Player Recommendation Form

Do you believe your child has the talent and potential to join the Colchester United Academy? Our academy provides elite coaching and development pathways for young players aged U6 to U18.

Please complete the form below to recommend your child for assessment by our academy scouts. All submissions are reviewed by our recruitment team.

✓ Recommendation Successfully Submitted!

Thank you for your recommendation! Our recruitment team will review the submission and contact you within 4-6 weeks if your child is selected for a trial.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name: *

Email Address: *

Contact Number: *

Relationship to Player: *

Player Information

Player's Full Name: *

Date of Birth: * Must be between ages 6-18

Player Postcode: *

Preferred Foot: *

Age Group: *

U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18

Playing Position(s): *

Goalkeeper Defender (Central) Defender (Wide) Midfielder (Central) Midfielder (Wide) Attacker (Central) Attacker (Wide)

Select all positions your child plays

Playing Background

Current Club/Team: *

Current League: *

Current Playing Level(s): *

Grassroots Club School Team District Team County Representative Other Academy Development Centre

Select all that apply

Years Playing Organised Football:

Key Achievements & Awards:

Player's Key Strengths: *

Why Should We Scout This Player? *

Additional Information

Video Link (if available): Video footage greatly helps our assessment (Instagram, YouTube, Veo, etc.)

Any Other Relevant Information:

What Happens Next?

All recommendations are reviewed by our recruitment team
Selected players will be invited to attend a trial session
Trial invitations are sent within 4-6 weeks of submission
Not all recommendations will result in a trial invitation
We will contact you directly if your child is selected

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and I have parental responsibility for the named player. I consent to Colchester United FC Academy contacting me regarding this recommendation and understand that submission does not guarantee a trial or placement at the academy. *