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Level
National-level pathway. College showcases, year-round.
About
Black Watch Premier Football Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit soccer club based in Albany, NY, proudly serving the community since 1996. The academy focuses exclusively on male youth footballers ages 12-19 who train four times per week in a competitive environment. Led by Technical/Academy Director and Founder Steve Freeman, BWP FA emphasizes a very technical, creative, and attack-minded playing philosophy with player-centric development. The club competes in ECNL Regional League and has secured long-term facilities at both Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie and Kiwanis Park in Latham.
Programs
Technical Training Center, International Training Center, BWP FA Goalkeeper Academy, Academy Programming, Girls Academy Programming, Talent ID Center
Leadership & Coaching
Steve Freeman
Technical/Academy Director & Founder
Ricardo Vaz Tê
Technical Director
Dylan Martin
Director of Goalkeeping
Andrew Lehning
Sports Performance Training Integration Lead
Dr. Cristina Fink
Director of Mental Performance
Joe Machado
Coach
F.J. Zwicklbauer
Technical Staff
Graciano Brito
Technical Staff
Training & Facilities
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Fees & Costs
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BWP Football Academy conducts open trials and ECNL RL trials. The 2025/26 open trials have been announced with trials starting June 16th mentioned for ECNL-RL. Large turnouts reported for recent trial sessions.
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