retired_rdgclerk

Maybe smaller clubs (e.g League one clubs) could set up mini camps across their own country and only the richer clubs could branch out across europe and the world.

retired_liz culp

Great Idea. There should be a feature where you can see how players develop, the current training system is imo too basic.

retired_lovelyminoo

Why would it only be the large clubs that would have this? That would create a huge imbalance in the game whereby only the top sides will get the best youngsters.

I know up here that coaches from Caley used to go along to schools to help teach the kids a few more things about football and take them for training sessions.

If they spotted someone good then they might recommend them to the club.

Then it could be a case of getting a news item like "Your coach John Smith recommends taking a closer look at David Aragon and maybe sign him up to the youth team".

retired_Francie

I think its a really good idea, its my favorite part of the game bringing youngster through the youth system.

retired_jacqueline722

ajax has a youth camp in cape town, south africa and ajax isn't a very rich club

great idea though

retired_rdhertsel

Several danish clubs have had youth camps in Nigeria and South Africa.. so not only the richest clubs should be able to have one..

retired_jbug13

Great idea. Make it so SI

retired_babygirlgiggles

Just for the ignorant and clueless souls (read: me): what's the difference between a feeder team and a youth camp?

retired_dolphin22

brilliant idea. Maybe the starting age for the kids could be 10 onwards giving you chance to groom some little gems!

retired_dchago

A feeder club is generally a team who a bigger club will send players to in order to gain match experience.

A youth camp/academy is a facility that a club will set up in another country in order to try and develop youngsters. Any they deem good enough will then be signed for the club.