What Is An ID Centre?
An ID Centre is a structured training and assessment session where players are evaluated in a high-performance environment.
Players take part in:
Technical and tactical training sessions
Small-sided and match-based scenarios
Position-specific challenges
Coach observation and feedback
Our focus is not just on ability today, but potential, attitude, and development capacity.
ID Centres help us determine:
The most suitable pathway for each player
Whether a player may benefit from further development within our programmes
Appropriate next steps, whether with Diamond or elsewhere
Who It's For
Our ID Centres are open to committed players aged 6–21, including:
Players currently playing grassroots football
Players released from professional academies
Players seeking higher-level coaching and exposure
International players looking to access UK football and education pathways
Players exploring football alongside education or alternative football careers
We welcome players at different stages of development, provided they demonstrate commitment, coachability, and ambition.
How To Get Started
Getting started is simple:
Register your interest using the enquiry form
Our team will contact you with upcoming ID Centre dates and suitability
Attend an ID Centre session for assessment and observation
Receive feedback and guidance on potential next steps
Where appropriate, players may be invited to:
Further training opportunities
Development or elite pathway programmes
Education-linked football options
Showcase or international programmes
