Our Programmes
Structured, scientific training pathways designed for every level — from first touch to elite competition.
A Programme for Every Player
At FA Academy, we believe every young footballer deserves a structured, professional pathway to reach their potential. Whether your child is picking up a ball for the first time or is a seasoned player chasing elite development, we have a programme built for them.
All our programmes are shaped by Francis Akwaffo’s scientific approach to football — combining technical drills, tactical education, physical conditioning, and mental development into one cohesive journey.
Youth Training Programme
Our flagship programme — the heartbeat of FA Academy. We recruit raw talents aged 10 to 19 and take them through a progressive, structured curriculum designed to unearth and polish the qualities needed to succeed in modern football.
Coaches work closely with each player to identify strengths, address weaknesses, and build a complete footballing profile. Training is varied, engaging, and anchored in real match scenarios so players can transfer learning directly to the pitch.
What Players Will Develop
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Technical Skills
Ball control, passing accuracy, dribbling, finishing, and set-pieces through targeted repetition drills.
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Football Intelligence
Reading the game, understanding positions, transitions between attack and defence, and decision-making under pressure.
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Physical Fitness
Speed, agility, stamina, and injury prevention — age-appropriate conditioning to build athletic foundations.
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Mental Strength
Confidence, resilience, leadership, and the winning mentality instilled through structured challenges and match play.
Starlets — Girls Programme
The Starlets programme is our dedicated girls football initiative — one of the most important things we do at FA Academy. Women’s football is growing fast across Ghana and Africa, and we are committed to giving girls in Kumasi a serious, professional platform to develop and compete.
Training sessions are led by experienced coaches in a safe, structured, and encouraging environment. We celebrate every milestone, build confidence through repetition, and help girls develop a genuine love for the game alongside real footballing ability.
Programme Highlights
Elite Development Programme
The Elite Development Programme is FA Academy’s highest tier — reserved for players who demonstrate exceptional ability, attitude, and commitment. Selected by head coaches based on consistent performance across regular training, this programme prepares players for the next level of competition.
Players in this programme receive more intensive coaching, video analysis sessions, individual performance reviews, and opportunities to participate in higher-level tournaments and exposure events attended by club scouts from the Ghana Premier League and beyond.
Elite Programme Includes
Players review match and training footage with coaches to understand tactical positioning and technical errors.
Participation in Kumasi regional competitions, inter-academy tournaments, and showcase events.
Regular performance assessments shared with players and parents, with clear development targets set.
Links with professional clubs and coaches who attend academy showcases to identify talent for higher-level programmes.
Fitness & Conditioning
Physical fitness is the engine that drives football performance. No matter how technically gifted a player is, poor conditioning limits how much of that skill they can express during a 90-minute match. At FA Academy, we take physical development seriously — from the youngest players in the programme to those competing at elite level.
Our gym facilities and outdoor conditioning pitch allow us to run targeted sessions focused on building the athletic qualities that modern football demands. The programme is fully integrated into the training week for academy players and is also open to the public for those looking to improve their general fitness or football-specific conditioning.
Training Focus Areas
Typical Training Schedule
Sessions run throughout the week across all our programmes. Contact us to confirm current times.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Programme |
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| Monday | 7:00am – 9:00am | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Youth Training |
| Tuesday | 7:00am – 9:00am | — | Starlets |
| Wednesday | 7:00am – 9:00am | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Youth Training |
| Thursday | 7:00am – 9:00am | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Starlets Elite |
| Friday | 7:00am – 9:00am | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Youth Training |
| Saturday | 7:00am – 10:00am | — | Fitness & Conditioning Elite |
| Sunday | Rest Day | — | |
⚠ Schedule is subject to change. Call 0322034023 or WhatsApp us to confirm current session times before visiting.
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