Academy Vision
Vision
Every Crystal Palace Academy player and staff member has the opportunity reach their full potential.
Objective
The Academy continually aims to have staff and players competing across the following leagues and beyond:
- Premier League
- Championship
- League One
- League Two
- National League
- Serie A
- Bundesliga
- LaLiga
- Ligue 1
Strategy
Across the phases of development, the Crystal Palace Academy, through its staff, coaching and playing philosophy and everyday endeavour, strives to do the following:
Professional Development Phase
- Education
Support potential second careers through qualifications and guidance
- Sports science
Address the specific needs of the individual in a bid to optimise player potential
- Medical
Execute individualised movement pattern maximisation
- Football
Develop further YDP work and teach the tactical adaptability necessary to thrive as a professional player
Youth Development Phase
- Education
Provide holistic support and tutoring towards high GCSE attainment
- Sports performance
Increase emphasis on Athletic Development in alignment with the individual’s maturational status and the exploitation of game speed
- Medical
Mitigate growth and maturation related risks and conditions
- Football
Develop position-specific techniques and movement patterns, working around our Player Profiles. Increase players’ tactical awareness
Foundation Development Phase
- Education
Support the best attainment and highest attendance within education
- Sports performance
Introduce fundamental movement skills and the exploration of game speed
- Medical
Screen for and address outliers
- Football
Develop effective ball manipulation, using a wide range of game-related techniques