FTIFA PRO EXPERIENCE

Welcome to the FTIFA Pro Experience

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FTIFA Pro Experience

Chase Your Dream. Train Like a Pro.

Welcome to the FTIFA Pro Experience — a high-performance football academy programme designed for ambitious 18–24-year-olds who are serious about building a future in football or the wider sports industry.

What Is the FTIFA Pro Experience?

This elite-level training experience is more than just football – it's a launchpad to the pro game, guided by the Fleetwood Football Group, home to Fleetwood Town FC and affiliated clubs around the globe. You’ll train, live and breathe the life of a professional footballer – and gain exposure that can lead to real career opportunities.

Fleetwood Town Football Club Facilities

FTIFA Pro Experience

What's Included

  • Accommodation in premium hotels
  • Full training & match kits
  • Gym membership
  • 3 meals per day
  • Airport transfers
  • Transport to/from training
  • Competitive matches & training
  • Optional overseas trip (additional cost)
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Perfect For You

Choose Your Experience Length & Pricing

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FTIFA Pro Experience

Real Pathways. Real Results.

Graduates of the FTIFA Pro Experience have gone on to:

  • Sign pro contracts with Fleetwood United FC
  • Join international youth and senior squads (e.g. New Zealand U19s, Barbados National Team)
  • Play for EFL clubs and appear in top-flight matches
  • Transition into careers across the football industry

“FTIFA Pro Experience provides the ultimate foundation for future success.”
— Steve Curwood, CEO, Fleetwood Football Group

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FTIFA Pro Experience

Success Stories

Meet the players who’ve turned opportunity into reality:

  • Junior Quitirna – Scored 13 goals for Waterford, now a Fleetwood Town regular
  • Phoenix Patterson – Ex-Spurs youth, thriving at Fleetwood after a breakout season
  • Liam Jessop – Former FTIFA UK winger, now playing for Chesterfield & Gibraltar
  • Keito Lipovscheck – Joined FTIFA UK at 16, now playing pro in Dubai
  • Anthony Barry – From FTFC player to assistant manager at Bayern Munich
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Our Team

Coaches & Academy Heads

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Ryan Vaughan

Chief Operations Officer

Ryan Vaughan

FTIFA Academy manager since its start 7 years ago. Ryan is responsible for the operations and safeguarding of the program. Ryan overseas all our international programmes globally through our Fleetwood Football Group. Ryan is an A Licence Coach with experience Coaching and Scouting for over 12 years at Liverpool FC, Fleetwood Town FC, Preston North End and Blackpool FC. Ryan has a track record of developing and supporting players through there playing journey throughout the years.

Michael Horsfall

International Academy Manager

Michael Horsfall

Safeguarding Lead. Mick has 11 years experience of coaching at Fleetwood Town FC. He has worked between the ages of Under 9s to Under 18s while supporting some of our academy graduates. Mick is a UEFA B licence coach in football and futsal with a wealth of experience of working abroad.

Michael O'Neill

Lead FTIFA Coach

Michael O'Neill

Academy Scout. Mike has a wealth of experience in coaching and scouting at various different clubs which include Liverpool FC, Fleetwood Town FC, and Blackpool FC. Mike is currently the Chairman of Kendal Town FC and also holds the UEFA B Licence.

Georgia Whalley

FTIFA Head Physiotherapist

Georgia Whalley

FTIFA Head Physiotherapist. Georgia is our lead Physiotherapist though our FTIFA programmes and supports our U9s-U16s Academy programme. Georgia is on hand to support all our players with recovery, rehab and treatment when required. Georgia holds both her First Class BSc Sport And Exercise Therapy Degree and the ITMMIF Qualification for pitch side Physiotherapist support.

Billy Batch

International Coach

Billy Batch

International Coach. Billy is an ex player for Fleetwood Town FC who has experience playing for clubs including Ipswich Town, Norwich City FC and Stevenage. Billy is a UEFA B Licence coach and is integral to support our players with what it takes to become a professional player. Billy is also a lead coach in our Academy.

Tom McCann

FTIFA S&C Lead & Coach

Tom McCann

Tom is a Graduate with a Degree in Sports Coaching and Fitness. A UEFA Qualified Coach and Semi Pro Footballer with specialism in small group training.

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