Developing Players Beyond Singapore
British Football Academy Singapore provides elite football coaching, athlete development and global pathways connecting ambitious players to opportunities in the United Kingdom, United States and beyond.
Children First, Football Players Second
The British Football Academy offers the chance for children in Singapore to reach their potential in football, developing well-rounded people while pushing them to improve their football skills.
Established Since 2018
Founded in Singapore in 2018 and built around one belief: players are children first, football players second.
Professional Coaching Team
UK and internationally qualified coaches with professional academy experience, led by Programme Director David Phelps.
International Tours
Overseas tours and tournament experiences that take BFA teams beyond Singapore.
Global Pathways
Football and education routes to the United Kingdom, United States and Spain through our partner network.
Athlete Development Through SHN
Performance tracking, assessments, video analysis and development plans on the SportsHub-Network platform.
Find Your Player's Programme
From Little Lions to post academy pathways, every age group has a clear place in the BFA structure.
Mini Football
Little Lions. Fun, fundamental movement skills and the good behaviours that prepare children for the Foundation Phase.
View Programme Ages 6 to 10Junior Academy
The Foundation Phase. Love the game, be free to make mistakes, embrace creativity and build confidence.
View Programme Ages 11 to 16Youth Academy
The Development Phase. Competitive teams, tactical understanding and players who own their development.
View Programme All AgesGirls Football
Dedicated girls sessions plus boys and girls teams across the Foundation and Development phases.
View Programme Academy PlayersGoalkeeping
Goalkeeper specific coaching for young keepers within the academy programme.
View Programme School HolidaysHoliday Camps
Football camps across the Singapore school holidays at our training venues.
View Programme 18 And OverAdult Football
Training, leagues, corporate and social football, with a pathway into Casuals FC.
View Programme Ages 17 And UpPathways Programme
Post academy. Professional academies, colleges and universities around the globe.
View Programme
Tracked, Assessed, Developed
Sports Hub Network is a comprehensive, all-in-one sports management platform. As BFA's official partner, SHN will carry every player's development record beyond the pitch.
- Performance Tracking
- Assessments
- Video Analysis
- Development Plans
- Athlete Profiles
Football. Education. Opportunity.
Helping ambitious student-athletes access opportunities worldwide. University places in the United States, football and education in the United Kingdom, and future opportunities in Spain.
- USA College Pathways with the International Football Collective
- UK Football and Education with Oxford City FC and Truro Academy
- Spain opportunities connected to Algeciras CF
Where BFA Players Go Next
The player pathway is clear from the first session. We guide every player through their football and personal journey, wherever it leads.
- Scholarships
- University Placements
- International Tours
- Player Testimonials
In Their Own Words
My son has progressed tremendously under Dave's coaching style and looks forward to each training he has. This is in large part due to Dave's commitment, preparation and ease with coaching the kids.
As the season went on you could see how Dave developed each of the kids individually and as a team. They began winning games and the kids always had fun working hard and learning new skills and tactics.
Book A Free Trial
Fill out the form and a member of our BFA admin team will be in touch as soon as we receive it to arrange your free trial.