The Hearts Academy
Overview

The Hearts Academy

The Academy strives to develop players who are capable of performing in the Heart of Midlothian FC first team.

 

We work with players from as young as six years of age and the curriculum becomes progressively more demanding as the players advance through the Academy.

The players focus mainly on technique, passing, movement and possession during their early years in the Academy, learning new turns, new tricks and they are encouraged to demonstrate their skills in match situations.

As the players progress through the Academy system they learn the Hearts principles of play and enhance their knowledge of the tactical aspects of the game.

Each player is developed with the very best input from the coaches, the sports science team, the performance analysts, supported by a first-class medical team.

Heart of Midlothian FC works closely with our partners Heriot-Watt University to deliver the very best Academy programme.

The success of the philosophy at Heart of Midlothian Football Club is dependent upon the teamwork, dedication and effort from every member of staff.

There is a genuine belief in the purpose, objective and philosophy of the Academy by staff at all levels of the club from manager right down to the junior Academy coaches. 

 

Academy Trials

Heart of Midlothian FC does not hold open trials for players wishing to be part of the Academy. We have a large scouting network which allows us to cover games and tournaments across Scotland, which is our main source of recruiting young players with outstanding ability.

Should anyone wish to be considered for a trial, the following procedure applies.

Players between the age of six and 18 years are asked to send their CV by way of supplying the following details to the club:

  • Name
  • Age & date of birth
  • Contact address and telephone number
  • Current club
  • Position you play
  • A list of forthcoming fixtures playing in

You can email this information to academyrecruitment@homplc.co.uk 


The recruitment staff will assess the details and make a decision as to whether or not a scout will be sent to watch the games.

Please click this link for approaching players as per the SFA Regulations Annex 9

Academy trials will last for a period of approximately six weeks during which time the player will train and play with the current registered players in the relevant age group, monitored by the Academy staff.

A decision will be made within this period as to whether to sign the player for Hearts or to continue to have the player monitored at their club.

If someone does not receive a reply within 14 days, please assume the request for a trial with Heart of Midlothian Football Club has been unsuccessful.