Welcome to the
West Ham United International Academy
- North America
Tony Carr Gives Back
March 23, 2011 - The 2011 Elite Boys Academy Experience has now come to an end with almost all the players flying home yesterday. Over the past 10 days 20 boys trained at the West Ham Academy, played against the Under 15 West Ham team, watched the first team at Tottenham, the reserves at home to Newcastle and the Academy against MK Dons as well as seeing the sights of London and Wembley Stadium. Read more about their trip here. And make sure to check out the facebook page for more pictures.
Elite Boys Academy
Experience Underway
March 15, 2011 - The 2011 Elite Boys Academy Experience is underway at the West Ham United Academy in London. 
20 young boys hoping to catch the eye of the Academy staff arrived on Saturday morning before heading to West London for their first taste of live football at Queens Park Rangers versus Crystal Palace. On Sunday morning they observed the West Ham United Academy Under 10, 12 and 14 teams play against MK Dons before heading to Central London to take in all the sights and a trip on the London Eye. With jet lag shaken off day 3 saw the boys train for the first time under the guidance of Assistant Academy Director Paul Heffer. Over the next 6 days the boys will take part in more training sessions as well as taking a look behind the scenes at Upton Park and Wembley Stadium. The tour culminates with live English Premier
League action as West Ham United take on London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Dylan Tombides
March 8, 2010 - Former International Academy Player and member of Partner Club Stirling Lions, Dylan Tombides, recently had a post game interview with West Ham. Tombides talked of all of the milestones that he has already reached at such a young age. He is a consistent member of the reserve team and dressed for a recent First Team game.
Coaching Diploma Video
March 6, 2011 - Mike Kelleher, West Ham United International Academy Partnership Development Manager, recently took a group of Coaches to London for the first ever West Ham United International Academy Coaching Diploma. Here is a short video of what the event. Check out all of the Coaching Diploma Post here.
Become Partner Club
February 17, 2010 - The West Ham United International Academy today announced a partnership with Team Challenger FC (TCFC) of Medina and Avon, OH. Team Challenger Director of Coaching Joe Parente says, “This is an amazing opportunity for our kids. It’s an honor to have been selected for this prestigious program and we have worked extremely hard to deliver quality development opportunities for our kids and this will only enhance that. With their prolific success in developing quality professional footballers, we see nothing but great things for our kids developing from this partnership.” Team Challenger have also announced their West Ham United International Academy Player ID camp for the week of August 9-12th - click here to register.
Pure FC Become Partner Club
January 31st, 2011 –The West Ham United International Academy today announced a partnership with Pure FC of Jacksonville, Florida. Sean Stern, Director of Operations at Pure FC said, "We are honored to work with West Ham United and are excited about the possibilities that this partnership brings to our local players...." click here to read more. Pure FC will host a West Ham United Player ID Camp during the weekend of May 13-15th, for more details on this camp click here.
Tony Carr talks about 
Academy Team
January 23rd, 2011 – The recent loss in the Youth FA Cup was a sad day for Tony Carr and the team, but the team has won 6 straight league games now after a win over Portsmouth 3-2 over the weekend. Read more about what Tony Carr had to say about the Youth FA Cup here. Also, you can read about the team’s recent success in the league games here.
Special Guest Player
at Partner Club
January 4th, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy Partner Club, Future Sports of the Cayman Islands, had a very special guest at a recent kick about/pick up game - former West Ham United Head Coach, Gianfranco Zola. Zola is pictured here with former players and coaches of the Future Sports Club.
Youth FA Cup 4th Round
January 19th, 2011 - Tony Carr and Sebastian Lletget (former Academy Partner Club Player) of West Ham United U18’s team could not battle back in the 2nd half in the 4th round of the Youth FA Cup against Manchester United. The team trailed 1-0 starting at the 35th minute, and the score never changed from there. Read more about the game here.
Former International Academy Player Scores for Reserve Team
February 4th, 2011 –Former International Academy Partner Club Player Dylan Tombides scores for the Reserve Team as they draw 1-1 against West Bromwich Albion. Read more here.
Academy Team Shuts Out
Arsenal 3-0 on the road
February 6th, 2011 – Tony Carr was happy with the outcome of the game, but said that the conditions were very windy. “To be fair, though, I thought we adapted very well...”, Carr said. Read more here.
International Academy in
South America
February 14, 2011 - A few weeks ago International Academy Scout, Mike Leigh visited the countries of Argentina and Brazil courtesy of an invite from the Sporting Club Corral de Bustos of Argentina. While there Mike watched the host club's Under 15 tournament as well as conducting a coaching clinic on the "West Ham Way" to over 200 coaches. On the same trip, Mike was also a guest of the Pamleiras Football Club of Brazil, now coached by former Brazilian world cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Mike is pictured here with Scolari. Mike Leigh and the International Academy would like to express their thanks to both organizations for their hospitality and the invitation.
Minnesota Thunder Goalkeeper Trains at Academy
February 16,
2011 - Treston Kederer of International Partner Club, Minnesota Thunder Academy, has recently returned to the USA having spent a week training at the West Ham United Academy. The trip came about via the partnership between the Thunder and the International Academy and was funded by Treston's family. Of the experience Treston said, "Training with the best, 'The Academy of Football' has given me the knowledge and experience to push me to the next level. I hope to be back in the near future". Treston's father, Toby said, "You truly have a world-class operation and I would like to thank you very much for giving Treston the opportunity to live and breathe football at West Ham." Treston is the Goalkeeper of the U15 Minnesota Thunder Academy, '95 Region II Team, he is pictured here at the Academy with West Ham United Academy Goalkeeper coach Billy Lepene.
2011 Elite Player Academy Experience
Mach 11, 2011 - The 2011 West Ham United Elite Player Academy Experience begins in London on Saturday. 20 young soccer players aged 11-16 arrive from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia for a 10 day experience of a life time, hoping to impress the coaches of the West Ham United Academy. The Players have come from the West Ham United International Academy’s Camp Program, starting with a local player id camp then onto the National Camp and now to the Academy itself in London. Over the next few days we will be following their progress....For a full list of the boys click here.
Lletget Shines
Mach 13, 2011 - International Academy Player, Sebastian Lletget, shined off of the state sheet during the Under 18’s win over Cardiff. Tony Carr said, “Seb played very well. He was influential and controlled things. He is known for his technique and astuteness, but this time he had to dig in and I was really pleased.” Read more about Lletget and Tombides recent success here. And you can watch the video with Sebastian Lletget here.
March 21, 2011 - Congratulations to Glen King, winner of last month's International Academy Question of the Month and a brand new iPad! Glen is pictured here with his iPad and Keystone Bull'ettes Becca Meisse, Emma King, and Lexi Meisse, members of Partner Club Keystone Athletics' undefeated U-13 A-Division Champions.
Lletget Excels in U20 US Game
March 28, 2011 - Former International Academy Partner Club Player, Sebastian Lletget scores for the USA Under 20's prior to leaving for the Under 20 CONCACAF championships. Read more about the game here.
April 8, 2011 - Academy Partner Club, International School of Indiana, in Indianapolis held a West Ham United International Academy player id camp. Over 70 players attended the camp receiving coaching sessions and drills from the West Ham United Academy, a West Ham United International Academy t-shirt and gym bag. A number of players from this camp have been invited to the National Camp to be held in July. Pictures can be found here. And to sign up for upcoming camps in your area click here.
Super 9 Soccer Announces
Partnership with WHUIA
April 11, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy Partnership Development Manager, Mike Kelleher said, “The International Academy are delighted to welcome Super 9 Soccer to it’s family of Partner Clubs. We recognize the tradition and history of the game in Rochester, NY and look forward to assisting the players and coaches of this organization in realizing it’s ambitions and dreams.” Read the full press release here.
Elite Player Trip Featured 
in Match Day Program
April 19, 2011 - Recently West Ham United International Academy took a small group of players selected from Player ID Camps to England in order to get the chance to train with The Academy. The experience was recently featured in a match day program. Click here to see the write up.
ID Camp in Mexico
May 3, 2011 - The West Ham United International Academy today announced it's first ever camp in Mexico. The camp will take place over the weekend of May 27-29th and will be run in association with Mexican partner Sports Concepts. Mexico will be the fifth country visited by the International Academy in the past twelve months following the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Australia. To register click here.
May 27, 2011 - Premier UK Director Andy Thompson,“We are honored to create a partnership with a Football Club such as West Ham United and it's prestigious history, it is an unbelievable opportunity for all players and coaches involved, the relationship creates a great deal of exposure and extra avenues for talented soccer players within premier UK to further enhance their soccer development. See all of our Partner Clubs here.
Partner Club Wins
State Championships
June 1, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy Partner Club, Rio Vista FC, located in Albuquerque, NM, won 8 state championships. As of May 26, 2011 no other youth soccer club in Region IV has won 8 State Championships and advanced that many teams to Region IV Championships. Underlines great year for Rio Vista FC players 40 players made verbal commitments or signed letters of intent with college programs around the country. 2 Players Visited West Ham United FC of English Premiership after Identification at Player ID Camps on the elite academy experience trip.
Dylan Tombides Leads
His Team to Victory
Port St. Lucie Becomes
Partner Club
June 25, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy player Kevin Quintana of the reigning National Champions, Alpharetta Ambush, has won his 2nd in a row golden gloves award. Click here to read an article from ESPN about the Ambush’s run to becoming Region III Champions again this year. Click here if you want to see a video highlighting Alpharetta’s National Championship from last year. Kevin will be helping out at this year’s National Camps in Rome, GA and Santa Clara, CA.
Miglietti Soccer Academy
Becomes Partner Club
Partner Club Ties for First
National Camp 2011 #1
July 11, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy’s 2011 National Camp is off to a great start in Rome, GA at the Partner Club, Darlington School. This is National Camp 1 of 3, where we have just under 100 kids in attendance for this camp. Check out pictures from the National Camp here. And make sure to watch the facebook page for more pictures and videos to be uploaded of the camp as the week goes on. Group picture can be found here.
National Camp 2011 #2
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uly 14, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy’s 2011 2nd National Camp is starting July 14th in Rome, GA at the Partner Club, Darlington School. This is National Camp 2 of 3, where we have just under 100 kids in attendance for this camp. Check out pictures from the National Camp here. And make sure to watch the facebook page for more pictures and videos to be uploaded of the camp as the week goes on. Group picture can be found here.
International Academy on
Fox Soccer Channel
July 29, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy was recently featured on Fox Soccer Channel overviewing Tony Carr and the Santa Clara National Camp. Below is a copy of the video that aired on Fox Soccer Channel.
Paul Heffer Interview Part 1
August 9, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy recently sat down with Assistant Academy Director, Paul Heffer, to talk about his career with West Ham United. Matt Self, of the Partner Club International School of Indiana, was there to ask him the tough questions.
Paul Heffer Interview Part 2
August 18, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy recently sat down with Assistant Academy Director, Paul Heffer, to talk about his career with West Ham United. Matt Self, of the Partner Club International School of Indiana, was there to ask him the tough questions. In part 2, Matt and Paul discuss the state of the current academy at West Ham United.
Paul Heffer Interview Part 3
August 25, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy recently sat down with Assistant Academy Director, Paul Heffer, to talk about his career with West Ham United. Matt Self, of the Partner Club International School of Indiana, was there to ask him the tough questions. In the final part, Matt and Paul discuss the impact that the International Academy has had on America in such a short time.
Bermuda Player ID Camp
Technical Soccer Centers
September 9, 2011 - West Ham United International Academy has launched a new service called “Technical Soccer Centers”. You can find out more information about these centers, and sign up for the New Jersey Center here.
Dylan Tombides Update
September 16, 2011 - Word out of London is that Dylan Tombides is on his way to a full recovery. The Austrailian Striker was diagnoed with cancer after he finished playing with Australia in the U18 World Cup. In the absence of Tombides, the U18 Academy has continued their great success. The team goes for the 5th straight win, and you can read about it here. In the meantime enjoy this video of Dylan from this past season before he made is 1st team sideline debut.
Partner Club Shines
October 9, 2011 - West Ham United International 
Academy Partner Club, Bermuda Football Association, recently had a huge win against Trinidad and Tobago in the 2014 World Cur Qualifying. Read more about Bermuda Football Association here.
