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PROVN ACADEMY

We start on the pitch.We end with the person.

Football, performance and health development for boys and girls aged 4–16 in Jumeirah, Dubai.

JUMEIRAH · DUBAI
PROVN athletes training on the pitch
FIND THE RIGHT STARTING POINT

A pathway for every stage of development.

Choose the level that best reflects your child today. Our coaches confirm the right group after the trial.

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AGES 4–6 · ONCE WEEKLY

PROVN Minis

A playful introduction to movement, the ball and being part of a team. Minis builds confidence, coordination and a positive first relationship with football.

Play-based foundations · Movement and coordination · No league participation

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02
AGES 7–16 · ONCE WEEKLY

Academy

Structured weekly coaching for players building strong technical foundations, confidence and a clearer understanding of the game.

Technical development · Small-sided decisions · Positive progression

Book an Academy trial →
03
AGES 7–16 · TWICE WEEKLY

Development

More contact time for committed players ready to develop technique, game understanding and consistent training habits.

Progressive coaching blocks · Tactical awareness · Regular feedback

Book a Development trial →
04
SELECTED PLAYERS · THREE TIMES WEEKLY

Squad

A competitive team environment for players ready for greater intensity, accountability and match preparation.

Advanced technical and tactical work · Team identity · Competitive pathway

Ask about Squad assessment →
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PERFORMANCE SUPPORT · ONCE OR TWICE WEEKLY

Strength & Conditioning

Age-appropriate performance training that develops movement quality, strength, confidence and physical resilience alongside football.

Ask about performance training →
A PROVN coach supporting young players during a training session
STARTING WITH PROVN

Clear guidance from the first conversation.

01

Tell us about your child. Share their age, experience, interests and current training.

02

Attend a trial. A coach observes how they move, engage and respond within the group.

03

Receive a recommendation. We confirm the programme, age group and available Jumeirah session.

04

Join at the right point. Mid-season starts are welcomed when the appropriate group has space.

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DIFFERENT BY DESIGN

This is not football with a wellness add-on.

PROVN is a child development system that uses football as its vehicle—connecting coaching, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, lifestyle education and belonging around one young athlete.

Coach Condition Recover Belong
PROVN players competing for the ball during training
Football is the entry point. Development is the standard.
Young players developing with the ball
Players competing during a football session
A coach guiding young footballers
THE PROVN ENGINE

One system.
Five stages.
No fragmentation.

Every child moves through the same development loop: assess, train, educate, compete and evolve.

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  1. 01

    Assess

    Observe movement, football experience and the person behind the player.

  2. 02

    Train

    Develop technical football and age-appropriate physical qualities.

  3. 03

    Educate

    Build practical understanding of nutrition, recovery and healthy routines.

  4. 04

    Compete

    Use games and appropriate competition to turn habits into character.

  5. 05

    Evolve

    Review progress and refine the next development priorities.

TWO PATHWAYS · ONE STANDARD

Built for how young athletes actually develop.

David Johnson leading a PROVN strength and conditioning session
THE ROYALS

Boys' football development without shortcuts.

Technical mastery, tactical awareness, competition, physical preparation, recovery and life skills inside one connected pathway.

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THE ROSES

Designed for girls.
Not adapted from boys.

Female-specific strength, injury prevention, cycle education and long-term athlete wellbeing are integrated from day one.

Enquire for The Roses →
Girls celebrating together during football training
PROVN players celebrating together
START WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT

Joining mid-season?
We make the pathway clear.

Players can begin after the season has started when an appropriate group has space. The trial helps us confirm the right programme, age group and available Jumeirah session.

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WHAT PROVN BUILDS

Player development that follows them home.

01

Football coaching

Technical mastery, tactical awareness, small-sided games and appropriate competition.

02

Performance & health

Strength and conditioning, movement quality, sports science and injury-prevention principles.

03

Nutrition & lifestyle

Practical education that gives children a usable framework for recovery, nutrition and long-term health.

04

Community & belonging

Families, coaches and specialist partners aligned around the same child and the same standards.

DEVELOPMENT PARENTS CAN TRUST

Performance never comes at the expense of the child.

01

Medical perspective

Sports medicine and strength coaching inform how PROVN thinks about healthy development.

02

Age-appropriate progression

Training demands evolve with the child's stage, experience and readiness.

03

Clear communication

Parents receive a clear programme recommendation and know who to contact with questions.

04

Whole-player wellbeing

Recovery, confidence, belonging and sustainable habits sit alongside football development.

FOUNDED FROM THE CLINIC, THE PITCH AND THE CLASSROOM

Experience around the whole athlete.

Dr Shefali Verma, founder of PROVN Academy
FOUNDER · SPORTS MEDICINE · PERFORMANCE

Dr Shefali Verma

Physician, Sports Medicine Specialist and Strength Coach with 25 years bridging clinical medicine and elite performance.

Shefali brings clinical and performance experience into one practical objective: build healthier, stronger and more capable young athletes while the habits that shape adulthood are still being formed.

Jason Murphy crouching with a football on the pitch
COACH · EDUCATOR · UEFA B LICENCE

Jason Murphy

Football Coach and Educator connecting technical development, tactical understanding and the person behind the player.

Across football academies, development programmes and international schools, Jason has coached players across age groups and ability levels while supporting coaches through education and mentorship.

  • UEFA B Licence
  • BA (Hons) Sport Management & Coaching
  • iPGCE Secondary Physical Education
  • Academy and international-school coaching
David Johnson coaching an athlete in the gym
HEAD OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

David Johnson

Sports Therapist and World & Olympic Strength Coach.

David is PROVN’s Head of Strength and Conditioning. A DHA-licensed Sports Physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience, he has trained world-class athletes across a diverse range of sports. David brings a unique focus to keeping PROVN athletes injury-free and performing at their best.

  • Head of Strength & Conditioning
  • DHA-licensed Sports Physiotherapist
  • World & Olympic Strength Coach
Rohit Verma coaching athletes on the football pitch
ENDURANCE · SPORTS-SPECIFIC ENERGY SYSTEM COACH

Rohit Verma

Endurance and Sports-Specific Energy System Coach.

Rohit brings a wealth of real-world competition and training knowledge to PROVN. After beginning his career in the corporate world as a Chartered Certified Accountant and earning an MBA, he was drawn to full-time coaching. He has obtained several coaching qualifications, including REPS and IRONMAN professional coaching certifications.

A lifelong athlete, Rohit has competed in cricket, squash, 13 IRONMAN 70.3 races, a full-distance IRONMAN and multiple HYROX competitions. He has qualified three times for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and secured an age-group victory at HYROX Mumbai—experience that uniquely places him to coach and teach his training and competition methods to PROVN athletes of all ages.

  • REPS & IRONMAN professional coaching certifications
  • Three-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier
  • HYROX Mumbai age-group winner
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT

A serious academy that still feels personal.

A visible pathway

Parents understand where their child is now and what the next stage asks of them.

Coaching with purpose

Sessions connect to development priorities rather than existing as isolated activities.

Confidence and belonging

Children are challenged inside an environment where they are known, supported and part of a team.

PARENT QUESTIONS

Useful answers before your first session.

What ages does PROVN coach?

PROVN welcomes boys and girls aged 4–16. Minis is designed for ages 4–6, with Academy, Development and Squad pathways available from age 7.

Can a beginner join?

Yes. The trial helps us understand the child's experience and place them in an environment with the right balance of support and challenge.

Can my child join after the season has started?

Yes, when an appropriate group has availability. We recommend the most suitable starting point after the trial.

Do PROVN Minis play in a league?

No. Minis focuses on play, movement, coordination, confidence and early football foundations without league competition.

How are training days and times confirmed?

Session availability depends on age and programme. We confirm the current Jumeirah options when arranging the trial.

What should my child bring to a trial?

Comfortable sports kit, suitable football footwear and water. We will share any session-specific guidance when the trial is confirmed.

How do The Royals and The Roses differ?

Both share the same PROVN development standard. The Roses also integrates female-specific performance, injury-prevention and athlete-health education.

What happens after the trial?

A member of the team recommends the most appropriate group and explains the next available starting point.

Football balls ready for a PROVN training session
TRIAL ENQUIRIES · JUMEIRAH

Find the right starting point for your child.

Tell us a little about them and the academy will respond with the appropriate age group, programme and next available session.

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