THE aims and targets for the Leyton Orient Centre of Excellence are to continue to produce quality, young footballers in a relaxed, safe, secure and enjoyable environment that will progress to the required level to represent our first team.

The development and progression of the Centre of Excellence will depend on the commitment, and positive attitudes of all players, parents and staff involved.

As well as the improvement of a player's football ability we also recognise the need to develop the personalities of these young people. This approach will hopefully encourage bright, polite, positive young players in the future.

Ross Embleton
Youth Development Manager

In recent years the Centre of Excellence has been responsible for the development of first team players such as: Nicky Shorey, Gabriel Zakuani, Jabo Ibehre, Glenn Morris, Brian Saah, Aiden Palmer, Jason Demetriou and Efe Echanomi to name but a few.

Within the Leyton Orient Youth Development Programme we hold a strong belief of developing the individual player's development. This means that the progression of the individual is more important than the results in any of our fixtures. We are constantly reviewing and finding new ways of taking this programme forward, whilst constantly setting and maintaining high standards which we also demand that all players do likewise in order to reach their potential.

Trial Information

There are no specific open trial dates that are set for the Leyton Orient Centre of Excellence but if and when they do arise they will be noted on this page.

Any players requesting a trial are asked to write to Ross Embleton with a footballing CV to include the following details:

· Current/previous clubs
· Footballing background
· Age/Date of birth and current age group
· Position
· Contact telephone number and Address

We also ask for you to read the Centre of Excellence information page (click here) and complete the trial form (click here) and send it in with a copy of you CV to the following address:

Ross Embleton
Youth Development Manager
Leyton Orient Football Club
Matchroom Stadium
Brisbane Road
Leyton
London
E10 5NF

Applying for a trial does not necessarily guarantee that you will be invited for a trial period. Invitation is subject to the standard of CV provided and the current standings with registered players and age groups.