The FA joins forces with Top Baller League to find future stars of the game
The FA joins forces with Top Baller League to find future stars of the game The FA has partnered with Top Baller League to deliver a four-part event to discover and support the future stars of the women’s game. At its core , the collaboration aims to open up England and club talent pathways to the next generation. Particularly those who may not have been traditionally scouted.
The goal is to engage 500 young girls aged 12-15 from every culture, community and background. Across the four events, young girls will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a high-energy and supportive environment that celebrates creativity and individuality. Talent searching across the country Each talent ID event will take place in cities across England, starting on March 30th in London.
Followed by events in Leeds and Leicester respectively. The partnership will culminate with a finale held at the home of England international teams, St. George’s Park.
Here, the best ballers will have the chance to show their talent in front of FA coaches and scouts. “Top Baller and The FA are highlighting that incredible footballing talent can be found anywhere, from the streets to the cages to the clubs,” said Top Baller League Founder, Manuel Silva. What will the sessions look like?
The events will host high-intensity 1v1 and 5v5 matchups. They will also incorporate skill challenges to gauge technical abilities of the players. The message of the events is simple: ‘Step onto the pitch and let the football do the talking.