Northwood Youth FC named January England Football Accredited Club of the Month!
Middlesex FA is proud to announce that Northwood Youth FC have been named as its England Football Accredited Club of the Month for January 2025.
Northwood Youth are a Two Star England Football Accredited Club with over 20 teams from Under 8s through to Under 18s with over 300 registered players. Their teams play in the Harrow League, Watford Friendly League and Junior Premier Leagues, and they look to offer some of the best training and match experiences in the area. At Northwood Youth FC, they believe in fostering a love of football from an early age.
The club are currently working on their England Football Accreditation renewal and to retain their Two Star status, have created a link with the adult section of the club and more recently have established Women & Girls provision by becoming a Wildcats provider which has since led to the club creating an Under 11s Girls team in the Capital Girls League.
Speaking to Middlesex FA Football Development Officer, Andrew Perren on the club’s recent growth of their Women & Girls section, he commented: “Following meetings with the club over the past year, they had a clear desire to progress and grow their Playing Pathways. Early in December 2024, the club signed up and delivered the FA's Wildcats programme, following a couple of weeks of sessions, the club had enough girls to register a team in the U11 age group. Special credit must go to Sarah-Jane Wheeler & Terry Hutchinson, who were key drivers behind the growth of girls football at the club.”
The club is also making great strides with its Club Development Plan, which will help set clear goals for the future while ensuring they maintain their England Football Accreditation status this season and in the years ahead. The club’s focus on community and creating an environment where both players and coaches can thrive is evident.
We caught up with Sarah-Jane Wheeler who is the club secretary, who told us what winning the award means for the club: “This is huge recognition of all the hard work, dedication, and passion that Northwood Youth has put into developing football opportunities for players, coaches, and the local community. It validates the club’s commitment to inclusivity, high coaching standards, and making football accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial situation. This award would not only celebrate the achievements made so far but also motivate the club to continue building on these successes, further enhancing their coaching provision, community involvement, and focus on youth development.”
As winners of the Middlesex FA England Football Accredited Club of the Month for January, Northwood Youth are extremely proud of their achievements and this award helps to reinforce their role as an extremely important part of their local community.
Congratulations to Northwood Youth FC, from everybody at Middlesex FA!