Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hull City Academy Türkiye is part of the international academy network of Hull City AFC and operates under the club's supervision. Our curriculum is approved by the club and our coaches regularly attend club training programmes in England.

Our academy accepts athletes aged 5-17. Our age groups are: Tiger Cubs (ages 5-7), Development Group (ages 8-10), Performance Group (ages 11-13) and Elite Academy (ages 14-17). We also run a dedicated girls' programme (ages 8-17) and a Goalkeeper School (ages 9-17).

The first step of registration is a free trial session. Simply complete the application form on our website. Our registration team will contact you within 1-2 business days to arrange the date and time. After the trial, a group suited to the athlete's level is recommended and registration is completed.

No. Our trial session is completely free and carries no obligation. The athlete only needs to bring sportswear, astro trainers and water.

Frequency and duration vary by age group. Tiger Cubs train twice a week for 60 minutes, the Development Group twice a week for 75 minutes, the Performance Group three times a week for 90 minutes, and the Elite Academy four times a week for 105 minutes.

Our training runs in two terms parallel to the school calendar. The first term is September-January and the second February-June. Camp programmes are also organised during the summer. Mid-term registration is possible when places are available.

Sessions are delivered in groups of a maximum of 12 athletes. Each group is accompanied by one head coach and one assistant coach. This ratio ensures every athlete is monitored individually and receives corrective feedback.

Our technical staff is made up of English and Turkish coaches. Our academy director holds a UEFA Pro licence, our head coaches hold UEFA A licences, and all other coaches hold at least a UEFA B licence. Our goalkeeping coach holds a UEFA Goalkeeping A licence.

Our Turkish coaches communicate in Turkish. Sessions led by our English coaches are supported by an interpreter. This also creates a natural opportunity for our athletes to practise a foreign language.

All our campuses are facilities selected against safety criteria with controlled access. Our technical staff and campus supervisors accompany athletes throughout the session. Our facilities have first-aid certified personnel and a medical room. All our athletes are covered by personal accident insurance.

We currently operate at five campuses: Maslak, Atasehir and Bahcesehir in Istanbul, Cankaya in Ankara and Bornova in Izmir. Detailed addresses and facility information are available on our "Locations" page.

Athletes travel to our facilities by their own means. Our facilities are located at easily accessible points and offer free parking. Where there is sufficient demand in a particular area, shuttle arrangements may be considered.

No, our training is not residential. Athletes attend our facilities on the designated training days and times and leave after the session. Some of our summer camp programmes may be organised with accommodation.

We offer sibling discounts, advance payment discounts and corporate partnership discounts. In addition, female athletes are admitted to our academy on full scholarships. Please contact our registration team for details.

Yes. Female athletes are admitted to our academy on full scholarships. We run a dedicated programme for female athletes aged 8-17, led by a coach with a background in the English Women's Super League.

Hull City AFC scouts travel to Türkiye at set points during the year, particularly to observe our Elite Academy sessions. Standout athletes are invited to the development camp held in England. This is one of the core aims of our academy.

Athletes undergo comprehensive assessment three times a year (start, middle and end of term). They are scored on technical skills, physical parameters, in-game decisions and attitude. Results are compiled into an individual development report and shared at parent briefing meetings.