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The PFSA Consultancy is aimed at generating the most value from our ambassadors and stakeholders. The PFSA consultancy service will be aimed primarily at our extensive member base, however, we welcome new customers who wish to take advantage of the experience we have to offer.

The PFSA have already worked with several high-profile clubs in helping achieve It’s categorisation with the EPPP. Whether your system is established or yet to be implemented. We have the experience and expertise to provide a world class consultancy.

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Meet The Team

The PFSA have a wide range of expertise with many years experience within top-tier Premier League Football Clubs. Posts held by our consultants include Head of Recruitment, Academy Manager, Senior Scout and Business Executives.

David Hobson

David is the Co-Founder of the Professional Football Scouts Association and a Talent ID Expert having worked for Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers
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Jason Blake

Jason was previously the Academy Manager at Burnley and Head of the Centre of Excellence with Bournemouth and brings a wealth of experience to the team
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Dean Whitehouse

PFSA Head Coach and Tutor Dean Whitehouse below currently works as an Academy Coach with Manchester United and has overseen some of the UK's hottest prospects
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Derek Langley

Derek spent over 15 years with Manchester United in a senior capacity as Head of Recruitment. He now works with a leading sports agency specialising in talent identification.
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Kevin Braybrook

Kevin is a UEFA Pro License tutor who has worked at the top level for several high-profile teams. He now lectures at one of the Globes leading football education institutions, UCFB
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Gerry Luczka

Gerry is the PFSA's Level 2 Tutor and current national England National League Scout having previously worked for Manchester United.
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Adam Hobson

Adam currently runs and manages the PFSA Scouting Network with over 300 active football scouts covering 40 fixtures per week.
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