North East Sport Youth FC: Kick Off Your Future
- Join our inclusive football community at Monkwearmouth Academy, where young players thrive through fun, development-focused football.
Kick Off Your Future: Inclusive Football, Community
Football for Kids in Sunderland: Our Vision, Mission, and Goals
- Empowering young players through age-appropriate formats, such as 3v3 for U7s, to maximize skill development and enjoyment.
- Investing in the next generation with innovative training programs and mentorship that inspire lifelong passion for the game.
- Fostering community pride and ambition through inclusive football opportunities that unite diverse backgrounds.
- Transforming our Monkwearmouth Academy hub into a center of excellence for youth football, delivering structured coaching and amplifying community impact.
- Building stronger communities by delivering high-quality, age-appropriate football experiences that align with FA Future Fit formats.
- Unlocking individual potential and nurturing a lifelong love for football through tailored coaching and inclusive opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, ability, or background.
- Promoting fair play, respect, and sportsmanship across all levels, fostering a culture of teamwork and integrity.
- Upholding the FA Community Charter Standard, ensuring excellence in governance, safeguarding, and inclusivity.
- Equipping coaches and managers with cutting-edge training and resources to implement new playing formats and Laws of the Game.
- Strengthening partnerships with Monkwearmouth Academy and local businesses to drive community impact and support our rebuild.
- Ensure accessible football for every child by rebuilding teams to align with FA Future Fit formats (e.g., 3v3 for U7s, 5v5 for U9s) by the 2026-27 season, welcoming players of all backgrounds.
- Deliver comprehensive training and mentorship programs tailored to new age-specific formats, enhancing technical skills and personal growth.
- Leverage football to strengthen community ties, promote social integration, and engage stakeholders in the benefits of FA Future Fit.
- Develop a safe, state-of-the-art environment at the Monkwearmouth Academy hub, equipped for new formats like 3v3 and 5v5, to support learning and development.
- Champion fair play, sportsmanship, and respect among players, officials, and teammates, embedding the developmental ethos of FA Future Fit.
- Maintain and enhance our FA Community Charter Standard, demonstrating leadership in quality, inclusivity, and safeguarding.
- Provide ongoing training and resources for coaches and managers to master FA Future Fit formats and deliver exceptional experiences.
- Forge robust partnerships with Monkwearmouth Academy and local businesses to secure resources, sponsorships, and facility upgrades for the FA Future Fit transition.
- Create a detailed transition plan by September 2025, including timelines, coach training, and community communication, to ensure readiness for the 2026-27 season.
- Engage with FA support, such as webinars and resources at englandfootball.com/futurefit, to stay ahead of implementation guidelines.
- Your club welfare officers
Peter Curtis
Lindsay Williams
- why choose us
Who We Are
Founded in 2009 by Peter Curtis, North East Sport Youth FC has long been a cornerstone of grassroots football in North East England, known for its inclusive ethos and opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. At its peak, the club fielded 30 teams, from U6s to two adult squads, competing in the Russell Foster League and Durham FA Leagues. However, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted our operations, leading to a pause and a reduction to 14 teams.
As of April 2025, we are in an exciting rebuild phase, revitalizing our club with a focus on welcoming new players and rebuilding our community. With the support of our dedicated 30 volunteers, we’re preparing to align with the FA Future Fit strategy, introducing age-appropriate formats like 3v3 for U7s and 5v5 for U9s by the 2026-27 season to enhance skill development and fun. Based at our Monkwearmouth Academy hub in Sunderland, we provide a supportive environment where players can grow, forge friendships, and rediscover the joy of football.
Our commitment to inclusivity remains unwavering, inviting individuals of all backgrounds to join our 14 teams or volunteer. With strong partnerships, including Monkwearmouth Academy, we’re poised to rebuild stronger, delivering memorable football experiences and making a lasting impact in Sunderland’s football community.
How We Coach
In a positive FUN learning environment that is AGE specific • Inclusively for every ability • With the development of every individual being paramount in helping them reach their FULL potential • Across every age group in a fair and consistent manner • Within the rules and spirit of the game whilst adhering to the FA’s ‘RESPECT’ campaign at all times
How We Play
To win but not at all costs • In line with our club’s agreed playing philosophy whilst maintaining the highest standards • With total commitment and pride in the club • In an expansive and exciting way that allows the players to express themselves without fear • With RESPECT to the match officials, opponents & our fellow club members/officials • As a TEAM - we win, draw or lose together • With positivity no matter the result
How We Support
Creating a safe & positive environment for all members & visitors • To allow all of our members to reach their full potential • Every individual via the welfare officer • Providing regular up to date coaching resources to aid coaching staff in their development & delivery • In an open & honest way at all times • Providing routes into coaching, officiating etc
The Player
Committed to our club’s aims/philosophy of the club’s code of conduct • Open minded to learning new skills & a love of practice • To become a role model & ambassador for our club • Prepared to put the team 1st & themselves 2nd • Take an active part in their own development
