For boys aged 13-17 who play football regularly. Choose 6 or 13 nights at Charterhouse or Bradfield College.

COACHING

Designed and delivered by Chelsea FC’s football development team, one of the world’s leading football and education programmes. Located within a world-famous English boarding school, this popular programme challenges players to improve at every level.

On-pitch: Expect high-intensity daily training sessions with CFC coaches. Focus on playing as a team whilst preparing to play competitive matches later in the week. Players are challenged to improve technically and tactically using 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.

Off-Pitch: Workshops introduce topics designed to give an insight into what it takes to be a professional player. Subjects include nutrition, match preparation and team tactics. Other debates encourage players to build confidence in working together and communicating effectively. Recovery and strength & conditioning sessions including yoga, have been designed to help players manage the workload of training twice a day.

Chelsea fc TRAINING CENTRE

A full training day each week at Chelsea FC’s famous Training Centre in Cobham provides an inspirational setting for every player to accelerate progress and take their training to the next level. During the day, Chelsea’s expert coaches, together with occasional special guests from the playing and back-room staff, offer players valuable insight into Chelsea FC and the professional game.

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.

Excursions

Location: 36 miles / 58 km from central London

Airports and transfers: Heathrow (29miles/46km) Gatwick (38miles/62km)

Accommodation: Mostly single bedrooms

Location: 48 miles / 77 km from central London

Airports and transfers: Heathrow (35miles/56km) Gatwick (71miles/114km)

Accommodation: A mix of single and shared bedrooms