Tiger Cubs
5-7 yearsFirst encounter with football. A play-based, enjoyable programme that develops fundamental movement skills.
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Official Academy of Hull City AFC
Live the Tigers Spirit in Türkiye
We prepare athletes aged 5-17 for the future with the football philosophy, methodology and values of Hull City AFC, one of England’s historic clubs.
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More Than a Football School
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Hull City Academy Türkiye
Hull City Academy Türkiye brings the official academy programme of Hull City AFC, an English club shaping football since 1904, to Türkiye. Our goal is not only to develop talented footballers, but to raise disciplined, confident individuals with a strong sense of team spirit.
We combine the competitive spirit of English football with a modern game philosophy and a scientific training methodology. The youth curriculum the club applies at Premier League and Championship level is delivered identically at our campuses in Türkiye.
Every athlete is enrolled in an individual development tracking system; technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial progress is shared with families through periodic reports.
Why Hull City Academy?
What Makes Us Different?
- Official academy curriculum approved by Hull City AFC
- UEFA-licensed Turkish and English coaching staff
- Small groups of a maximum of 12 athletes
- Periodic individual development reports
- Summer camp and scouting opportunities in England
- FIFA-standard facilities and equipment
- Dedicated scholarship places for female athletes
- Sport psychologist and nutritionist support
Our Values
The Tigers DNA
Four core values we instil in our athletes on and off the pitch.
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Resilience
The Hull City “Tigers” spirit means a mentality that never gives up, competes for every ball and fights to the very end. We build this resilience in our athletes.
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Discipline
Punctuality, nutrition, sleep and academic success are the foundation of a professional footballer. We turn discipline into a lifelong habit.
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Team Spirit
Football is not the sum of individual talents but an organism serving a shared purpose. We teach sharing, responsibility and winning together.
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Development
We focus on the process, not the result. We measure each athlete against their own potential and build data-driven individual development plans.
Our Age Groups
Training Programmes
Curricula designed for the physical and cognitive development level of each age group.
Development Group
8-10 yearsThe period when technical foundations are laid. Intensive work on ball control, passing and shooting technique.
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11-13 yearsA competition-focused programme developing tactical intelligence and positional understanding.
Read MoreElite Academy
14-17 yearsPreparation for professionalism. High-intensity training, performance analysis and a scouting programme.
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8-17 yearsA fully funded programme dedicated to female athletes. Investing in women's football in Türkiye.
Read MoreGoalkeeper School
9-17 yearsSpecialist training for goalkeepers. Technique, reflexes and distribution skills.
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Our Methodology
The Hull City Way
The four-stage development model applied at the club’s academy in England.
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Technical Foundation
High-repetition technical work focused on ball control, passing quality, shooting technique and two-footed ability.
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Tactical Intelligence
Small-sided games that develop game reading, positioning, pressing organisation and speed of decision-making.
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Physical Development
Age-appropriate strength, speed, agility and endurance work alongside injury-preventive movement quality training.
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Mental Toughness
Sport-psychology supported work on performing under pressure, focus, goal setting and communication within the team.
Technical Staff
Our Coaching Team
Licensed instructors with international experience and expertise in child development.
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James Whitfield
Academy Director
UEFA Pro
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Mehmet Kaya
Head Coach
UEFA A
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Sarah Collins
Head of Girls' Football
UEFA A
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Emre Demir
Goalkeeping Coach
UEFA GK A
Our Campuses
Where Do We Train?
We operate in safe, modern and easily accessible facilities across Türkiye.
İstanbul
Istanbul Maslak
İstanbul
Istanbul Atasehir
İstanbul
Istanbul Bahcesehir
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News and Announcements
academy
1 August 2026
New Season Registrations Are Open
Registrations for the Hull City Academy Türkiye 2026-2027 season are now open at all our campuses. Places are limited.
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club
20 July 2026
Hull City Scouts Visit Türkiye
The club's youth scouts are travelling to Istanbul to observe Elite Academy sessions.
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academy
5 July 2026
Our Girls' Football Programme Is Expanding
Our fully funded girls' football programme will also open at the Ankara and Izmir campuses next season.
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