Hertford Town Youth F.C. truly believe in player development. Our coaches are fully qualified, and will do their best to help your little player on his footballing journey.
All players at HTYFC, are not only coached to enjoy their football and express themselves on the field, but to do so in the right manner. We feel a team that plays together – each player contributing their part – will ultimately succeed…in development and enjoyment.
Hertford Town Youth FC is a 2 Star FA Accredited club, this means we’re officially recognised as being one of the best grassroots clubs in the county by The FA.
Part of our ethos is, as well as top class coaching, to instil the value of sportsmanship in our players. Competition is of course encouraged, but respect for our opponents, and the game we love, is important too.
Since being established in 1998 we have grown to become one of the largest youth football clubs in Hertfordshire. We have over 300 members and 25 teams and have achieved FA Charter Standard. Our primary focus is based upon player development and enjoyment. We are proud of the quality and standards of our coaching. We have over 25 FA qualified coaches and in addition two FA qualified goalkeeper coaches as well as a FA Level 2 and FA Youth Module 3 qualified coaches. All of our coaches have completed an Enhanced CRB / DBS check.
We are based in the heart of Hertford with our Campus being based at Hertford Town FC. The majority of our players are from Hertford. However our reputation attracts players from 25 different primary schools, 22 secondary schools and 4 further education colleges from across Hertfordshire and Essex including players who live in St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Knebworth, Hoddesdon, Bishops Stortford and Harlow.
Our Junior home pitches are all located at Hertford Town FC, along with training facilities on the latest 3G pitch technology.
Players can join our Saturday Development Squads from the age of 4 and progress all the way through to U18 and even through to senior football at Hertford Town FC
Our Development Squad Coach provides coaching in many local Hertfordshire primary schools and also offers school holiday soccer courses.
Birthday Parties are available to members at the clubhouse.
We are an active member of the local community and over 150 families take part in our Annual Fun Day and presentation.
If you are looking to join or just want to try out please email details and the right person will contact you direct,
email: hello@hertfordtownyouth.co.uk
The club has in place an elected Committee, consisting of parents and volunteers who are responsible for the management of all affairs of the club. We have a constitution, rules and codes of conduct which all officials, members and parents should adhere to.
We aim to keep our membership fees as low as possible by encouraging sponsors and by running various social and fund raising events throughout the year to purchase kit and equipment.