BRENTFORD FC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Mission Statement
Our long term aim is to continue producing quality elite players, in a safe and secure environment, who will go on to represent Brentford FC. We recognise that the success of our Centre will depend on the willingness of all concerned, players, parents and staff, to take an active responsibility to meet our goals. We will never forget the holistic responsibility we are all charged with, to help young people realise their personal potential. We will endeavour to develop young people who will go on to be a credit to themselves and to Brentford Football Club.
Barry Quin
Centre of Excellence Manager
Over the years the Centre of Excellence has been responsible for developing and producing first team players such as Marcus Gayle, Marcus Bent, Michael Dobson, Jay Tabb, Kevin O'Connor and Alan Julian to name but a few.
At Brentford FC we strongly believe in our development culture which means that individual player development is considered more important than results at schoolboy level. We continue to strive to improve all elements of the Centre of Excellence and demand that our players do likewise in order to achieve their potential.
We would welcome any comments or questions regarding our youth scheme. You can contact either Barry Quin, Youth Development Officer or Martin James, Assistant Youth Development Officer at youthenquiries@brentfordfc.co.uk.
Trials with Brentford FC Centre of Excellence.
1. There are no specific trial dates with the Brentford FC Centre of Excellence as we do not organise open trials.
2. Players (U9-U16) are asked to write to Barry Quin or Martin James with a footballing CV to include the following details:
(a) current club / previous clubs
(b) Footballing background
(b) age/date of birth
(d) position
(e) contact telephone number and address
We ask that you also complete the Application for Trial form, which can be downloaded from this page and send both the CV and application for trial form to the following address:
Barry Quin / Martin James
Youth Development Department
Brentford FC
Griffin Park
Braemar Road
Brentford
Middlesex
TW8 0NT
Before sending any applications we ask that you read the Centre of Excellence Information page, which will give you details on the standard required to become a Centre of Excellence player.
3. We will then make a decision whether to send a scout to watch the fixtures provided based on the information that you submit.
4. If the player shows potential he will be invited to train and play with the relevant Centre of Excellence age group, where he will be assessed by the group coach. If he meets the required standard the player may be offered the chance to sign registration forms with Brentford FC.
5. A decision is made between two and six weeks whether to sign or release.
