JW
James Whitfield
Academy Director
UEFA Pro About Us
The official academy structure of Hull City AFC in Türkiye
More Than a Football School
Who We Are
Hull City Academy Türkiye is the Turkish branch of the international academy network of Hull City AFC, founded in 1904 in the English city of Hull. It operates to bring the club’s youth philosophy, training methodology and corporate values to young athletes in Türkiye.
Our academy works under the technical supervision of Hull City AFC. Our curriculum is the version of the programme delivered at the club’s academy in England, adapted to Turkish conditions. Our coaches regularly attend training programmes in Hull and are audited by club educators.
Our aim is not solely to produce professional footballers. By using football as an educational tool, we aim to raise disciplined, respectful and confident individuals who can take responsibility within a team. We also closely follow the academic performance of our athletes.
Our Mission
To contribute to both the sporting and personal development of young athletes in Türkiye by delivering football education to international standards, and to instil healthy lifelong habits through a love of the game.
Our Vision
To become the most respected international football academy in Türkiye and to build a bridge that carries the athletes we develop into Europe’s top leagues.
Our Values
Our Principles
Four core values we instil in our athletes on and off the pitch.
01
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.
02
Discipline
Punctuality, nutrition, sleep and academic success are the foundation of a professional footballer. We turn discipline into a lifelong habit.
03
Team Spirit
Football is not the sum of individual talents but an organism serving a shared purpose. We teach sharing, responsibility and winning together.
04
Development
We focus on the process, not the result. We measure each athlete against their own potential and build data-driven individual development plans.
Why Hull City Academy?
What Makes Us Different?
The four-stage development model applied at the club’s academy in England.
Apply Now- 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
Technical Staff
Our Coaching Team
MK
Mehmet Kaya
Head Coach
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SC
Sarah Collins
Head of Girls' Football
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