IOF Mavericks FC

As part of our continued assessment process, we would like to invite you to attend our next trials event, which will take place at Abbotsholme School on Friday 30th May. 

This provides us with a further opportunity to evaluate the players (boys and girls) and allows the players to gain a better understanding of our coaching and playing philosophy at IOF Mavericks FC.

• Trial Details:
  📍 Location: Abbotsholme School
  ⚽ U10 – U12: 11:00am – 12:15pm
  ⚽ U13 – U16: 12:30pm – 1345pm
  🌱 Surface: Grass pitches (please bring appropriate football boots)
  🥤 What to bring: Football boots and a drinks bottle

We will also holding trials events throughout June and please register your interest now for either May or June events. 

At IOF Mavericks FC, we go beyond traditional grassroots football by offering a high-performance environment

designed to support player growth, ambition, and enjoyment. Whether you're aiming for the professional game or simply want to develop in a top-quality setting, Mavericks FC offers something truly unique for boys and girls.

Our players enjoy the opportunity to experience international football culture through our annual tour to Norway, including competitive fixtures, team bonding, and unforgettable life experiences.

All sessions are delivered by professional academy level coaches, ensuring every player receives high-level technical and tactical training in line with professional standards.

IOF Mavericks FC is fully integrated with IOF Academy’s wider development structure, providing a clear pathway from grassroots to elite-level football, USA scholarships, and potential trials with professional clubs.

We cater for both boys and girls, offering opportunities at development and high-performance levels, with all players benefiting from access to state-of-the-art facilities at Abbotsholme School.

Our focus goes beyond the pitch. We support players with access to sports psychology, nutrition guidance, and career planning—helping them grow as both athletes and individuals.

Join IOF Mavericks FC and become part of a club where ambition meets opportunity.

We are based at the prestigious Abbotsholme School on the Staffordshire and  Derbyshire border, England, 

Abbotsholme School is not only our educational partner — it is also the official home of IOF Mavericks FC, our elite academy side competing in one of the most heavily scouted youth leagues in the UK. Set on a breathtaking 140-acre site, the school boasts:

•  3G training pitch
• FIFA-graded natural grass pitches
• A professional-standard indoor futsal arena
• A state-of-the-art strength & conditioning centre

The school's visionary owner, is fully committed to developing the site into the UK’s #1 independent school for football — with facilities, staffing, and player care to match.

For details of the Full Time International Football and Education programme we run at the school, please click the link below.