The FA Regional Talent Hubs are delivered in 6 geographical locations across England:

North West – Manchester Metropolitan University

North East – Sheffield Hallam University

Midlands and East – Wolverhampton University

South West – Plymouth Marjon University

London and South East – Cardinal Wiseman School & Harris Academy, Orpington

There are also dedicated Hubs for Goalkeeping in 3 bespoke locations to service the Goalkeepers emerging in our system.

North - Manchester Metropolitan University

Midlands – Long Eaton FC / Loughborough University

South – Surrey FA

To ensure accessible opportunities for players, there will be 10 satellite hubs which will deliver targeted and bespoke activity to meet the needs of the players across the Region, typically bringing together players from the vastness of the region to play best v best in a variety of formats, including with and against mixed teams.

To support the identification of talented players referred through the FA’s Discover My Talent Programme, each Hub will host a series of events, including bespoke Goalkeeper Talent ID activities.

To aid the development of both outfield players and goalkeepers for future involvement in the FA’s Youth National Team age groups, up to 24 hours of dedicated regional support will be provided. These sessions will help players explore, prepare, and engage both on and off the pitch through coach-led and game-based activities, underpinned by a holistic approach to player and parent education. Targeted programmes will also be delivered to address positional gaps within the system, including the FA’s Finding Our Finishers initiative, which focuses on identifying future goal-scorers for England teams.

Within the Club Pathway, Hubs will deliver ETC Cluster activities and dedicated competitions for ETCs in various formats, including 3v3.

Across all delivery areas, there will be opportunities to provide targeted coach development programmes, aligned with on-pitch delivery and best practice across the game.

Through the Hub model, we aim to provide tailored opportunities for both player and coach development, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Talent System.

Within our University Hubs, a bespoke partnership model will be implemented, bringing together the expertise and resources of the university with the FA’s Regional Talent Hubs. This collaboration will enhance the Talent Hub’s delivery through applied academic research, enriched student experiences, and expanded engagement opportunities - while supporting performance outcomes for all players involved.