Pro-style i2i Football Academy

Football Training

From the age of 4 to 23

i2i Football Academy gives young players across Yorkshire access to first-class football training, which is usually only available at professional clubs. 

All of our coaches are experienced and highly qualified. They guarantee to encourage, motivate and challenge every player – with the aim of improving every single individual. 

We cater for players of all abilities through our ‘development’ and ‘elite’ training sessions.


Players in our York-based Academy train between 1 and 10 hours a week and compete in regular development friendlies. 

Many of these friendlies are against youth teams from local professional clubs such as Leeds United and York City – giving each of our players a unique insight into the UK’s football system. 

The i2i Academy does not affect or encroach on players playing or training with their own club teams. We are purely a football development programme. 

Player Pathway 

One of the unique features of the i2i Football Academy is the variety of pathways we are able to offer our players. 

Throughout this journey, Academy players can take advantage of our partnerships with York College and York St John University where academic study runs alongside a full-time Football Development Programme – enabling students to train 5 days a week in a professional environment. 

Due to our position as a Football Agent (licensed by the FA), we are able to assist players with finding football teams - including professional and semi-professional clubs.