
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is this football scouting course for?
Anyone in the world who is interested in becoming a professional part time or full time 1st team football scout in either a live or video scouting role or who simply has an interest in learning how scouts work at elite level
Will signing up to the course help me in getting an opportunity to work for a professional football club?
Yes, because the course replicates how you would scout for a professional club where upon completion you will have the opportunity to scout for one of the clubs we worth in the UK, Europe, USA or Australia. For example we have 7 guys scouting for FC Twente who are based in the UK, Holland, Australia, India & Ireland. Another is also based in Colombia who started scouting for Brentford FC directly on completion.
Do I need any qualifications or coaching badges to sign up to this scouting course?
Absolutely not! No playing experience or academic qualifications are required to sign up to our online scouting course as everything is covered on the course!
Am I too young or too old to become a football scout?
No! If you are an adult & good enough then you are old enough! For example our owner Steve Simmons began scouting professionally for Wycombe Wanderers aged 19. We have also placed individuals at clubs below this age. We have course attendees scouting for clubs aged 18-60.
Can women sign up to the scouting course?
Absolutely!
Will I receive official CPD certification on completion of the football scouting course?
Official signed & date CPD stamped certification is issued upon completion including a personal letter of recommendation for future use.
Will I get feedback on my practical written reports from a scout working for a professional team?
Yes! Steve Simmons will be your own personal mentor from start to finish & after the course.
What do I need to start this football scouting course?
Laptop or iPad, Internet connection & E-mail address! The course is completely online based & completed all in your own time! Live chats will always be recorded & can be accessed by course attendees!
What if I can’t make a live chat?
No problem! All chats are recorded for you to watch in your own time or we can send them to you by e-mail!
Do I have to talk on the live chats?
No! We love to hear from people however if you just want to sit back and listen then no problem!
What if I live in the USA or outside the UK?
We have course attendees scouting for clubs in both live & video scouting roles across the UK, Europe, A-League & MLS who live in various locations across the world. For example we have someone in Colombia who works as a video scout for Brentford. We have 7 at FC Twente in both live & video scouting roles who are based in the UK, Holland, Ireland, India & Australia.
Can I live anywhere in the world to complete this football scouting course?
Yes, providing you have a laptop, internet connection & e-mail address
Will there be practical scouting involved?
Yes – the course replicates how you would scout for a professional club so you will be completing practical scouting assignments & using the scouting platform used by clubs across the world, including Premier League, which is very user friendly.
You will instantly receive sample scouting reports, templates & scouting handbook guides upon signing up via e-mail! Templates replicate those used by Premier League clubs.
How do I complete the football scouting course?
Watching all webinars with guest speakers, reading scouting material provided & in completing all practical scouting tasks at a time convenient to yourself! No exams, no pressure, no deadlines!
Full feedback & mentorship is provided during and after the course
How soon can I complete the football scouting course?
Within approximately 30-35 hours
Will I gain professional contacts from signing up to this football scouting course?
Yes! You will be in contact with an experienced 1st team Premier League & European scout from the moment you sign up or contact us!
Will I receive training in using scouting platforms that clubs use?
Yes! The scouting platforms are very user friendly but important to get you experience in using them.
Do you provide training on WYSCOUT?
Yes, we have teamed up with WYSCOUT & you will have full access use experience & after the course!
What happens once I sign up & make payment?
You will instantly receive all course material including access to previous live video hosted chats with current / former Premier League managers, chief scouts, technical directors & player’s.
What is your refund policy?
Upon placing a deposit or signing up we do not issue refunds as you will receive access to all webinars & course literature
How are you able to provide opportunities?
We work with clubs across the UK, Europe, Australia & USA. When they need scouts they contact us & we are then able to place / recommend individuals to clubs who have completed the course. The course replicates how you would scout for a club & is key as to why clubs work with us.
Can I pay for the scouting course in instalments?
Yes! You would just need to select KLARNA at the checkout who provide interest free options. You can also secure your place from £95 using code ’95DEPOSIT’ on the booking page.

NEXT ONLINE SCOUTING COURSE: 2ND OCTOBER 2023
COURSE PLACES REMAINING: 2