# Premier League program aids former academy players

The Premier League's Futures programme provides support to players who were released from academy systems. It offers career advice, educational opportunities, and mental health resources to help them transition into new paths. This initiative matters because many young players face uncertainty after leaving academy football, and the program aims to reduce that impact.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/28/how-premier-league-futures-programme-is-helping-former-academy-prospects) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:31 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2r015jjl0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:41:15 GMT