AberDNA Members get unique insight into Youth Academy

On Tuesday evening, AberDNA Members were given a behind the scenes tour of Cormack Park with in-depth analysis and insight into the Youth Academy, including how we aspire to be the best developer of young talent in the country and how the support of AberDNA members, and sponsors such as RAM Tubulars help the Academy staff in delivering this.

AberDNA members were joined by Academy Director Gavin Levey, Foundation Phase Manager Liam McGarry as well as former Dons’ players Stuart Duff and Barry Robson who also play key roles in the Club’s Youth Academy.

Highlights from the Evening

Best Developer of Young Talent

Fantastic performances across our age groups have seen us bring home silverware domestically and internationally this year.

In the Youth Academy, everything we do and want is about the development of young people, not just young footballers.

Getting players in the first team is vital but only one visible measure of that. Internationally our reputation as a developer of young talent continues to grow, including some invitations to some of the top academies, such as Ajax.

How to Sign up to AberDNA

You can help play a part by joining the 6,200+ AberDNA members who support the entire Football Operation at the club, including our 150 Academy players, as we aspire to build on the strides made forward in the past year and establish ourselves as the place to be for young talent in Scotland.

Sign-up online now at afc.co.uk/eTickets or call the Pittodrie Ticket Office on 01224 63 1903.

In addition to supporting the Football Operation, all members are entitled to a whole host of benefits including more events like this, a FREE replica shirt, recognition in the tunnel area at Pittodrie and discounts across the club.

Thanks to RAM Tubulars

This latest AberDNA event was delivered thanks to support from RAM Tubulars, AFC’s Official Youth Academy Partner. RAM are service leaders in tubulars for the energy and construction Industries.

As with AberDNA members, RAM are committed to the opportunity to bolster the ‘pipeline’ of young talent coming through the ranks at Pittodrie.