IOF Mavericks FC

31/05/2026

17/05/2026

IOF Mavericks FC are now recruiting ambitious, high-performance players for our U12, U13 & U16 squads ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Competing in elite Saturday leagues, including the MJPL, we are looking for committed players in ALL positions who want to develop in a professional, high-performance environment.

📍 Based at Abbotsholme School, Rocester

🔥 WHY JOIN IOF MAVERICKS FC? 🔥

✅ Official partners with IOF Academy – the UK’s most successful private football academy
✅ 109 players signed to professional clubs since 2007
✅ UEFA A & UEFA B Licensed Academy Coaches
✅ Compete in high-level Saturday football (MJPL, Staffs & MYFL)
✅ Train twice weekly in a professional environment
✅ Fixtures against professional academies
✅ International tournaments & showcase events
✅ Genuine pathways into:
⚽ Professional Clubs (England & Wales)
🎓 Full-Time Football & Education Programmes
🇺🇸 USA Soccer Scholarships

🏟 ELITE TRAINING FACILITIES INCLUDE:
• Grass & All-Weather Pitches
• Futsal Arena
• Strength & Conditioning Suite

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL:
Russ Hullett (UEFA A Licensed)
Former Lillehammer FK, Manager: academy roles with:
Manchester United FC | Aston Villa FC | Nottingham Forest FC | West Bromwich Albion FC | Notts County Academy Manager

🚀 IOF Mavericks FC is building for the future, with a long-term vision that includes progression into semi-professional football.
We are now identifying talented, hard-working players who are serious about taking their football to the next level.

⚡ LIMITED TRIAL SPACES AVAILABLE ⚡
📩 Apply now and begin your journey:
https://forms.gle/5fgXbwwVUmEKPr7H8

🌐 www.iofmavericksfc.com
🌐 www.iofacademy.com

13/05/2026

13/04/2026

Reminder: Stage 2 of the Pre Academy coaching starts on Tuesday 21st April, 5-6pm at Abbotsholme School and this will be a 5 x week block. The session will also be on the grass fields. To book please click this link https://forms.gle/ETcQsNPxVM2Q1jNS8
www.iofacademy.com

10/04/2026

IOF Mavericks FC are now recruiting high-level players for the 26/27 season. MJPL⚽ Teams: U10 | U12 | U13 | U16 | U18 MYFL
(Competing in the MJPL League) Are you ready to take your game to the next level?

📍 Location: Abbotsholme School, Rocester
WHY CHOOSE IOF MAVERICKS FC?
✅ 108 players signed to professional clubs
✅ UEFA A & B licensed academy coaches
✅ Train twice per week (Tue & Thu)
✅ Elite facilities:Grass & all-weather pitches,Futsal arena, Strength & conditioning suite
✅ Fixtures vs professional academies
✅ International tournaments
✅ Pathways to:Pro clubs (England & Wales) Full-time football & education
🇺🇸 USA Soccer Scholarships

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL:
Russ Hullett (UEFA A)
Ex Manchester United FC, Aston Villa FC, Nottingham Forest FC, West Bromwich Albion FC, Notts County Academy Manager.

🚀 We are building for the future including semi pro
⚡ Recruiting committed, ambitious players NOW
👉 LIMITED TRIAL SPACES AVAILABLE
📩 Apply today & begin your journey
https://forms.gle/5fgXbwwVUmEKPr7H8

www.iofmavericksfc.com
www.iofacademy.com

10/04/2026

Pre Academy Coaching - By Pro Academy Coaches -The perfect start to your child’s football journey ⚽
We are excited to launch the second phase of our Pre-Academy Programme for boys & girls aged 5–10 years.

📅 Training:
Every Tuesday & Thursday
🕔 5:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Staffs/Derbyshire, ST14 5BS

WHAT WE OFFER:
✅ High Performance and Development Groups -Fun, engaging sessions
✅ Showcase games against Pro Clubs
✅ Proven record of success 108 players signed to Pro Clubs
✅ Professional academy coaches (UEFA qualified)
✅ Focus on: Ball mastery, Coordination, Confidence, Game understanding
✅ Clear pathway into IOF Mavericks FC teams
✅ High performance coaching and games

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL:
Russ Hullett (UEFA A)
Ex Manchester United FC, Aston Villa FC, Nottingham Forest FC, West Bromwich Albion FC, Notts County Academy Manager.

This is more than just football…
It’s the first step into an elite development pathway.
💥 Build skills
💥 Make friends
💥 Fall in love with the game
📩 Spaces are limited – register now!
https://forms.gle/hHUjyLW6udgzS83HA

www.iofacademy.com
www.iofmavericks.com

29/03/2026

🎉 SEMI-FINAL BOUND!🎉

What a performance from our IOF Mavericks U12s! In truly difficult conditions, these young players showed incredible resilience, determination, and quality to progress to the cup semi-final.

That's what elite mentality looks like. That's what we build here at IOF.

Massive congratulations to the squad, coaching staff, and families who've supported this journey. You should be incredibly proud.

The semi-final awaits. Let's go! ⚽💪
Abbotsholme School

24/03/2026

The U16 lads are starting to nail playing out from the back

24/03/2026

Next Season U12, U13, U16 – MJPL and U18 MYFL- Midland Youth Floodlight team Semi Pro - High Level Players.
Are you playing Saturday or Sunday football (high level), but want a further challenge, elite coaching, and UEFA academy-style training by Cat 1-3 academy coaches?
Also new Pre Academy group ages 5 - 10.

IOF Mavericks FC is looking to strengthen ready for next season 26/27.
U12, U13 and U16 MJPL
U18 MYFL Midland Youth Floodlight League with our semi pro club partners.

Following our development year, we're now recruiting high level players for next season. The remainder of this season allows us to train, play and prepare for the new MJPL/MYFL season. With only a few team places remaining

We offer a genuine pathway to professional academies, semi prop clubs and USA soccer scholarships via IOF USA.

Since forming in 2007, we have grown to bocome the UK's most successful private academy with 108 players signed to pro clubs.
Pro club and semi pro partners. Director of Football ex Manchester United, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Lead Coach/Scout, ex Lillehammer FK, Norway 1st team manager, ex Notts County Academy Manager/U23

✅ MJPL Saturday games
✅ U18 MYFL Midweek Semi Pro Teams
✅ Twice weekly elite training
✅ Pro academy coaches
✅ End of season Norway academy tour/showcase games
✅ USA Soccer Scholarship pathway
✅ Excellent facilities at Abbotsholme Private Abbotsholme School
✅ New Pre Academy ages 5 - 10 years

We have a 1st class training and match facility at a private school, so no having to worry about this, and we train twice a week with coaching by pro academy cat 1-3 coaches.

📍 Based in Staffs/Derbyshire Border
📅 Saturday/Midweek fixtures + twice weekly elite training
👥 Limited spaces available (We only have small squads which allows for more game time)

We are holding a Trials every Tuesday and Thursday
Training Time: 6pm - 7.15
www.iofmavericksfc.com
DM: for more details or to register for the trials, click this link, but hurry as limited places.
https://forms.gle/Pj1vQVs9k9X2hENd6