ELITE FOOTBALL TRAINING ACADEMY
Rooted in the proven European development model, we bring global standards to local talent.
Our methodology mirrors the systems used by the world’s top academies — emphasizing technical precision, tactical intelligence, and long-term growth. We don't just teach the game. We teach players how to understand the game.
Lincoln Football Academy is a high-performance training environment built for players who are serious about their development.
We work with purpose — every drill, every session, every moment is designed to move players closer to mastery. Our programs are built to challenge, educate, and elevate, helping athletes unlock their full potential on and off the field.
Led by a professional coaching staff with elite experience, we train the total player: technique, intelligence, character, and speed of decision-making.
Through game-realistic situations, players learn not just what to do — but why and when to do it. This purposeful approach develops thinking players, adaptable athletes, and confident competitors.
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LFA PROGRAMS
ELITE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - EYDP
This program is intended to prioritize individual attention and scientific coaching techniques to foster the growth of fundamental football skills. With small class sizes and a focus on precision, tactical understanding, and mental acuity, our highly qualified coaches create a stimulating environment for aspiring young players.
PRIME ATHLETE
The Prime Athlete Program is our elite performance training system — built specifically for soccer players. Designed and led by specialists in speed, strength, injury prevention, and conditioning, this program enhances athleticism in game-specific ways. We focus on building faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are prepared to meet the physical demands of top-tier football. Every movement has a purpose. Every rep is connected to the pitch.
GROUP TRAINING
Our Group Training sessions provide a high-repetition, high-intensity environment for players to sharpen their technique, decision-making, and game understanding. Designed to mimic real match situations, these sessions push players to train with purpose, compete with intent, and execute under pressure — all while learning alongside other driven athletes.
PRIVATE TRAINING
Private Training at LFA offers the most personalized development experience available. Tailored specifically to each player's needs, goals, and current level, our private sessions allow for deep technical refinement, mental conditioning, and strategic growth. Every detail is coached. Every moment is intentional. This is where progress accelerates.
TEAM COACHING - Rec, Club, & more
Our Team Coaching service allows recreational, competitive, or club teams to bring LFA’s professional coaching model into their own environment. Whether it’s game-day management, weekly training sessions, or full seasonal support, we bring structure, methodology, and elite-level insight to help teams improve tactically, technically, and mentally. Great coaching shouldn’t be reserved for elite clubs — we bring it to you.
THE PLAYER PATHWAY
Preparing players for the next level — and beyond.
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At Lincoln Football Academy, development is never random — it’s intentional, holistic, and purpose-driven.
We prepare players for the game’s highest levels by building complete athletes:
Technically sharp. Physically prepared. Mentally strong.
Whether your goal is college soccer, ECNL, MLS Next, or the National Team, our proven pathway supports players of all levels — helping them reach their full potential with clarity and confidence.
From foundational development to elite-level preparation, every step at LFA is designed to move players forward — one purposeful session at a time.
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Where Our Players Go
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National Team, MLS Next, ECNL, ECNL RL, ECNL RL NTX, Classic League and more...
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We don’t just train players. We guide them through the entire journey — from first touch to final destination.
SOLAR SC AFFILIATION
Lincoln FC & Solar SC Merge
What began as Lincoln FC — a competitive youth soccer club with a passion for excellence — quickly grew into something greater. Built on strong values, disciplined coaching, and a clear vision for development, Lincoln FC earned a reputation for producing skilled, intelligent, and hard-working players.
In pursuit of higher standards and greater opportunities, Lincoln FC partnered with Solar Soccer Club, one of the most respected youth organizations in the country. This strategic alliance provided players with direct access to elite competition platforms, including ECNL, ECNL RL, and ECNL RL NTX — bridging the gap between quality training and high-level match experience.
With this evolution came a new identity: Lincoln Football Academy. More than just a club, LFA became a fully-integrated academy built on a holistic model of player development — combining advanced technical training, private and group development programs, sports performance training, individualized feedback, and a clear pathway to elite competition. Today, Lincoln FA stands as a complete environment where serious players come to grow, compete, and prepare for the highest levels of the game.
- Anthony Bardon
Executive Director / Retired National Team Footballer for Gibraltar
