Yes this is certainly a positive, but how many people actually know what it means ? It has got nothing to do with how well the academy does in scouting or developing players. It is a confirmation that all the facilities and resources are in place that are needed to achieve six star status. The link gives the criteria for each category last season, don't think it wil have changed much http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/resources/documents/ClubLicensing/Part5:GeneralAppendix2013/A30%20Club%20Academy%20Scotland%20Minimum%20Criteria.pdf