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Briton Ferry Llansawel Academy

About Us

Briton Ferry Llansawel Academy is a football development organisation based in Briton Ferry, Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It operates as the youth development structure associated with Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC and provides organised football opportunities for boys and girls across multiple age groups. The academy is focused on developing young footballers through structured coaching, competitive football and player development programmes. It operates Football Association of Wales (FAW)-accredited academy teams and provides pathways for young players to progress through different stages of football development. Its programmes include boys' academy teams, girls' development activities and pre-academy opportunities. The academy organises player trials before the beginning of each season, allowing prospective players to demonstrate their abilities and potentially join its development structure. Its youth football activities are designed to improve technical skills, tactical understanding, physical development, teamwork and sportsmanship. The academy also provides opportunities for coaches and other football professionals to contribute to the development of young players. It operates at The Renewable Centre Stadium, located on Old Road in Briton Ferry, which is also the home ground of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC. The academy's activities are connected with the wider football development objectives of the senior club, which has a strong community presence in the Neath Port Talbot area. The organisation emphasises safeguarding, equality, respect, fair play and creating a positive environment for young participants. Its policies include player and parent codes of conduct, safeguarding procedures, an equality charter and community involvement initiatives. Through its age-group teams and development programmes, the academy supports the progression of young footballers and contributes to grassroots football in South Wales. It works with players, families, coaches, volunteers and local partners to provide structured football experiences and encourage participation in the sport. Its connection with Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC provides a pathway between youth football and the club's senior football structure.

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