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IJF Academy

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About Us

IJF Academy is a leading football academy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Providing children and young adults with a comprehensive football programme which nurtures, challenges and supports them on their football journey.

Our Philosophy

What makes what we do so unique is our player pathway programme, designed in detail to provide progression and development no matter what level or ability our players are at.

From tots and beginners sessions all the way through to high-performance training at elite standard, we have some of the most highly qualified and experienced coaches on hand ready to support all players through their IJF Academy journey.

Meet Our Team

Alan Young

Alan Young

Academy Manager
Brodie Vogt

Brodie Vogt

Lead Coach Girls Academy
Lee Mannion

Lee Mannion

Head of Coaching
Rahim Salawi

Rahim Salawi

Academy Coach
Derek Rhoddan

Derek Rhoddan

Head Coach
Matthew Middleton

Matthew Middleton

Academy Coach
Fraser Kerr

Fraser Kerr

Academy Coach

IJF Academy has been established since 2006. We have built a philosophy which we are passionate about – Being able to provide children and young adults with a comprehensive football program, to nurture, challenge and support them on their football journey.

Our Programmes

A football journey for everyone

Squad

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Represent IJF Academy in competitive fixtures whilst training in a holistic performance programme tailored to support our most promising players to reach their full potential. 

Academy

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Develop through our comprehensive football development programme designed to nurture, challenge and support every player with the aim of progressing further up the pathway. Ideal for players aged seven and upwards.

Pre-Academy

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Perfect for little ones from four years upwards who are ready for an introduction to our beautiful game! A fun, relaxed, and non-pressured environment exploring the basics and discovering a passion for football. 

Goalkeeping

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Our dedicated goalkeeping academy provides skill specific training and technical development for this specialised position.

Private Training

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Led by our highly qualified and experienced coaches, our 1:1 sessions are extremely popular and beneficial for players wanting to take their training to the next level. Providing fast-tracked development, skill specific training and custom-made physical fitness programmes.

Girls Academy

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We're passionate about providing a football journey accessible for everyone and are proud to introduce our dedicated girls only programme, perfect for budding players aged four and upwards. 

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