Future stars: from the Foundation’s pathway to the brink of the Premier League
Over the years there have been dozens of young Foundation players who have progressed into the Albion academy. Three of those players – Matt, Aiden, and Will – talk about their journeys so far. MATT HAYDEN “I started football at about five or six years old. I joined my local team, Plumpton, because a couple
How Albion players supported the Foundation in 23/24
Players from across Albion’s men’s and women’s first teams, as well as scholars in the academy, showed their support for the Foundation throughout the 2023/24 season. It all began back in August last year, when players from across the club came together to help us spread the word about our name change (from Albion in
Future Albion stars help coach Foundation kids
Albion academy scholars have been busy supporting the BHAFC Foundation throughout the season. As part of their ongoing development, scholars in the Albion academy have the opportunity to help deliver Foundation sessions. This helps to give the scholars hands-on experience while they study. Many of the scholars have been studying to pass the UEFA C
Albion academy stars help to run youth football tournament
Children from primary schools across Sussex came together for a football tournament at the Triangle in Burgess Hill. BHAFC Foundation tutors hosted an Albion Cup tournament for youngsters from schools for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and SEND pupils in mainstream schools. Dozens of children joined us for the tournament, which encouraged
Academy stars making their mark in the community
As part of their development as both footballers and as people, the young academy scholars at the club spend a lot of time helping people in their local communities. This season, the Foundation has linked up with the club’s academy to facilitate ways for young future Albion stars to give back and learn how important