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Academy festivals hailed a success

Dozens of promising youngsters have been put through their paces in a series of Premier League academy festivals.

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More success for Kickz

Youngsters from all over the country travelled to Wembley Stadium for the Kickz Awards 2009.

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United back Premier League 4 Sport

Manchester United have thrown their weight behind the Premier League 4 Sport campaign.

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How the Academies have grown Youth development has evolved beyond recognition since the inception of the Premier League. We look at the Academy structure.

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What is a Premier League Academy?

Most homegrown Premier League stars start their careers by attending one of the licenced academies. But what are these and how do they work?

Why is youth important?

How does a promising young footballer make it into the first team of a Barclays Premier League club?

Our programme

The Premier League has its own Youth Department to promote and administer youth and academy activities.

Foster care for youngsters

Premier League General Secretary Mike Foster looks at the massive changes in youth development in recent years.

Home-grown quota for Premier League

The Premier League will introduce a squad cap of 25 players and a quota on home-grown players from next season.

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