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2024 Summer Football Bootcamp

  • Go Football Academy Pages Field (The Vyne), Weston Avenue Leighton Buzzard, England, LU7 4RE United Kingdom (map)

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About this event

Over 5 days, you will develop key skills needed to improve your game, led by an FA-qualified coach who works with and is currently trusted by Premier League coaches.

You will practice drills and games on

  • Team building

  • Ball mastery

  • Shooting

  • Passing

  • First touch

  • Acceleration + deceleration

  • Speed

  • Change of direction

  • High intensity interval training (HIIT)

  • Fun tournaments and games to test and showcase what you've learnt!

These bootcamps are aimed for

  • 10-17 boys & girls (seperate sessions)

Session times

  • 9-11pm (10-13 yr old boys)

  • 12-2pm (14-17 yr old boys)

  • 5-7pm (girls)

Our coach is/has

  • FA-Qualified

  • Experience at three Category 1 Football Academies in England in Performance Analysis and Strength and Conditioning at Stoke City, Everton and Liverpool academies in boys and girls teams from U9 to U21s levels.

  • Experience at Grassroots, Amatuer and Semi-Professional football

  • Talent ID Level 1

  • BSc (Science and Football), MSc (Strength and Conditioning)

  • Level 2 Improving Personal Exercise and Nutrition

  • Close links to the Semi-Professional and Professional game in boys and girls football

  • DBS Checked

  • First Aid in Football

  • Trained in Safeguarding Children

  • Concussion Guidelines


Agenda

Monday

Team building: Fun activities designed to build relationships with fellow players and set the tone for the upcoming week.

Ball mastery: Practise how to manipulate the ball using different techniques and master the art of keeping the ball!

First touch: Practise what is and how to perform an effective first touch with and without time on the ball.

Acceleration + deceleration: Learn how to develop acceleration from standing and slow starts.

Tuesday

First touch: Practise what is and how to perform an effective first touch with and without time on the ball.

Passing: Master your short and long passing range and how to vary your technique to accommodate different distances.

Speed: Practise short and long-distance speed with high-level Strength and Conditioning drill, techniques and exercises!

Change of direction: Practise how to change direction and use your body’s momentum wisely like the pros!

Wednesday

Passing: Recap from Tuesday and learn how to unlock a defence using high-paced passing games.

Shooting: Practise how to shoot like a high-level player with fun shooting practices!

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Push your mental barriers with drills designed to test your endurance using football-specific tests!

Thursday

Weekly round-up: Round off the week with your favourite drills and games from the week!

Tournament/games: Put the skills you’ve learnt and practised to the test against your team mates from the week with competitive small-sided games!

Friday

Weekly round-up: Round off the week with your favourite drills and games from the week!

Tournament/games: Put the skills you’ve learnt and practised to the test against your team mates from the week with competitive small-sided games!


FAQs

What do I need to bring?

Football boots, water bottle, light snack (banana, etc), shin pads (preferred).

Will it still be on if it rains?

Yes. A bit of rain wouldn't stop a match, so it won't stop us training!


What should I wear?

Any sports wear is permitted. We will be playing on grass so football boots (studs) are recommended.


What are your refund policies?

Up to seven days before the bootcamp, you are entitled to a full refund. Any time after this, unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund.


Who is the Head Coach?

The Head Coach (Farhan) is an FA-qualified coach, with full DBS checks and safeguarding. You can find out more about him here.


What if I am unable to attend one of the days?

If you cannot commit to the full week, then you can still join us with our Single Day ticket.

*We may record parts of our bootcamp for marketing and advertising purposes. If you have any concerns or issues, please let us know and we won’t include your child.