Building the Future: Our Academy
Colchester’s Category 2 Academy has been a key cog for sustainability and success on and off the pitch. Lightwell’s leadership team is uniquely suited and focused on enhancing and growing the academy in all areas to build a more successful club.
Academy Overview
- Championship-level Academy facilities at Florence Park.
- Colchester United boasts a Category 2 Academy, pitting us against the top teams in the country, including the Premier League.
- The Academy’s facilities and coaching staff are top of the line and integrated with the Senior team.
- Colchester’s Academy has consistently produced players who have gone on to play in League One, the Championship and the Premier League.
- The Academy’s community based initiatives foster strong ties to the local community, including use of facilities.
- Essex has a proven history of producing some of the top talent in the country