Player ID Camp - Australia

October 8th, 2010 - Academy Partner Club, Stirling Lions, held a West Ham United International Academy player id camp, campers received coaching sessions and drills from the West Ham United Academy, a West Ham United International Academy t-shirt and personal evaluation.  Click here to see more pictures.

For information on becoming a West Ham United International Partner Club send an email to mkelleher@westhamunited.co.uk

Stirling Lions of Western Australia Become first Oceania/Asia Partner Club

April 21, 2010 - Stirling Lions of Western Australia have become the first partner club for the West Ham United International Academy in Oceania/Asia.

Club President Don Evans said "This relationship with one of the best Academy systems in the world is a massive boost for young Australian footballers who wish to play football in the best league in the world. The opportunity that now exists with our affiliation with West Ham is to provide talented players with a stage to demonstrate their ability during coaching clinics later this year, that will be run jointly by West Ham and Stirling Lions coaching staff under the watchfull eye of Hammers Director of Coaching in Australia Mr. Mike Leigh." 

Read More About Stirling Lions - click here

Former Partner Club Player Signs 2-year Scholarship at West Ham United

May 6th, 2010 - West Ham United announced the signing of 13 scholars from its current group of Under 16’s including Dylan Tombides, formerly of Australian partner club Stirling Lions.

Scholarship players  become full-time at the club for their U17 and U18 years.

Read the full story here

First Ever

Coaching Diploma Trip

The International Academy’s Coaching Diploma session came to an end this week, with many memories for all that attended.  For some it was fulfilling a life long dream, and for others it was gaining more experience to better their coaching.  Overall the trip was a huge success.  You can check out the full coverage of the event here.

Player ID Camp - Australia

May 13, 2011 - Academy Partner Club, Stirling Lions, are set to hold the 2nd annual Player ID Camp in Australia.  Such talent as Dylan Tombides has come through the West Ham United International Academy on to the youth team and now seeing solid minutes with the Reserve team.  Make sure to check out our Camps Page in order to sign up for the camp.

Dylan Tombides Update

September 16, 2011 - Word out of London is that Dylan Tombides is on his way to a full recovery.  The Australian Striker was diagnosed 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.  Follow in Dylan’s footsteps by attending the Player ID Camp coming to Australia here.

New Partner Club

Galaxy Football School

November 9, 2011 – The West Ham United International Academy today announced a partnership with Galaxy Football School of Sydney, Australia.  Galaxy Football School is a Youth Football Development Academy for players between the ages of six and sixteen.  Fabian De Marco, Managing Director of the Galaxy Football School said, “Our Academy Partnership with one of the world’s best Youth Football Academies represents a huge step forward for all Galaxy Academy Players who wish to become a professional footballer at the highest level.”  Click here to see all of the Partner Clubs.

George Cowie Joins the West Ham United International Academy

January 23, 2012 -  The West Ham United International Academy are pleased to announce the appointment of George Cowie as Business Development Manager and International Academy Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand. George is no stranger to West Ham United having first signed as an apprentice at the club in 1977 and then as a professional in 1978. During his time, West Ham won the FA Cup in 1980 and were runners-up in the League Cup the following year, George being on the substitutes bench at Wembley Stadium in the 1980 FA Charity Shield. Due to these successes, first team opportunities were limited but George did play in several big games for the Hammers facing Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham. In 1983 George returned to his native Scotland where he went on to make nearly 100 appearances for Hearts in the Scottish Premier League before injury cut short his career.  George is pictured here with former teammate and current Director of Football Development of the English Football Association, Sir Trevor Brooking.