Football Academy

We are excited to announce our partnership with Advanced Player Development.

Advance Player Development (APD) was founded by Director and Head Coach, Harry Watling in March 2013. APD was built upon the 'Play The APD way' philosophy, which is an expansive and positive style of football that excites and engages within the modern game. The APD way is not only manifested on the pitch but demands the players to have a hardworking attitude and respectful nature, off the pitch. Our company mission is to help aspiring young players bridge the gap between grassroots and professional academy football. One of the ways we work towards that is by offering College and Sixth Form Football Academies. This offers players a chance to experience training like a full time professional, with weekly fixtures and showcase matches against Pro Academies whilst completing their A Levels, BTECs or IB studies at the same time.

Success Story: Eddie Allsopp

“I came to APD not knowing what to expect and just saw it as another game of football with my mates. After just the first session with Harry I could see this coaching was at a different level to what I was used to. Harry took my talent and helped me grow as a player with training on a daily basis and putting me in challenging situations both on and off the pitch to test my ability and mental strength. I can honestly say that Harry is by far the best coach I’ve worked with and I will always make sure to stay in contact with all the staff at APD. I would recommend any young aspiring footballer to give APD a go.”

To find out more information about what we can offer you, please click on the link below :

APD Post 16 Football Academy

We are thrilled to annouce our APD Welling Squad for the 2024 / 2025 season.

We wish you the best of luck in your forthcomign fixtures : 

Welling APD Squad - 24 25

Mid Season Review

As we reach the halfway point of the season, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the progress, achievements, and areas for development within our football programme. The team has shown resilience, talent, and determination across all competitions, and the first half of the season has been marked by significant success both on and off the pitch.

Please click the link below to read our mid season review : 

Mid Season Review