Welcome to Pathway Development Centre

At Pathway Development Centre, we nurture talent and develop the leaders of tomorrow in football. Join us in our journey to excellence.

150+

Players Developed

30+

Years of Experience

100+

Tournaments Won

PDC Are Recruiting... 

Pathway Development Centre (PDC) are recruiting now for next season (25/26)

We would initially like to invite U6, U7 & U8 players who are looking for Saturday league football. 

We are affiliated to Dorset FA, hold our accredited status and are proud members of the JPL and Hampshire Testway Leagues. 

PDC offer coaching from UEFA qualified coaches, offer pathways and opportunities to professional club fixtures, participate in both league and cup competition fixtures and offer summer tournaments!! 

If you are looking for Saturday football and your son/daughter is currently in Year R, 1 or 2 then please get in contact today!

About Pathway Development Centre

Pathway Development Centre (PDC) are one of the leading football providers in Dorset. 

With a strong emphasis on developing children from 4 years to U16s. 

PDC have an impressive success rate with over 150 players given the opportunity to emerge within professional club development centres and a further 75+ players progressing onto contracted professional football academies including AFC Bournemouth, Southampton FC, Portsmouth FC, Oxford United, Watford, Exeter City, MK Dons plus many more

We offer grassroots interventions and are proud members of the Junior Premier League, Hampshire Testway League and Dorset League.

We pride ourselves on adopting a family club ethos and strive to unleash the potential of our future stars

Our Highlights

Discover our key offerings and achievements.

Expert Coaching & Training

Our team of UEFA qualified coaches brings a wealth of experience, ensuring the best training for all players.

Saturday & Sunday
Fixtures

We offer Saturday league football within either the Hampshire Testway League or JPL alongside Sunday league football the Dorset League

Invitational Academy Fixtures

We have built strong relationships with Professional Club Academies and will offer invitational fixtures within the Pro club environment

 Tournaments & Holiday Clubs

We actively seek tournaments for all of our teams alongside school holiday and after school clubs

Leading Football Academy Provider on the South Coast

Your destination for football mastery

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