Girls Academy Players successful on the Lioness Talent Development Days

We would like to congratulate some of our players on being selected and attending recent Lioness Talent Development days!

Women's Pathway Leader Amy Kay, has recently attended the FA Discover My Talent programme event at St Georges Park with the EFL, with the aim of providing these opportunities to more local girls in the coming year.

Today we shone a light on the great work which is going on locally for female players both with us and at their grassroots clubs. Sharing stories of some of our Girls Academy players on the pathway that represent us and their local grassroots teams.

The Discover my Talent pathway allows players to be identified and monitored to unearth hidden gems in the girl's youth game. The FA initiative aims to give more females an opportunity to wear the three lions shirt and provide the country with its next star!

Congratulations to Jasmine, Alicia and Melissa who have moved on to the next steps in the pathway.

Player name – Jasmine Ottewell

Position – Goalkeeper

Grassroots club – Lincoln United

Jasmine has been invited to the future Lionesses Goalkeeper Development Day, Jasmine represents our U14s Girls academy group but also plays for Lincoln United and their successful squad!

Jasmine Says

“this is an amazing opportunity and will be a great experience. I'm looking forward to the day and want to learn as much as I can from it. “

Player name - Alicia Davis

Position – Midfielder

Grassroots past club – Lincoln Griffins

Alicia has been invited to a discover my talent event following referrals on to the pathway. She had this to say on the experience

“I am hoping this allows me to see where I am in terms of ability and I am really excited to see if anything transpires from this event. I dedicate my life to football, playing at every opportunity possible.”

Player name – Melissa Riley

Position – Attacking Midfield

Grassroots club – Northgate Olympic

Melissa has attended a recent event and has successfully now been placed on the monitor for further assessments under the discover my talent pathway, a fantastic achievement! Melissa achievement is the first successful referral after identification days on our pathway in its maiden year.

She has this to say

“ I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead and achieving my goals”

We would like to wish all three girls the best of luck with their next steps. We are really proud to have them as part of the Lincoln City Team.