularly facing professional academies and top opposition from across the country. We believe players improve most when they are challenged, tested and pushed outside their comfort zone.

It’s easy to look good playing against weaker opposition. Real development comes from playing against the best players, the best teams and in the best environments.

Week after week, our players are exposed to opportunities that help prepare them for academy football. That is why clubs continue to visit, watch our players and provide opportunities for progression.

We are incredibly proud of every player who wears the DP badge and the hard work they put in every single week.

Good luck to all players involved today. Go and show the clubs what DP Football Academy is all about.

⚽ Developing Players
⚽ Creating Opportunities
⚽ Opening Academy Pathways
⚽ Building Futures

Learning • Development • Confidence • Respect 🖤💛

15/06/2026

DP Football Academy has always been about one thing… giving players the closest experience possible to a professional academy environment.

Today, we have completed the final piece of the puzzle.

🎥 VEO ANALYSIS IS COMING TO DP FOOTBALL ACADEMY!

Players will now have access to match analysis from weekend games, allowing them to:

✅ Watch back their best moments
✅ Review goals, assists and key actions
✅ Understand areas for improvement
✅ Learn the game in more detail
✅ Develop faster through professional-style feedback

This is exactly what academy football is about – learning, reviewing and improving every single week.

When you look at everything DP Football Academy now offers, there is simply nothing else like it:

⚽ 3–4 Hours Per Week Training With Academy Coaches
⚽ 2 Hours Per Month Futsal Programme
💪 Strength & Conditioning Programme with Emma Dolan & Carl Greeves
🎥 Full Match Analysis Through Veo
🏆 JPL & Elite Competition Pathways
🏟 Academy Fixtures Against Top Academies Across The UK
🌍 International Tours & Showcase Opportunities

At DP, we don’t just train players.

We develop footballers.

We educate footballers.

We analyse footballers.

We prepare footballers for the next level.

Too many players train for one hour a week and play one game on a weekend, then wonder why they aren’t progressing.

If you want to become the best player you can be, you must do more.

Train more.
Learn more.
Analyse more.
Develop more.

That is the DP way.

The vision has always been to create an environment that mirrors a professional academy, and with the addition of Veo analysis, that vision is now complete.

🖤💛 DP Football Academy
📊 Analysis
⚽ Development
💪 Performance
🏆 Opportunity

The complete player pathway is here.

🖤💛⚽🎥💪🏆

14/06/2026

FOUR DP ACADEMY PLAYERS SELECTED FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST TOP GROUP! 🌳⚽

What an unbelievable achievement for these four young players and everyone involved at DP Academy.

To have four players selected for Nottingham Forest’s Top Group starting in July is a massive testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment shown by the players, coaches and parents.

At DP Academy, our aim has always been simple: develop players and help them reach the highest level possible. Days like today prove that the pathway works.

A huge congratulations to all four players. You have earned this opportunity through your attitude, effort and willingness to learn every single week.

Thank you to our coaching team, who continue to work tirelessly behind the scenes, and to our parents who trust the DP process.

This is another reminder that football is about development, not just results. When players are put in the right environment and challenged every week, opportunities like this can happen.

Dream Big. Work Hard. Stay Humble.

🖤💛 4 Players Selected
🌳 Nottingham Forest Top Group
📅 Starting July 2026
⚽ DP Academy Pathway in Action

🖤💛⚽

14/06/2026

⚫️🟡 DP ACADEMY 🟡⚫️

One rule at DP Academy is simple:

Play at the highest level you possibly can.

We see too many young players staying at a level that is comfortable, scoring lots of goals and standing out against weaker opposition. While that may look good to some, it does not always help a player reach their full potential.

The best players challenge themselves every week. They test themselves against the strongest opposition, the fastest players and the toughest environments.

At DP Football Academy, we encourage every player to step outside their comfort zone, embrace challenges and compete at the highest level available to them.

Development comes from being challenged, not from taking the easy option.

Don’t aim to be the best player on the pitch. Aim to play on the best pitch possible 👌

⚽ Learning
⚽ Development
⚽ Confidence
⚽ Respect

14/06/2026

What a start to pre-season for our U8’s!⚽️

With one player already signed and four currently out on trial with top academy groups, we’re incredibly proud of the progress our young players are making.

As we continue to build for the 2026/27 season, we are now looking for additional talented and dedicated players to join our U8 squads.

✅ Professional coaching
✅ Player development pathway
✅ High-quality training environment
✅ Opportunities to progress

📅 Training takes place every Monday and Thursday.

If your child is passionate about football and wants to develop in a positive, ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to book a complimentary trial session, please contact:

📞 07787 406418
📧 [email protected]

13/06/2026

⚽ MATCHDAY ⚽

A huge day awaits for DP Football Academy U7s as they travel over to Nottingham Forest Academy this afternoon 🔴🌳

The players have worked incredibly hard throughout the season, showing fantastic development, teamwork, determination and a real love for the game. Today provides another exciting opportunity for them to test themselves against one of the country’s most respected academies and showcase everything they have learned.

While the result is never the most important thing at this age, experiences like these are invaluable for the players growth and confidence. The squad will be looking to play with bravery, enjoy every moment and represent DP Football Academy with pride.

Good luck to all of our U7s – work hard, play with smiles on your faces and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Come on DP! 💛🖤⚽

12/06/2026

We are looking to strengthen our newly formed DP Football Academy Girls Team for the 2026/27 season 💛🖤⚽️

If you are an U11 or U12 2026/27 player and interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you.

⚽ Training Nights
Monday: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm – 6:00pm

📍 All training sessions are based at:
YMCA, Lord Hawke Way, Newark.

📞 For more information or to register your interest, please contact us on:
07787 406 418

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