Palace Launch 3-Year Aftercare For Released Academy Players
September 30, 2025
5:10 pm
Crystal Palace have introduced a pioneering aftercare scheme for young players who are released from the club’s academy—a three-year package designed to help them adjust away from the game and reduce the risk of mental health issues that can follow rejection.
The initiative, for players aged roughly 17-21 who come through the Professional Development Phase, is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK in terms of formal, structured long-term support.
Under the scheme, each released player will receive ongoing contact via a dedicated Player Care Officer. The officer’s role includes helping with finding a new club, …
