Welcome to The After Academy, if you're a former academy player seeking direction after football, you're in the right place.

Embrace a World Beyond the Pitch

Your journey through the football academy teaches more than the game on the pitch. Your time in a professional club environment instils discipline, teamwork, resilience, and a unique perspective on achieving goals. The After Academy recognises these valuable traits and is dedicated to helping you apply them in new, fulfilling careers outside of football.

Exclusive Opportunities for Former Players

Our programmes are specifically designed for young former Premier League, WSL and EFL players. Whether you're looking into apprenticeships or seeking full-time employment, we offer a wide range of opportunities.

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates must be over the age of 18 and have the ability to commit to full-time work.
• Participants must have the right to work within the UK/England
• Given the nature of The After Academy to support former players into entry level roles, candidates must have no more than 12 months’ experience in a similar role
• Participants must have been members of the PFA 

How to Get Started

Ready to explore what the future holds? Here's how to begin:

• Log In: Access The After Academy portal using your PFA member login credentials. If you haven't signed up yet, registration is simple and quick.
• Explore: Navigate through our listings of jobs, apprenticeships, and educational opportunities. Each listing provides detailed information to help you find the right fit.
• Apply: When you find an opportunity that excites you, follow the instructions to apply. Our team is here to support you through every step.

Join Us

Your skills on the field have prepared you for so much more than you realise. It's time to explore, apply, and embrace the opportunities that await with The After Academy. Your new beginning starts here.