Academy Facilities

Set within our 140-acre campus on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border, the IOF Football Academy at Abbotsholme offers a dedicated environment for players to train and develop.

• Full-size 3G floodlit football pitch for year-round training
• FIFA-graded natural grass pitches
• Indoor sports hall for Futsal training and technical development
• High-performance strength & conditioning centre 
• Extensive outdoor space for tactical and physical development
• Integrated school facilities supporting academic study alongside training
• Video analysis systems

Designed to support every aspect of player development, our facilities provide the space and standard needed to train with purpose and progress with confidence.

Location:

Our location combines a safe, rural setting with a central UK position - placing major sporting venues and opportunities within easy reach.

Nearby Major Sporting Venues:

• St George’s Park (Home of England Football) – 15 minutes
• Aston Villa FC – 1 hour
• Nottingham Forest FC – 35 minutes
• Stoke FC - 35 minutes
• Manchester City & Manchester United FC – 1 hour 15 minutes
• Liverpool FC – 1 hour 15 minutes