Football and English Option

For boys aged 9-15. With Chelsea FC Foundation. Choose 6 or 13 nights at Lancing College.

Coaching

The coaching curriculum is designed and delivered by the Chelsea FC Foundation, one of the world’s leading football, education and community programmes. 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, attacking 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.

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.

English

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.

Results

Players improve through a combination of coaching, skills challenges and small-sided games. English skills are developed inside and outside the classroom, improving communication and understanding. 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 as part of an international football environment.

Ages: Boys aged 9-15

Level: All abilities including advanced players

Bedrooms: A mix of single and shared

Pitches: Natural grass, 4G at Cobham