Structured coaching
Programmes are designed by qualified coaches with clear progression, not improvised hour by hour.
Community Sport London UK
Youth Foundation Academy
Building confident, disciplined and resilient young people through sport, fitness, mentoring and community engagement. Delivering opportunities across London, with a vision to expand our impact across the UK.
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We coach young people across London and the UK through structured football, fitness and athletics programmes that build the habits sport leaves you with for life.
About
Sport that shapes young people.
Youth Foundation Academy CIC is a London-based community organisation creating opportunities for children and young people through sport, fitness, mentoring and personal development.
Founded in North London, we work with schools, families, local authorities, community organisations and businesses to deliver inclusive programmes that build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills.
As we continue to grow, our ambition is to expand our programmes, events and partnerships across London and the UK, creating more opportunities for young people to thrive.
YFA
Community-first, since day one
Built with London families and communities
Why YFA
Serious about young people.
We design programmes that meet young people where they are and hold a standard worth showing up for. The chrome is restrained; the substance is not.
What we stand forSafe and inclusive
Safeguarding, accessibility and respect are non-negotiable. Every young person belongs.
Community-focused
Built with North London families. Our sessions reflect the young people who turn up to them.
Positive engagement
Young people are met as capable, not as problems to be solved.
Confidence and wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is coached alongside the physical. Both matter; we treat them that way.
Multi-sport opportunities
Football, fitness, athletics and para-athletics under one roof. Young people can move between disciplines.
Programmes
Five ways to rise.
Football, fitness and athletics across age groups, with para-athletics joining soon. Plus Supreme Showcase, our competitive tournament division. Each built by qualified coaches.
Youth Fitness
Ages 8-17
Fun, structured fitness sessions that build confidence, coordination and discipline.
Youth Football
Ages 6-17
Technical football development with a focus on teamwork, discipline and pathways.
Youth Athletics
Ages 8-17
Athletics development for speed, movement, agility and athletic confidence.
Coming soon
Explore Youth Para Athletics
All abilities
Inclusive athletics opportunities for young people of all abilities.
Division
Explore Supreme Showcase
All Age Groups
Competitive tournament division. Showcasing the next generation of young talent.
Community Impact
We are part of the community.
Real opportunities for young people and families, designed with schools, sponsors and community organisations. We measure success in years, not hashtags.
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Supporting young people in their day-to-day lives
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Encouraging healthier lifestyles and habits
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Promoting inclusion across ability and background
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Building confidence that travels off the pitch
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Strengthening community connections
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Creating positive environments for growth
Events
What’s coming up.
Half-term camps, holiday programmes, athletics events and community Saturdays. Registration opens ahead of each session.
Community Event
Easter Community Fitness Event
Community youth fitness event bringing young people together through fitness, games, challenges and positive engagement.
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Fitness Event
Half-Term Community Fitness Event
High-energy youth fitness event focused on movement, confidence, wellbeing and community engagement for young people aged 6-16.
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Community Support
Free Half-Term Community Food Hub
Supporting local families and young people through community support and free food provision during the half-term period.
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Year-Round
Youth Foundation Academy Programmes
Developing young people through football, athletics, fitness, mentoring and community-focused opportunities - across Youth Football, Youth Athletics, Youth Fitness and Youth Para Athletics.
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Youth Development
Youth Foundation Fitness Programmes
Structured youth fitness and personal development programmes supporting confidence, wellbeing, resilience, leadership and community engagement for ages 4-15.
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Build with us.
We work with organisations that share our commitment to young people. Sponsorship, joint programming, school partnerships and community delivery, all on the table.
SchoolsSponsorsCommunity organisationsYouth servicesSports organisationsCharitiesLocal businesses
Ready when you are
Whether you’re part of our community or new to us, we’d love to hear from you.
A parent, a young person, a school, a sponsor, or a community group, all welcome.