Steven Gerrard Academy Belfast

Live, train and play in Belfast and take your game to the next level.

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In Partnership with Larne F.C.

UEFA Pro Licensed coaches

Play in the All-Ireland University League

Improve your game

Access to S&C Suite

24/7 player care

This is your chance to train and play like a professional footballer. In association our academic partners, University of Ulster and Northern Regional College we are now offering a unique opportunity to earn a degree in Sports Science and Coaching while pursuing your dream of playing full time football at the highest level.

You will fit straight into an already established international club, thanks to our partners, Larne F.C. We currently have a development academy, an U18’s, U20’s, and a 1st team. Players will have the opportunity to train with the development academy on a daily basis. As part of our year round games program participants can represent the University of Ulster in an all-Ireland League as well as playing weekly in the domestic competitions.

Belfast

Train like a pro

Meet our staff

A world-class team.

  • Sporting Director
  • UEFA Pro Licence Coach Larne FC 1st Team Manager
  • Graduate of CW Post, Long Island University, New York
  • Former Long Island Roughriders player

Tiernan Lynch, Sporting Director

  • Technical Director 
  • UEFA Pro Licence Coach
  • Larne FC 1st Team Assistant Manager
  • Graduate of Fordham University, New York
  • Former Long Island Roughriders player
  • Former coach at CW Post men’s soccer

Seamus Lynch, Technical Director

Player Success Stories

A world-class experience.

  • International Academy Graduate
  • First year professional with Larne F.C. on loan at Bangor F.C. in N.Ireland Premiership

Ryley D’Sena, Australia

  • International Academy Graduate
  • First year professional
  • Currently #31 on Larne F.C. first team in the N.Ireland Premiership 

Nick Aretzis, Australia

  • 2nd year scholar 
  • Currently plays on Larne U20 Development Squad
  • Gibraltar U19 International

Kye Livingstone, Gibraltar

Creating the conditions for success.

We are currently providing a unique opportunity to live, train and play like a professional footballer whilst pursuing an academic degree.
This is a two year residential program in conjunction with our education provider where successful candidates will complete a Degree in Sports Science, Coaching and Fitness. The course is open to aspiring elite footballers 18 years & above who meet the academic entry criteria.
On completion of the Foundation Degree students have the option of a third year in the program where they can obtain a BSc Hons Degree in Sport and Exercise Science.

The Academy is based at the University of Ulster Sports Village just outside Belfast, N. Ireland. A facility which boasts everything from state-of-the-art strength and conditioning to sports injury support. The sports complex contains outdoor 4g pitches, outdoor grass pitches and an indoor 3G dome.
The university level dormitory accommodations feature en-suite rooms, private study areas, games rooms and on-site kitchen. The accommodations & educational classes are situated on site and within walking distance of the sports complex.

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Hear from the experts.

“I have been working at the Academy for a few years now and concentrate solely on Individual Development Programs for the players. I’ve been so impressed with the facilities and level of professionalism. This is a program that all aspiring football players should want to join.”

Iain Dowie
Former Premier League player. 450+ appearances & 125+ goals. Played internationally for Northern Ireland 60 times

“The holistic approach that Tiernan, Seamus and the staff are instituting can only succeed when you provide a clear pathway for all of the young players to realise their dreams. Only a number will transition into the professional ranks but the Academy is also providing the educational component that opens up other exciting opportunities.”

Tony McCall
Former Head Coach Men’s Soccer at Regis College, Colorado

AN ELITE
EXPERIENCE

  • Media Training

  • Games/social living area

  • S&C/Recovery area

  • Accommodation and all meals included

  • International pathways into football clubs

  • Training and games

  • Video and technical analysis

  • 24/7 access to support team

Limited spaces available