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- West Ham Soccer Academy Location & Details
- Camp check-in in person is on Sundays from 14:00 (2pm) to 18:30 (6:30pm) and Residential camp check-out is on Saturdays mornings (8:30am – 10:00am) at University College London Residence, 1 Pool Street.
- Day Camp only is from Monday through Friday (daily lunch included), check-in is at 9:30am and check-out is at 18:00 (6pm). Day Camp check-in will be on the Sunday before camp starts (check-in day only, see above times). Day Camp check-out will be on Friday (after soccer activities).
- Day Camp participants will need to be dropped off every morning and picked up every afternoon at the Bobby Moore Sports Hub
- All times above to be confirmed with your final camp information details a couple of weeks before camp starts
- Accommodations
Accommodations for campers will be in Single Rooms with private bathroom at the University College London 1 Pool Street. (UCL Video) UCL 1 Pool Street is a new modern residence. All our rooms are individual with an ensuite shower and toilet. The residence has social areas and 24-hour security. Practices for 5 days per week will be at the Bobby Moore Sports Hub, Parsloes Park, Terrace Walk, Dagenham RM9 5PU.
University College London
This campus is in the heart of East London, Zone 2. One Pool Street is a 7 minutes walk to the Westfield Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in Europe, it is also 2 minutes to the London Aquatics Centre and 5 minutes to West Ham Stadium. The Arcelor Mittal Orbit is directly across the canal and the biggest slide in the world. The campus grounds are situated on Queen Elizabeth.
Each room is standard en-suite, single occupancy rooms, designed to give students all the comforts they need away from home. Students take a daily private coach to the new training facilities.
Ratio educators / children: 1/15 on-site, 1/8 during excursions
- Camp Details
PLEASE NOTE the following for the West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy:
Coed Training Sessions are available during all sessions with boys and girls training together (there is a very limited number of girls participation at this camp).
Standard Field Player Sessions
11 to 17 years old Players who are learning and developing their skills.
LEARNING SOCCER: The Standard program is designed for players who are Learning soccer. By immersing players in a pro-club environment, it aims to help players develop and improve techniques in all areas including technical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game. In addition to the use of the latest video-analysis technology and training techniques, participants will have the opportunity to participate in the camp’s pro-experience seminars which are delivered by West Ham United Foundation’s staff and cover areas including scouting/player identification, nutrition and physical conditioning as well as other specialist areas.
Immerse yourself in a professional soccer environment with like-minded soccer enthusiasts and enhance your technical and match-play skills under the guidance of the West Ham United Foundation Coaching team. At the same time as participating in rewarding training sessions, it is an opportunity to showcase your skills through the game. Coaching sessions are aimed to develop the soccer skills of participants including agility, positioning, ball control, passing and moving, formations and tactics but also the ability to attack and defend.
Development Field Player Sessions
Coed Boys and Girls from 11 to 17 years old
PROGRAM FOR ALL LEVEL BEFORE CLUB LEVEL
The Development program is designed for players who are at a standard level and/or are aiming to go into the high performance level. By immersing players in a pro-club environment, it aims to help players develop and improve techniques in all areas including technical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game. In addition to the use of the latest video-analysis technology and training techniques, participants will have the opportunity to participate in the camp’s pro-experience seminars which are delivered by West Ham United Foundation’s staff and cover areas including scouting/player identification, nutrition and physical conditioning as well as other specialist areas.
Immerse yourself in a professional soccer environment with like-minded soccer enthusiasts and enhance your technical and match-play skills under the guidance of the West Ham United Foundation Coaching team. At the same time as participating in rewarding training sessions, it is an opportunity to showcase your skills through the game. Coaching sessions are aimed to develop the soccer skills of participants including agility, positioning, ball control, passing and moving, formations and tactics but also the ability to attack and defend.
High Performance Field Player Sessions
Coed Boys and Girls from 12 to 17 years old who belong to a Soccer Club
CLUB LEVEL PLAYERS ONLY: The High-Performance program is designed for players who belong to a Soccer Club and who are already playing soccer at a high level. The program aims to take participants to the next level through training methods and techniques developed for the professional teams. Training covers all areas of technical skills, tactical skills, physical conditioning and psychological techniques to provide a comprehensive and rewarding program. In addition to the use of the latest video analysis technology and training techniques, participants will have the opportunity to participate in the camp’s pro-experience seminars which are delivered by West Ham United Foundation’s staff and cover areas including scouting/player identification, nutrition and physical conditioning as well as other specialist areas.
Immerse yourself in a professional soccer environment with like-minded soccer enthusiasts and enhance your technical and match-play skills under the guidance of the West Ham United Foundation Coaching team. Players can pursue to reach their highest potential, focused on technical, tactical, team preparation and performance analysis, mental development and injury prevention. At the same time as participating in rewarding training sessions, it is an opportunity to showcase your skills and demonstrate your passion and commitment for soccer.
Goalkeeper Option
Coed Boys and Girls from 12 to 17 years old
This camp also offers a Coed Goalkeeper training session option for Development and High Performance sessions for boys and girls from 12 – 17 years old whereby goalkeepers can receive specialized position training along with unique drills and goalkeeper coaching insight. Goalkeepers will have 5 hours per week of goalkeeper training in addition to 10 hours per week of soccer training.
GOALKEEPING:
Goalkeeping courses teach players those additional vital skills such a handling, footwork and distribution which can be overlooked when training as part of a team. goalkeeping courses are specialized, and the camp work in smaller groups to enhance development and therefore fitness levels should be of a high standard. Goalkeepers train independently to the football academy programme but come together during session enabling players to put techniques into practice.
ADVANCED GOALKEEPING:
Advanced goalkeeping courses work on the same basis as standard goalkeeping, but sessions are designed to meet the requirements of senior and advanced goalkeepers who require further technical detail incorporated into their training to aid progression and development. Advanced sessions are physically and technically challenging and we recommend that players be of a high standard of both fitness and ability. Goalkeepers who attend these sessions may have the opportunity to highly improve their skills. Advanced Goalkeeping courses available to boys and girls of an advanced level aged 12 – 17 years old.
ENGLISH COURSE PLUS GOALKEEPING
This programme is designed for boys and girls of all abilities aged 12 – 17 years old, to improve their goalkeeping skills. It consists of 10 hours of soccer training plus 5 hours goalkeeping training and 12 hours of English classes per week.
Overnight Sessions
Overnight Sessions include the following:
- 5 days per week of training at West Ham United Foundation Training Facility
- 15 hours of soccer training per week
Please Note: Overnight Camp check-in in person is on Sundays afternoon and camp self check-out is on Saturday mornings (before 9:30am).
Day Camp Sessions
There is a Day Camp Option which is available from Monday through Friday (daily lunch is included).
The Day Camp program will be the same as the program for residential participants from Monday through Friday.
Day Camp initial check-in will be on the Sunday before camp starts (check-in day only) at University College London and end of camp check-out will be on Friday after the soccer activities.
Day Camp participants will need to be dropped off every morning and picked up every afternoon at the Bobby Moore Sports Hub, Parsloes Park, Terrace Walk, Dagenham RM9 5PU
English as a Second Language Classes (Option Only), British Council accredited
The Soccer and English Course incorporates 12 hours of English as a second language classes per week along with 15 hours per week of soccer training for both the Development sessions and the High Performance sessions.
Language tuition uses a fun, participative approach to learning and emphasizes spoken language skills. The program is specifically designed for children with an interest in soccer and includes a range of role-plays, pair-work, and activities. Created exclusively by Choices International and recognized by British Council with excellence for the teaching of English, the program develops English skills within a soccer context. Students receive 12 hours of English lessons per week which are taught by qualified teachers in classes of a maximum size of 15 students. Students are tested on arrival and placed in classes with other students of approximately the same level.
Excursions
Campers staying one week are scheduled to go on a half-day excursion to London Stadium, the home of West Ham United F.C. Overnight campers staying two consecutive weeks will also go on two more additional excursions consisting of a full-day tour to the London area and a full-day excursion to Kingston.
Staff and Safety
The well-being of all children on West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy sessions is of paramount importance, therefore parents are not allowed on campus during the sessions. West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy feels this will allow the children to settle into the residential lifestyle and maintain their safety and security. Safety and security is of primary importance and there is a dedicated team to care for the children on and off the field. All West Ham United Foundation International Soccer Academy staff are FA qualified, CRB checked, and hold certificates in Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children.