Jamaica Diaspora
Football Foundation
Jamaica Diaspora Football Foundation crest

Jamaica, West Indies

From Island Talent
to Professional Football

We give Jamaica's young footballers professional-level coaching, discipline and opportunity, from their first steps in the game to the doorstep of the pro ranks.

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Our Mission

Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity isn't, yet.

Jamaica produces some of the most gifted athletes in the world, but too many young players never get the structured training, exposure and support they need to turn professional.

Our academy exists to close that gap, starting early. We combine technical coaching, age-appropriate conditioning, education and mentorship, building good footballers and good people, and preparing them for opportunities at home and abroad.

Current training ground: Westmoreland Oval on Nov 15th

Meet founder & coach Michael Barnes →
Founder and coach Michael Barnes, in a blue shirt, speaks into a microphone to a group of young players in orange, black and white JDFA kits, while a cameraman films

Elite Coaching

Structured daily sessions focused on technique, tactics and game intelligence.

Athletic Development

Strength, speed, conditioning and injury prevention built for the professional game.

Character & Education

Mentorship, life skills and education so every player has a future on and off the pitch.

Pathways to Pro

Showcases, scouting exposure and trials with clubs and colleges at home and overseas.

Programs

Built for the next step

Youth Development

Year-round training for talented young players, grouped by age, with a clear pathway as they grow.

Ages 10 to 13 years old
Training schedule to be determined

Trials & Showcases

Regular trial days and showcase matches that put players in front of scouts.

Ages 10 to 13 years old
Dates to be determined

Summer Camps

Short-term camps open to players across Jamaica and the diaspora.

Ages 10 to 13 years old
Dates and fees to be determined

Events

Upcoming events

Trials, showcase matches and community days. Come and see the academy in action.

Flyer: St Mary Football Association and the Jamaica Diaspora Football Federation present the Grassroot Under 13 Football Clinic, Sunday November 15, Westmoreland Oval, starting time 11:00 AM

Next up

NOV15

Clinic · Under 13

Grassroot Under 13 Football Clinic

Presented with the St Mary Football Association

  • Date Sunday, November 15
  • Venue Westmoreland Oval
  • Starts 11:00 AM

A football clinic for under-13 players. Developing our young talent, building a stronger football future.

Register a Player
TBA—

Trials

Open Trial Day

Date, time and venue pending

Young players can show what they can do in front of our coaching staff. Parents and guardians welcome.

Register
TBA—

Match

Showcase Match

Date, time and venue pending

Academy players take the field in front of scouts, families, sponsors and supporters.

RSVP
TBA—

Community

Supporters & Sponsors Day

Date, time and venue pending

Meet the players and coaches, see a training session and learn how your support makes a difference.

RSVP

Sponsors & Investors

Invest in Jamaica's next generation

Your support funds coaching, equipment, facilities, travel to trials and scholarships for players who couldn't otherwise attend. Partners get visibility with a passionate audience in Jamaica and across the diaspora.

Seven young players in team kits hold up new football boots, standing behind a stack of boot boxes, footballs and backpacks at the sports complex
Support in action: players receiving new boots, balls and kit bags.

Community Supporter

  • Name on our website supporters list
  • Academy updates and newsletter

Most impact

Official Sponsor

  • Logo on training kits and website
  • Social media features
  • Invitations to showcase matches

Investor / Founding Partner

Let's talk

  • Strategic partnership in the academy's growth
  • Facility or program naming opportunities
  • Regular reporting on progress and outcomes
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For Players & Parents

Got a young player with big dreams?

We're looking for young players with talent, work ethic and a love of the game. Parents and guardians can register their child's interest and we'll be in touch about upcoming trials.

Ages: 10 to 13 years old
Requirement: big dreams

Register for Trials
The squad in JDFA kits gathered together in the stadium tunnel

Contact

Get in touch

Call +1 954-261-7543, email jamaicadiasporaff@gmail.com or message us on Facebook. Or send a message below.