UNITED KINGDOM FOOTBALL ACADEMY
ABOUT UKFA
The area covers all you need to know about UKFA...who we are, what we want to achieve & our plan to do that.
UKFA PHILOSOPHY
Our goal is crystal clear...we want to help children develop elite behaviours in terms of their performances on & off the pitch.
WHAT DOES ''ELITE BEHAVIOURS'' MEAN?
It's all about a child representing themselves, their teammates, their family, and UKFA in the best possible manner at all times.
Hardworking
Respectful
Humble & Gracious
Accountable & Responsible
Open, Honest, Thoughtful
(All while being competitive & wanting to improve at all times)
HOW WE DO THIS?
It all starts with our fun & engaging sessions that challenge children in many ways. We guide kids into realising they have to work hard & help themselves and others around them at all times. We emphasis the importance having responsibilities & ownership even at a young age. If they need help or have any questions / issues we are 100% there to help & assist them, but ultimately they'll see improvements and enjoy their football more the harder they work. You get out what you put in.
HISTORY & HONORS
AUG 2016
We opened!! Small classes in Lohas Park & Hung Hom
OVER THE NEXT 2 YEARS
Coach Jon ran all classes & the academy solo, getting UKFA into a position where we could expand & bring in some excellent coaches & provide our players the chance to play in competitive leagues.
OCT 2018
Started our relationship with the Shrewsbury International School, helping to run their football ECA.
JUN 2019
Started classes at the HKFA Training Centre ''FTC''.
SEP 2019
Joined the Hong Kong Junior Football League ''HKJFL''
SEP 2020
Started sponsoring the LOVE 21 Foundation
THE NEXT 2 YEARS
Like everyone, we were hit hard COVID closures & interruptions (particularly in the sports sector), but we prevailed and have come back in a great position with our fantastic group of coaches & players.
2022-2026
We continued to grow becoming one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the Hong Kong Junior Football League. We also joined the HKFA leagues with successful U10 & U12 Boys & U12 Girls teams in the Golden Age Competition.. We do international tournaments in Thailand and Singapore and we have big plans and ambitions so watch this space.
NOTABLE HONORS
2018 Nike 5s - U8 Group Runners Up (our 1st ever tournament)
2018 Soccer 7s - U6 Plate Winners, U7 Cup Winners
2019 Nike 5s - U8 Quarter Finalists
2019 Soccer 7s - U6 Shield Winners, U7 & U8 Cup Semi finals
2020 HKJFL - U8 Prem Champions, U10 Dev Champions
2021 HKJFL - U9 Prem Champions
2022-2023 HKJFL SEASON:
U9 & U11 Boys - Prem League Winners
U7 Boys & U10 Girls - Champ Runners Up
U10 Boys - Champ A League Winners
U8, U10, U11 & U13/14 Boys - Champ B League Winners
2023 Soccer 7s:
U8 Prem Shield Winners
U9 Champ Plate Winners
U10, U11 Boys & U10 Girls - Prem Cup Runners Up
U7 Champ Cup Runners Up
UKFA CODE OF CONDUCT
We have a set of minimum standards that all players, coaches & parents must adhere too. This is sent to all families before they join, so they know the expectations. Please click the link below to read the document.
UKFA & LOVE 21 FOUNDATION
UKFA proudly display the LOVE 21 FOUNDATION name on the front of our player & coaches shirts.
We approached the foundation about allowing us to sponsor them for 2 very specific reason. One being the fantastic work they do here in Hong Kong and the second is the foundation has a special connection for UKFA owner Jon Philpott, when talking about the partnership he said ''I am extremely honoured to partner with the Love 21 Foundation and we will display their name with great pride. This charity really touches my heart as I have a family members back in the UK with Down syndrome and Autism, and I know first hand the amazing work similar foundations have done for them. I don't know what my family would have done without their amazing support. I see the great work the Love 21 Foundation does here in Hong Kong and I want more people to be aware of it''.
The Love 21 Founder, Jeff Rotmeyer explains who they are...''Love 21 are a charity dedicated to bettering and empowering the lives of those living with Down Syndrome & Autism in Hong Kong through physical activity and nutrition''.
UKFA PATHWAY
You may be wondering what the path may look like with UKFA if your child is dedicated to the beautiful game. These are the steps that will provide them with excellent opportunities.....