Football for All
From beginners to budding stars, we welcome players of all abilities. We run mixed all ability training sessions, advanced training and age specific teams.
Budleigh Salterton AFC Youth is dedicated to nurturing young football talent and fostering a love of the game. Our mission is to create a positive, supportive environment where children can develop their skills, build confidence and make lasting friendships both on and off the pitch.
We provide a structured training environment where players can sharpen their technical abilities, learn tactics, and build resilience. Led by dedicated volunteer coaches, our sessions are designed to challenge players and encourage growth.
As we continue to expand, we're focused on forming age-specific teams and competing in local leagues, giving players every opportunity to test themselves and develop as footballers.
From beginners to budding stars, we welcome players of all abilities. We run mixed all ability training sessions, advanced training and age specific teams.
Our dedicated coaches are FA qualified, DBS checked and passionate about providing a safe, fun and supportive space for developing young players.
We're more than just a club — we're a community. We host events, encourage parent involvement, and strive to create an environment where families can connect and kids can thrive.
Whether it's playing for a team, competiting in a league, or simply enjoying football with friends, we offer clear pathways for players to progress and achieve their goals.
Below is a timeline outlining the history of Budleigh Salterton AFC and its youth section, highlighting key milestones and developments that have shaped the club's growth and community impact over the years.
Budleigh Salterton AFC was founded and began competing in the East Devon Football League.
The club leased four acres of land at Greenway Lane, establishing its long-term base
After a period without an active youth section, the club relaunched youth football with Friday Night Football sessions to reintroduce local children to the game.
The club started a mixed Under 9s/10s squad, providing regular training to build the foundation for future teams.
The youth section grew to include single U9s and U10s teams, and a training only squad for the same ages, with our first matches. Additional weeknight training sessions for age-specific groups were introduced.
With an ever growing list of interested children we began an U11s team and brought on new coaches. We also secured a lease for land besides the main club where we will create pitches for our youth section to have a home of its own.
We welcomed new coaches who quickly formed an U18s team and began an U7/8s squad as more children looked to join. Our existing teams marched on gaining match experience and preparing to join the league at U10s, U11s and U12s.
We secured extra pitch space at a local school and began upgrading our facilities and purchasing new equipment.
As we welcomed new players and coaches, we were able to separate our U7/8s squad into age specific teams.
Contact us if your child is interested in joining the club and becoming part of a team!