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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE - LEAGUE TEAMS

Centre of Excellence league teams​

The WLFC Centre of Excellence league teams are for players who are ready to compete and show the attributes required to grow through their development and competitive phase of their football journey. Our league teams programme provides players with the opportunity to play competitive football across the weekend (Saturday & Sunday). The league team is invitation only!

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The purpose of our league teams is to provide a platform where children aged 6–16 can showcase their ability while receiving high-level coaching. Whether you’re looking to develop your child/children game through our development centre or aspire to earn an invitation into our Centre of Excellence, we provide a clear pathway for players to learn, compete, and reach their potential.

Saturday League Team (U6-U11):
Our Saturday teams compete in the Epsom & Ewell Youth Football League and are exclusively for players who are part of our Development Centre. This gives players the chance to put their training into practice in a competitive match environment while continuing their development.

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Entry Pathway:

  • 90% of players are selected from the WLFC Development Centre

  • 10% are recruited through:

    • WLFC Holiday Camps

    • External referrals

We DO NOT hold annual or open trials for our Saturday teams. All players are recruited from our development centre sessions. This is to ensure we have a pathway into competitive football for those committing to our programeme.​

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To be invited, players must:

✔ Once a week training (minimum)

✔ Show commitment and a strong work ethic

✔ Demonstrate a positive attitude to learning – be coachable

✔ Work well within a team

✔ Show good to excellent football ability

✔ Display the WLFC Lions Pillars consistently

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If your child/children has been invite to represent our Sunday team, please click 'registration form' to start registration. Password required.

Sunday League Team (U6-U16):

Our Sunday teams compete in the Tandridge Youth Football League and are invite-only, in line with our Centre of Excellence pathway. Players are selected based on their technical ability, attitude, commitment, and overall readiness for the programme.

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Entry Pathway:

  • 60% of players are selected from the WLFC Development Centre

  • 40% are recruited through:

    • WLFC Holiday Camps

    • Annual/Open Trials

    • External referrals

To annual/open trials information, click our 'Sunday Trials' button.

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To be invited, players must:

✔ Twice a week training (minimum)

✔ Show commitment and a strong work ethic

✔ Demonstrate a positive attitude to learning – be coachable

✔ Work well within a team

✔ Show good to excellent football ability

✔ Display the WLFC Lions Pillars consistently​

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If your child/children has been invite to represent our Sunday team, please click 'registration form' to start registration. Password required.

PLAYER  GROUPING:

Category                                                  League                                Age Focus                             Key Emphasis

Development Phase (U6-U11)               Saturday & Sunday             Foundation years                  Technical ability, confidence, understanding

Competitive Phase (U12-U16)               Sunday Only                       Older youth teams                Performance, positional awareness, match competition

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