Testimonials
The PFSA are industry-leading providers of talent identification training (scouting courses) in both the UK and overseas. We value your feedback and pride ourselves on continuing to improve our services to our members. Please see below our testimonials from various members of the PFSA including Ryan Giggs, Shaun Goater, David Dunn, Timons Paul (Bayern Munich), Andy Howe (AFC Bournemouth) and most importantly Academy Manager’s, Head’s of Recruitment and Football Scouts of whom are influential in championing the continuous development of talent identification within their clubs and football in general.
I highly recommend the PFSA Level 2 Talent Identification course. The two-day session was detailed, well-structured, and effectively delivered. It featured numerous group tasks that led to insightful discussions among both new and experienced scouts. This collaborative environment allowed everyone to share valuable knowledge and experience.
"The PFSA is an invaluable resource for both new and experienced football scouts. The course is exceptionally well-structured, thoroughly covering all aspects of scouting. I highly recommend the association for its commitment to developing and delivering relevant scouting and analysis courses."
"I highly recommend PFSA Scouting courses. Their content is high quality, offering practical guidance directly relevant to the industry and providing insight into elite environments."
"We were invited by the MLS to attend the PFSA Scouting Course in Dallas; It was an amazing opportunity and very good learning experience to discuss about scouting procedures with other MLS Teams; this is a very important course who helped us all and I highly recommend."
"What a fantastic course! It was incredibly interesting and informative, sparking lots of thoughtful discussion. It truly encourages you to think differently and consider new perspectives. The delivery was excellent, and the personal interactions really led to productive conversations and analysis."
"Its great to see football scouts getting the respect they all deserve. They are the first point of contact for players at all levels. I have an enormous amount of respect for the association and have no hesitation in recommending the PFSA"
“Really pleased to have started working through the PFSA Scouting Courses as they explore both the traditional and technical side of scouting. The self-paced options are great for those like myself with a busy training schedule. Happy to recommend.”
“Completing the comprehensive suite of courses offered by the PFSA has been an extremely worthwhile experience for me and my department. Covering everything from talent identification to advanced data analysis, the courses are expertly structured, engaging and flexible around busy schedules. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge and practical application with real-world insights from elite level scouts. I highly recommend PFSA to anyone eager to elevate their scouting skills and gain a deeper understanding of the football recruitment landscape – from traditional to modern scouting techniques.”
"Having attended the PFSA 2 day scouting course, I have no hesitation in providing a recommendation to those who are looking to further their career as a Football Scout. The course was very informative and covers a wide range of relevant topics. Thanks guys!"
"The PFSA is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to broaden their knowledge in analysis and sharpen their football insight. Crammed with detail and knowledge from industry leading experts, this is a fantastic step into your footballing education."
"Excellent course!! Tutors are extremely informative and cleared lots of things up in regards to scouting. Looking forward to the next course!"
"Really enjoyed the Level 2 course at Hotel Football manchester, it was very informative and gives users of the course a solid grounding in technical scouting."
"The courses have been an important part of re-evaluating my own learning journey so far in the industry. The courses bring a high level of technical detail and personal experiences from professional clubs, which have helped me to challenge the way I have been asked to work previously and adapt for the future."
"Anyone looking to get into performance analysis, or to get some new ideas and refresh your workflows should check out the courses on thepfsa.co.uk. Really great resource."
"The PFSA Level 2 Scouting Course was run in a professional manner, the tutors were very informative and i thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I look forward to completing the level 3"
“After attending the PFSA level 2 course, I found the course to be really informative and learnt a lot, I also learnt how to watch a game from a different perspective. The tutors were excellent and I really enjoyed the group activities as you could give your opinion and learn from others. I’m still playing at the moment but feel the course has helped me to improve my knowledge of the game. Would recommend to anyone who aspires to be a scout and also those who want to improve their knowledge of the game.“
“Really enjoyed the PFSA Level 2 Talent Identification course! Thank you for coming in guys and delivering to players and staff!"
"I have no hesitation recommending the Professional Football Scouts Association in training and developing ex football players when they retire or thinking about a career change to train as a football scout."
"Really enjoyed the PFSA Scouting Courses. They're full of insightful content. I would highly recommend."
"Brilliant 2 days! Gave us as a group a different and better way to scout players and to look for players differently. Some excellent scenarios and stories, great learning curve!"
"Always good to delve into scouting and refresh on the topic. Great to hear how things are done differently outside of Orlando." Excellent!"
"The PFSA offers everyone that is either involved or wants to be involved in the recruitment side of the professional game, the opportunity to have an in depth insight in how 1st team management make use of resources. All courses are so informative and allow you to network with all professionals from top to bottom. It’s been a pleasure to work with all staff at the PFSA."
"The PFSA scouting network has give. Me the opportunity to provide reports for a wide variety of clubs from the football league to the national league. The experience has allowed me to really develop my report writing and spend time watching footballers at professional level. The PFSA Level 2 is a great course to develop the key skills to be an effective scout and provides you with lots of useful tools and information. Look forward to completing the Level 3 in the future."
