Player Development & Talent Identification
5 Weeks
ACEP Level 2 Player Development & Talent ID Certificate
1 Learners Enrolled
₦75,000
Level 2 focuses on identifying and developing talent. This 5-week programme teaches you to evaluate players using the 4 Pillars framework, understand youth development stages, create Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and build effective grassroots development systems.
Course Curriculum
- Week 1: Talent Identification Frameworks – Process, Observation, and Biases
- Week 2: The 4 Pillars of Player Evaluation (Technical, Tactical, Physical, Psychological)
- Week 3: Youth Development Stages & Pathways (LTPD)
- Week 4: Individual Development Plans (IDPs) – Creating SMART Goals
- Week 5: Talent Identification Project – Live Scouting Assessment
What You Will Learn
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Spot talent beyond just speed and size
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Use the 4 Pillars to evaluate players systematically
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Understand the "Relative Age Effect" and how to avoid it
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Create Individual Development Plans for every player
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Design a talent identification event or trial
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Earn the ACEP Level 2 Certificate
