Independent Football Academy

Independent Football Academy Helping Players Achieve Excellence We also deliver specialised coaching for Goalkeepers.

The Independent Football Academy provides an excellent coaching programme, centred around technical development and a bespoke coaching syllabus directed by Aaron Cusack

The coaching programme is accessible from Under 6 ranging to Under 16. The official partnership between the IFA and Plymouth Argyle Academy will ensure that players all fall under one umbrella which is to the benefit of Plymouth A

rgyle Football Club. Various age group squads across the IFA will play against the Academy age groups on a regular basis, enabling players to be viewed and monitored on a continuous basis. For further information regarding trials for the IFA please get in touch.

⚽️🌟 FOUNDATION PHASE ACADEMY TRIALS 2026/27 🌟⚽️U6 | U7 | U8Current Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 PlayersIndependent Footbal...
22/06/2026

⚽️🌟 FOUNDATION PHASE ACADEMY TRIALS 2026/27 🌟⚽️

U6 | U7 | U8
Current Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 Players

Independent Football Academy is now inviting applications for our Foundation Phase Academy Programme ahead of the 2026/27 season.

These open academy trials are for young players who are already involved in football and are looking to continue their development within a structured, positive and professional academy environment.

IFA has an official association with Plymouth Argyle Academy and a proven track record of supporting player development through its academy pathway, with selected players regularly invited to attend Emerging Talent opportunities and development events.

📅 Trial Dates
Monday 6th July 2026
Friday 10th July 2026

📍 Salt Mill 3G, Saltash
⏰ 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Our Foundation Phase Academy provides players with a season-long development syllabus, delivered by experienced coaching staff including UEFA-qualified coaches.

Players can expect:

✅ Structured academy coaching
✅ Ball mastery and technical development
✅ Dribbling, passing and receiving
✅ 1v1 attacking and defending
✅ Finishing and goalscoring
✅ Decision-making and game understanding
✅ Small-sided games and match scenarios
✅ Opportunities to play against other academies and development programmes
✅ A positive, challenging and supportive learning environment

At IFA, development comes before results.

We are looking for enthusiastic, coachable young players with a positive attitude, potential and a genuine desire to learn and improve.

📩 Register your child’s interest today
Places are expected to be in high demand, so early registration is recommended. To register or request more information, please send us a direct message

📧 [email protected]
📱 07506 481709

🥅 IFA GOALKEEPER TRIALS – 2026/27 SEASON 🥅The Independent Football Academy are pleased to invite goalkeepers to attend o...
22/06/2026

🥅 IFA GOALKEEPER TRIALS – 2026/27 SEASON 🥅

The Independent Football Academy are pleased to invite goalkeepers to attend our open assessment sessions for the forthcoming 2026/27 season.

Our specialist goalkeeper programme provides a structured development pathway for aspiring goalkeepers, delivered within a professional academy environment by experienced goalkeeper coaches.

📅 Trial Dates

• Monday 22nd June 2026
• Friday 26th June 2026
• Monday 29th June 2026

⏰ Session Times

Under 6s – Under 9s
5:00pm – 6:30pm

Under 10s – Under 12s
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Under 13s – Under 15s
7:00pm – 8:30pm

📍 Venue

IFA
Saltmill Park
Saltmill
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 6LG

⚽ OUR GOALKEEPER PATHWAY

Within the IFA Goalkeeper Programme, players are placed within one of two development groups:

🔹 Development Group
Designed for goalkeepers who are developing the core foundations of the position and looking to improve their confidence, technique and game understanding.

🔹 Academy Group
A more advanced training environment for goalkeepers demonstrating strong technical ability, commitment and game understanding, operating at a higher intensity and level of detail.

Both groups work from the same structured goalkeeping syllabus and cover the same key principles. However, sessions are delivered at an age and ability-appropriate level to ensure every goalkeeper is challenged and supported in the right environment.

Goalkeepers are continually assessed throughout the season, with opportunities to move between groups as they progress and develop.

🥅 WHAT WE WORK ON

✅ Handling & Shot Stopping
✅ Footwork & Movement Patterns
✅ Diving Techniques
✅ 1v1 Situations
✅ Crossing & Aerial Play
✅ Distribution & Playing Out From The Back
✅ Positioning & Decision Making
✅ Communication & Leadership
✅ Match-Based Goalkeeping Scenarios

At IFA, our focus is on long-term individual player development. Goalkeepers benefit from specialist coaching, regular feedback, fixtures and additional development opportunities throughout the season.

As part of the wider IFA pathway, players also have opportunities to participate in fixtures, festivals and development events throughout the year. The academy has an official association with Plymouth Argyle Academy and regularly provides opportunities for suitable players to attend emerging talent and academy-related events as they progress through the pathway.

Players attending trials should already have some playing experience and a genuine enthusiasm to learn and improve in the goalkeeping position.

Places are limited and early registration is recommended.

For further information or to reserve a trial place, please contact:
Stuart - 07506 481709
[email protected]

We are delighted to welcome Tom Burstow to the Independent Football Academy as an Assistant Goalkeeper Coach.Tom joins t...
14/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Tom Burstow to the Independent Football Academy as an Assistant Goalkeeper Coach.

Tom joins the IFA goalkeeping department with a strong footballing background, having spent many years involved in the game as both a player and coach. Throughout his playing career, he has experienced a variety of football environments, including training and development opportunities with both Plymouth Argyle and Truro City, alongside competing within the men’s game. These experiences have provided him with valuable insight into the standards, commitment and mentality required to perform and develop within the modern game.

Through his involvement with football, Tom has developed a strong understanding of the technical, tactical and psychological demands of the goalkeeping position. His experiences within academy and senior football environments have helped shape a coaching philosophy centred around hard work, attention to detail, confidence building and long-term player development.

Tom currently holds his FA coaching qualifications and is committed to continuing his professional development through further FA coaching and specialist goalkeeping awards. He is passionate about helping young goalkeepers improve their technical ability, decision-making and understanding of the game, whilst creating a positive, challenging and supportive learning environment in which players can thrive.

As part of the IFA goalkeeping department, Tom will work alongside our coaching team to support the delivery of our structured goalkeeper development programme, helping to provide aspiring goalkeepers with high-quality coaching and guidance as they progress through the pathway.

We are delighted to welcome Tom to the coaching team and look forward to supporting his continued development as a coach whilst he helps develop and inspire the next generation of goalkeepers within the Independent Football Academy.

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Saltash
PL126LG

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