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New Forest Football Academy
New Forest Football Academy is a Football Academy set up that is based in the New Forest, Bournemouth and Southampton area for children aged 3 to 12. The Academy offers a complete football pathway for total beginners at entry level, through to our Academy and High Performance Squads, competing in the Saturday morning Wechsel High Performance League, before progressing into Professional Premier League Football Academy set ups.

In the last three years, 30 of our Academy players have progressed into Southampton FC, AFC Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion FC & Peterborough United FC Academy Squads, with a further 80 players progressing into Premier League Development Centres. Over the summer, we were very pleased to hear about several New Forest Football Academy Players transitioning into Professional Academies with cont.
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Coach Jamie oversees our Academy from our Under-5's right the way up to our Under-12's. Having coached across the region for the past 8 years, Jamie has has great success with over 15 of his players receiving contracts at Professional Premier League Academies.

Alongside his role at New Forest, Jamie also coaches for Southampton FC within their Pre-Academy Developement Centres, which has provided players with a unique progression opportunity with the club.Over the years, Jamie also coached for AFC Bournemouth within their Foundation Phase Talent I.D Centres which has helped establish strong links with local Professional Academies.
The Hall of Fame showcases the New Forest Football Academy players that have recently progressed into Professional Premier League Football Academies by receiving an Academy Contract. The age groups listed are during the 2021/22 season with 33 former New Forest Football Academy players progressing into Professional Academies at the highest level.
Reviews (19)
Mark House
Mark House
Jan 21, 2022
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My son Seb went to NFFA for a couple of months and both he and I loved every minute of it. We had a really tough decision to make not continuing on into their high performance training sessions due to the distance away / travelling on a school night. Seb was so upset when we had to say we couldn't do it and ooking back I wish we had continued, the training sessions were very good focusing on different elements of football as well as tricks and skills. The skills taught were actually usable in a game and not just for YouTube. Jamie and the team are extremely professional and motivated, and were
Dan Woodnutt
Dan Woodnutt
Dec 21, 2021
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A friend of mine recommended New Forest Football Academy as I wanted some additional coaching for my son.
I took him along to a Saturday Soccer School session and it was apparent to me from there it was a great fit for Ben.
He was invited along to a trial for the High Performance Centre where he was given good feedback on the session & how he performed.
The training itself is excellent, focusing on development of an individual and being masters with the ball. Some of the tricks Ben can do in such a short space of time working with Niall blow my mind, he listens and picks them up really well
Justin T.
Justin T.
Dec 16, 2021
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My son Isaac attended the 2 day Christmas football course 20th-21st Dec and absolutely loved it. He also had a trial for the High Performance Centre and again I was impressed with how much he enjoyed it and what he took away from the trail session he seems a lot more confident on the ball.
I look forward to him starting properly with them in the new year
George Richards
George Richards
Jan 14, 2020
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Very high level of Football. I used to play in the Academy and played against AFC Bournemouth, Eastleigh and was also put forward for AFC Bournemouth Academy trials. I liked the fact I had the same Coach throughout the 4 years. I also did the Football Camps when I was younger, which I loved!
Ryan Puttick
Ryan Puttick
Jan 05, 2020
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Very enjoyable. Really would recommend them to everyone. All of the coaches are welcoming, kind and friendly. The evening sessions were enjoyable and well planned. Finally I was impressed with the talent of the players. Keep it up.
Wechsel Hpl Analysis
Wechsel Hpl Analysis
Nov 27, 2019
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New Forest Football Academy HP Squads participate in our High Performance Saturday League in the Under-8 to Under-13 divisions. Players are of a very high standard and the coaches have an excellent depth of knowledge of working with players in the Pre-Academy, Foundation and Youth Development Phase Age Groups. They are a fantastic member of the league, as they put player development as a priority during match days. Highly recommend!
Jayden Goodall
Jayden Goodall
Sep 06, 2019
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Coaches are very benevolent. My friends son Christoph has been chuffed with his experiences with NFF! Very good atmosphere all over the shop.
Helena Howell
Helena Howell
Sep 04, 2019
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MY grandson of 8 just spent a week at the summer camp at Lymington and he was simply delighted with his days of football, and one happy hyperactive grandson makes for a very happy grandma and grandpa! He and his friends were encouraged to do their best all the time and that came through as by the end of the week he earned player of the week award. No one was more chuffed than us!
So would I recommend this establishment for your budding football star - you bet I would?!!
Richard Mole
Richard Mole
Aug 14, 2019
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Billy has improved dramatically and is gaining a much better understanding of the game since he has started trading with the NFFA. He has progressed under them to HP squad and loving his training and games
Emma Williams
Emma Williams
Jul 03, 2019
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Harley has been going to New forest for just over a year now and loves it. The coaches are helpful, friendly and accurate when giving out individual player reviews, they certainly know the boys well and their coaching technique is brilliant Harley is constantly developing and improving every week and enjoys being part of the team
Helen Okoth
Helen Okoth
Jul 03, 2019
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My son loves the weekly training sessions with Jesse in Ringwood and he always has a brilliant time at the half term, Easter and summer camp sessions. Quality training, friendly and caring coaches. We highly recommend! 👌🏽⚽️
Ciaran Christie
Ciaran Christie
Jun 17, 2019
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I have done 2 weeks of work experience with New Forest Football Academy, to develop my understanding of football coaching. All the coaches at New Forest are very professional, approachable and knowledgeable. I have learnt many things from the experienced coaches and am keen to pursue football coaching, and hopefully I can continue to work alongside New Forest whilst studying at college.
Laura Crossley
Laura Crossley
Mar 16, 2019
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Fabulous group of coaches who develop the whole player. They provide challenge and direction, my two boys love going to the training sessions and are proud to play for them. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Jim Crossley
Jim Crossley
Mar 02, 2019
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My boys love going to NF sessions. Their football has developed really fast with the Profesional coaching they get as well as enjoying the fixtures.
Amanda Porter
Amanda Porter
Feb 26, 2019
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Couldn't ask for a better group of coaches to introduce my 5 year old to football skills. They are kind as well as skilled in their approach. He has loved every minute with them and learned so much. His confidence has soared. Highly recommend!
Sophie Marsh
Sophie Marsh
Jan 30, 2019
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My son trains with New Forest Academy he loves it. The Managers are friendly. My son has gained lots of skills that he can use to play league games and also for his Sunday team. Would highly recommend it.
Paul Legg
Paul Legg
Dec 20, 2018
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My son has been with the U11's HP squad since the summer and I am really impressed with the level and style on coaching provided. Training sessions are fun, skill based and match related. The coach work with the individual players as well as the group and provides regular feedback to both the player and parents. I have seen a real progression in his development since joining and he cant wait to get to the next session. Having been with a different academy previously, I would certainly recommend New Forest over any of the other local academy.😃
Dean Rayner
Dean Rayner
Dec 18, 2018
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Travelled over from Isle of Wight recently to play the New Forest under 11’s academy. We had a fantastic day, Jesse the manager was a joy to work with. The standard was very good and the lads loved it. Would highly recommend it to any team. The supporters the team themselves were all so friendly. All in all a brilliant day out. Can’t wait for the next trip in new year. Thanks again. Regards Dean Gurnard FC.
E. G.
E. G.
Nov 15, 2017
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Excellent coaching setup. My son has always been quite a talented player, so I wanted to get him involved in some additional training alongside his local team. I coach my son’s team at weekends, but I don’t have much experience so wanted him to work with some professional coaches to really challenge him and work with him. Since joining the New Forest Academy 2 years ago he has had Coach Jesse throughout this period and has made huge progress under his guidance. They’re Academy elite squad play regular fixtures against AFC Bournemouth Academy and other Academies across the South of England