Thousands enjoy summer soccer schools
More than 2,000 young players have attended a BHAFC Soccer School during the summer holidays. The Foundation ran summer football activities all over East and West Sussex during the school holiday, providing children with a place to play and learn over the summer. Sessions ran at 13 different locations across Sussex, including several new girls-only
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
Disability football festival at Hale End
More than 250 young players from across England came together for the final Premier League Disability Football Festival of the summer at Arsenal’s Hale End. Premier League Disability Football Festivals giving young people a sense of belonging; this festival was one of three held throughout the year, bringing together 14 to 16-year-olds for short, sharp
Pan-disability success in Surrey
The BHAFC Foundation’s pan-disability sides enjoyed a successful trip to the Surrey FA for a series of tournaments. The Godstone Farm Pan-Disability Tournament – a fixture of the football calendar – sees pan-disability teams from across the south east compete. Our Under-12s, Under-16s, and adult sides all travelled to Surrey to take part, with our
How to get involved in girls’ football
In the wake of yet another brilliant success for the Lionesses, we’ve had lots of people asking us about how their daughter can start playing football. We offer playing opportunities for girls aged 5-16 of all skill levels – from free community football to an elite pipeline to the women’s first team, there’s something suitable