Vurlon Mills Football Academy completes successful tour of T&T

Press Release from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy

The Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) has returned from a highly successful international tour, marking another important milestone in the academy’s ongoing mission to develop young footballers through exposure, competition and life-changing experiences.

Competing against strong regional opposition in Trinidad and Tobago, VMFA teams showcased not only their talent and preparation, but also their discipline, character and growing football intelligence on the international stage.

International tournaments play a critical role in the holistic development of young athletes. For VMFA players, these competitions provide exposure to different playing styles, higher levels of intensity, and professional environments that cannot always be replicated at home.

Facing unfamiliar opponents challenges players to adapt quickly, build confidence under pressure, and apply their training in real match situations.

Beyond football, these experiences foster independence, cultural and resilience- qualities that are essential both on and off the field.

For the VMFA kids, this tour meant more than just matches played and goals scored. It represented opportunity, belief and vision.

Many of these young athletes experienced their first international competition, wore their academy colours with pride, and measured themselves against some of the best youth teams in the region.

These moments inspire dreams, raise standards, and reinforce the message that with commitment and hard work, their potential has no limits.

VMFA will continue to invest in these powerful development initiatives because they are proven pathways to growth.

In an environment where consistent high-level competition can be limited, international tours bridge the gap and accelerate player development.

The academy remains committed to creating platforms that expose its athletes to quality competition and prepare them for future opportunities at higher levels of the game.

This successful tour is not an end, but another step forward in VMFA’s long-term vision of developing well-rounded players and future ambassadors of football.

Summarised results

• Under-11 Division: VMFA emerged champions of the Onboard competition and third in the Concept Coach. VMFA won six of their seven games, scoring 13 goals, with every player getting an opportunity to play.
• Under-13 Division: VMFA won the Onboard competition and place second in the Concept Coach. VMFA won seven of the nine games, scoring 15 goals, with every players getting an opportunity to play.