Help & information

Questions about Dante?

Find answers to common questions about our programmes, player development, registration, safeguarding and academy enquiries.

Programmes & age groups

Finding the right development stage

Dante Football Academy supports the following age groups across five development stages:

U9: ages 8 to 9
U11: ages 10 to 11
U13: ages 12 to 13
U15: ages 14 to 15
U17: ages 16 to 17
U19: ages 18 to 19
Senior: ages 20+

Youth Development: U9, age 8 to 9 and U11, age 10 to 11
Junior Development: U13, age 12 to 13
Youth Academy: U15, age 14 to 15 and U17, age 16 to 17
Senior Youth / Transition: U19, age 18 to 19
Professional / Senior Development: Senior, age 20+

DANTE develops players across four connected dimensions. The emphasis for each player may vary according to their stage and development needs.

Technical development
Tactical development
Physical development
Character and leadership

Joining & assessment

Making an initial enquiry

Review the academy's registration information and development pathway before continuing to the official player registration form.

Join the Academy

No. Registration or assessment does not guarantee selection. Player development and assessment are considered individually.

Training schedules, assessment dates and applicable fees are provided directly following an initial enquiry.

Assessment may combine observation and appropriate development information. Depending on the player and context, it may consider:

Technical ability
Tactical awareness
Physical potential
Football intelligence
Coachability
Character
Discipline
Work rate
Leadership potential
Mental resilience

Education & development

Growing on and off the pitch

No. Dante's development philosophy also emphasises education, character, communication, teamwork, leadership and preparation for life beyond football.

DANTE aims to support football development and personal development together. Discipline, responsibility, confidence, respect and leadership are treated as important parts of a young player’s growth.

Safeguarding & media

Protecting dignity and wellbeing

DANTE is committed to a safe and inclusive environment that respects dignity and wellbeing, protects players from abuse, bullying and discrimination, encourages positive role models and promotes mutual respect.

Read about Safeguarding & Child Protection

Photographs and videos may be used for official academy purposes. Appropriate consent is required where applicable, with particular care when players are minors. Sensitive personal information should not be published alongside a child’s photograph.

Read the Photography & Media Policy

Clubs, scouts & partners

Working with Dante

Yes. Clubs, scouts and football organisations may contact DANTE to discuss player development, scouting and appropriate opportunities. Personal information is handled in line with the academy’s privacy commitments.

Explore Partners & Sponsorship

DANTE welcomes appropriate conversations across several partnership areas: