ECA News
On the 12th and 13th of November, ECA is co-organising a Conference on Youth Football together with the EPFL, at the City Football Academy in Manchester.
Focused on youth player migrations and on the licensing of the Youth Academies, the first afternoon session of this two-day event will notably see the presentation of Manchester City's academy, together with the interventions of experts from the CIES Football Observatory, the Premier League and the DFL Deutsche Fussball Liga. The second day will see a number of club-focused break-out sessions taking place, where two club representatives will have the chance to share their knowledge and expertise in each of the sessions. A final discussion on the future of youth football in Europe will close the event.
Conference Programme:
Thursday, 12th November
14h
Welcome by ECA, EPFL and Manchester City FC
14h30-15h15
Youth Player Migration & Transfer Trends
15h15-16h
Presentation of Manchester City FC
16h30-17h15
League Regulation/Licensing of Youth Academies
17h15-18h
Panel: Licensing and regulations in a youth development environment.
18h
Visit of the Youth Academy
Friday, 13th November
9h-9h30
ECA & EPFL
9h45-10h45
Break-out session: Strategy & Management
Break-out session: Youth Talent
11h15-12h
Break-out session: Youth Competitions
Break-out session: Protection of Minors
12h15-13h
Wrap-up & Panel Discussion: What is the future of youth football in Europe?
For any additional information, please contact the ECA Administration at events@ecaeurope.com.