The academy’s website states its mission: “We aim to create an environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and technique, to excel in life beyond the sport.”

“We emphasize the value of sports education in conjunction with academic endeavors and work to involve parents in this process.”

Their website lists Watford as a partner in the Championship and English Premier League teams Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspurs, Leicester City, and Brighton.

Their website states that their programs are offered three days a week, with two hours of required instruction each day.

The academy appeared to have been in operation for some time before it was made public online. The website features the results of seven friendly matches, with four victories, two losses, and a draw.