PREMIER LEAGUE

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES
STAFF
94. Each Club which operates a Category 2 Academy shall employ a minimum of two Performance
Analysts, one on a Full Time basis, and the other at least Part Time.
Guidance
For Category 2 Academies, the Performance Analysts could be, for example, a student undertaking a Master’s degree in
a sports science related field who is on a placement as part of their Master’s course.
95. The Performance Analysts shall undertake Performance Analysis of Academy Players registered
with the Club.
96. The Performance Analysts must undertake Continued Professional Development organised
by the Club.
Guidance
This section of the Rules should be read subject to Rule 44.
Head of Education
97. Each Club which operates an Academy shall appoint a Head of Education who shall:
97.1. report to the Academy Manager;
97.2. have primary responsibility for:
97.2.1. the organisation, management and delivery of the Club’s Education Programme; and
97.2.2. the educational progression of all Academy Players registered with the Club
(subject to the duties of any educational establishment at which an Academy
Player’s education is taking place);
97.3. ensure that the Academy’s educational provision reflects the strategy and performance
targets set out in the Club’s Academy Performance Plan;
97.4. hold Qualified Teacher Status and have relevant experience (in the case of Category 1
and 2 Academies) or, as a minimum, possess a teaching qualification or further education
teaching qualification (in the case of Category 3 and Category 4 Academies);
97.5. be Full Time (in the case of Category 1 and Category 2 Academies); and
97.6. undertake Continued Professional Development organised by the Club.
Guidance
See also:
1. Rule 181 which requires each Club to nominate a member of Academy Staff to be responsible for the management
and delivery of the Club’s programme to educate Academy Players in Lifestyle Management Skills. It is recommended
(although not mandatory) that the Head of Education and Welfare is tasked with this.
2. Rule 182 pursuant to which the Head of Education and Welfare or other appropriate Official must manage the Club’s
exit/release strategy.
This section of the Rules should be read subject to Rule 44.
Head of Recruitment
98. Each Club which operates an Academy shall employ a Head of Recruitment who shall:
98.1. report to the Academy Manager;
98.2. have responsibility for the organisation, management and delivery of the Club’s policies
and procedures for the recruitment of Academy Players;
98.3. have responsibility for the recruitment and training of the Club’s Scouts (including taking all
reasonable steps to ensure that they comply with the requirements regarding qualifications,
registration and Continued Professional Development set out at Rules 194 to 201);
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