Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools Locations & Details

Locations

Charterhouse School near London, England (UK) (13 – 17 years old, Boys; 12 – 17 years old, Girls)

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Lancing College near Brighton, South England (UK) (9 – 13 years old, Boys)

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Lancing College will be available for Boys 9 – 13 years old (except last session from August 12-18 (for boys only) when the 13 – 17 years old will join as well).

Situated high up on a hill near Brighton and overlooking the sea, Lancing College is one of Britain’s great private schools. The college is situated 15 minutes from Brighton, moments from the south coast and just an hour from London. Founded in 1848, the college has a reputation for academic and sporting excellence, in an inspirational setting.

Surrey Sports Park near London (Performance Session, 15 – 17 years old, Boys)

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Surrey Sports Park is situated in the historic town of Guildford at the University of Surrey, just 40 minutes from London.

Opened in 2010, this £36m elite training venue is a sporting hub in the South-East of England. The park played host to 16 Olympic and Paralympic teams, including Team GB, USA, and China for pre-London 2012 training and is currently home to several professional sports teams and athletes. With state-of-the-art facilities, including modern on-site accommodation, Surrey Sports Park provides the perfect environment for older players looking to take their game to the next level.

Camp Details

Please note:

• The Soccer Only sessions are not suitable for basic level English speakers and that Soccer Only campers need to be able to speak at least an intermediate level of English
• All sessions are not suitable for complete beginners as it is an intensive soccer camp
• The Soccer and English Language Classes sessions are not suitable for players who are native level English speakers

Soccer Coaching:

The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programmes. Players are put into coaching groups by age and then, using four key factors of development; technical, physical, psychological and social, they are challenged to improve their individual skills and techniques. On-field coaching is tailored to the level of the individual and focuses on skills development through demonstration, practice and feedback. Players will improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games. They leave with a better understanding of themselves as a player and gain confidence and insight from an international football environment.

Chelsea FC Training Ground – Cobham:

The highlight of each training week is a visit to Chelsea FC’s official training Center in Cobham which happens one day per week. Campers spend the day training on the pitches at Chelsea FC’s Training Centre at Cobham. The trip is enhanced with workshops.

Football Camps Development (9 – 13, Boys, Lancing College):

Player Level: All abilities including advanced players

COACHING

The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by the Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programme. Grouped by age, young players improve their game under the guidance of Chelsea FC coaches, learning to master the skills and techniques for each position in a fun and engaging environment. Focusing on Chelsea’s fast, attaching style of football, each day Is themed on a different Chelsea First Team player, looking at the skills and strengths they bring to the team. A weekly awards ceremony with a range of prizes brings everyone together to celebrate their achievements.

Every week, players experience what it’s like to be a professional Chelsea FC player with a day of training at their Chelsea FC Training Centre near London. During the day Chelsea coaches, and occasional special guest speakers, give players an insight into playing at the top level.

WORKSHOPS + RECOVERY (Soccer Only Sessions)

Players follow a series of fun, interactive football workshops and recovery activities throughout the camp. Workshops introduce a range of topics designed to give a broader view of the game and an insight into what it takes to be a professional player. Discussions on subjects such as nutrition and team tactics, plus debates on picking a dream team, encourage players to build confidence in communicating in a group situation. Recovery exercises, such as yoga, help players to manage the workload of training twice a day.

RESULTS

Players improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games. They develop independence and build self-confidence on and off the pitch, whilst also leaving with a better understanding of themselves as a player and insight from an international football environment.

Football Camps Advanced (13 – 17, Boys, Charterhouse School):

Player Level: Players who play regularly for school or club

COACHING

The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by the Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programmes. Set within a world-famous English boarding school, this popular programme challenges players to improve at every level. Grouped by age and ability, high-intensity daily training sessions with CFC coaches focus on playing as a team in the Chelsea FC style whilst preparing to play competitive matches later in the week. Players are also challenged on an individual level to improve technically and tactically through a series of pro-style drills, skills challenges and small-sided games. A weekly football awards night on Saturday gives players the chance to celebrate successes and win prizes based on performance and attitude throughout the week.

A weekly training day at Chelsea FC’s training Centre in Cobham provides an inspirational setting for players to take their training to the next level. During the day Chelsea’s expert staff, together with occasional special guest speakers, offer young players their knowledge and insight into the professional game.

WORKSHOPS + RECOVERY (Soccer Only Sessions)

Players follow a series of fun interactive football workshops and recovery activities throughout the camp. Workshops introduce a range of topics designed to give a broader view of the game and an insight into what it takes to be a professional player. Discussions on subjects such as nutrition and team tactics, plus debates on picking a dream team, encourage players to build confidence in working and communicating in a group situation. Recovery exercises, such as yoga, help players to manage the workload of training twice a day.

RESULTS

Players leave with a better tactical understanding of the game and what it takes for a team to be successful. Showcasing their new-found skills in competitive game scenarios, they understand how coaching drills and challenges throughout the week translate to match performance. As well as their progress on the pitch, players make new friends from around the world and develop maturity, confidence and an understanding of different cultures.

Football Camps Performance (15 – 17, Boys, Surrey Sports Park):

Player Level: Players who play regularly for school or club

COACHING

The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by the Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programmes. Aimed at players looking to transition to the senior game and experience a university campus, this smaller programme takes players, grouped by age and ability, deeper Into the tactical side of football. Chelsea FC coaches offer players an In-depth Insight Into how to Improve Individual performance. On-pitch coaching Is modelled on key elements of the Chelsea First Team’s playing style with detailed technical drills reflecting In-game scenarios and sequences. Coaches look to develop the physical attributes and mental toughness needed to succeed at a senior level, giving players a true all-round football experience.

A weekly training day at Chelsea FC’s Training Centre in Cobham provides an inspirational setting for players to take their training to the next level. During the day Chelsea’s expert staff, together with occasional special guest speakers, offer players an insight into Chelsea FC and the professional game.

WORKSHOPS + RECOVERY (Soccer Only Sessions)

Chelsea FC coaches lead a series of classroom-based sessions to provide a deeper grasp of how to improve on the pitch. During these sessions, players follow an FA coaching course as a group, helping players to understand what they are learning on the pitch and provide a broader view of the game. Outside the classroom, players undertake a variety of recovery and strength & conditioning sessions including yoga, helping them to manage the workload of training twice a day.

RESULTS

Players leave with a 360˚ view of the game and a better understanding of the tactical elements of football. Through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games, players understand where they need to continue to improve as an individual technically, tactically and physically to succeed at a high level. The camp experience builds greater self-confidence, maturity and new friendships with players from around the world.

Girls Football Camps (12 – 17, Girls, Charterhouse School):

Player Level: All abilities including advanced players

COACHING

Learn what it takes to become 6-times Women’s Super League Champions and 5-times Women’s FA Cup winner like Chelsea FC Women in a girls’ specialist football camp from Chelsea FC Foundation. The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by the team behind the Women & Girls programme at Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programmes.

Set in a world-famous English boarding school, this popular programme challenges players to improve at every level. Grouped by age and ability, high-intensity training sessions with female CFC coaches focus on playing as a team in the Chelsea FC style whilst preparing to play competitive matches later in the week. Players are also challenged on an individual level to improve technically and tactically through a series of pro-style drills, skills challenges and small-sided games. A weekly football awards night on Saturday gives players the chance to celebrate successes and win prizes based on performance and attitude throughout the week.

A weekly training day at Chelsea FC’s training Centre in Cobham provides an inspirational setting for players to take their training to the next level. During the day Chelsea’s expert staff, together with special guest speakers, offer young players knowledge and insight into the professional game.

WORKSHOPS + RECOVERY (Soccer Only Sessions)

Players follow a series of fun interactive football workshops and recovery activities throughout the camp. Workshops introduce a range of topics designed to give a broader view of the game and an insight into what it takes to be a professional player. Discussions on subjects such as nutrition and team tactics, plus debates on picking a dream team, encourage players to build confidence in working and communicating in a group situation. Recovery exercises, such as yoga, help players to manage the workload of training twice a day.

RESULTS

Players leave with a better tactical understanding of the game and what it takes for a team to be successful. Showcasing their new-found skills in competitive game scenarios, they understand how coaching drills and challenges throughout the week translate to match performance. As well as their progress on the pitch, players make new friends from around the world and develop maturity, confidence and an understanding of different cultures.

Goalkeeper Football Camp (13 – 17 years old, boys and girls, Charterhouse School):

Player Level: Players who play regularly for school or club

COACHING

Chelsea FC Foundation’s specialist goalkeeping coaches lead several training sessions throughout the week focusing on skills specific to this position. During other sessions, goalkeepers will join the outfield players for coaching. During goalkeeper training players work on the physical and technical aspects of their position, including ball handling, positioning, shot stopping and distribution as well as psychological and social aspects of the game. During outfield training, they will work on their broader knowledge of the game and put their goalkeeping skills into practice in-game scenarios. Sports science workshops support on-field training.

A weekly training day at Chelsea FC’s training Centre in Cobham provides an inspirational setting for players to take their training to the next level. During the day Chelsea’s expert staff, together with special guest speakers, offer young players knowledge and insight into the professional game. Question and answer sessions will follow each workshop.

RESULTS

Players will improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games. They leave with a better understanding of themselves as a player and gain confidence and insight from an international football environment. All players receive an individual coaching assessment and certificate to take home.

English Language Classes Curriculum (for Soccer and English as Second Language Classes Camp Option):

Classes focus on sport, engaging students’ passion for the subject to promote language learning in a fun and interactive environment. Using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) model of English, qualified teachers infuse language learning into lively and active classes where sports-based projects, discussions and activities take centre stage. Teachers guide students to improve their verbal communication skills while discussing legendary players, interviewing coaches, or writing and speaking their own commentary. Learning is supported by English teachers living on-site and English is spoken at all times throughout the camp, creating an immersive learning environment.

(excursion done by all campers – one visit for campers staying one week and 2 visits for campers staying two weeks)

Evening Activities (Subject to Change):

Campers will enjoy an exciting and structured evening social programme with new friends, including team building games and fun outdoor activities. Examples include rounders, ultimate frisbee, head tennis, and quiz nights. After evening activities, campers get to enjoy some downtime in the dedicated players’ lounge complete with games consoles, foosball, and table tennis.

One Week and Two Weeks Soccer Only Sample Daily Schedule for Charterhouse, Lancing and Surrey Sports Park (Click on image for PDF Schedules, Subject to Change):

One Week and Two Weeks Soccer and English Classes Sample Daily Schedule for Charterhouse, Lancing and Surrey Sports Park (Click on image for PDF Schedules, Subject to Change):