**Chelsea FC Player Development Centre** hosted at the Chelsea FC Training Facility

Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Session time: 20:00pm - 21:30pm
Surface: 4G (No metal studs)
Spectators: Allowed to spectate the weekly sessions
Age groups: U12 / U13 / U14 / U15 / U16
School year groups:6/ 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11

Session dates for the 2025/26 season:

*SESSIONS WILL RUN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS*

SEASON START DATE - Thursday 11th September 2025
SEASON END DATE - Thursday 30th July 2026
11, 18, 25 September 25
2, 9,16, 22, 30 October 25
6,13, 20, 27 November 25
4,11,18 December 25
8,15, 22, 29 January 26
5,12,19, 26 February 26
5,12,19, 26 March 26
2, 9,16, 23, 30 April 26
7, 14, 21, 28 May 26
4,11,18, 25 June 26
2, 9,16, 23, 30 July 26
6,13,20,27 August 26

Thursday 2nd July 6pm-7.30pm
Thursday 9th July 6pm-7.30pm
Thursday 16th July 6pm-7.30pm
Thursday 23rd July 6pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 30th July 6pm – 7:30pm

Thursday 6th August 8pm -9.30pm
Thursday 13th August 8pm -9.30pm
Thursday 20th August 8pm -9.30pm
Thursday 27th August 8pm -9.30pm

*There will be no player kit issued for this session, player to wear their own training kit.

What to bring:
- Appropriate training attire (considerations of weather)
- Water Bottle
- Shin Pads
- Boots (NO METAL STUDS)

Tricksters Ball Mastery

Focus of the day: Developing confidence, control and creativity on the ball.
- Dribbling, turning and close control
- Passing and receiving techniques
- 1-v1 skills and challenges
- Fun technical games

Goal: Help players become more comfortable on the ball and develop the confidence to use their skills in match situations.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Chelsea FC Training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Midfield Masters

Focus of the day: Learning to understand the game and make smarter decisions on the pitch.
- Creating space and supporting teammates
- Knowing when to pass, dribble or shoot
- Attacking and defending in game situations
- Small-sided matches and tactical games

Goal: Help players read the game better, make smarter decisions under pressure and influence matches more effectively.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Chelsea FC Training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Fast Feet Academy

Focus of the day: Improving speed, agility, balance and quick reactions.
- Speed and acceleration challenges
- Agility and footwork exercises
- Reaction-based games and competitions
- Football movement and coordination drills

Goal: Help players move quicker, react faster and become more effective in match situations.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Chelsea FC Training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Goals Galore

Focus of the day: Developing finishing skills and confidence in front of goal.
- Shooting for power and accuracy
- 1v1 attacking and finishing situations
- Finishing from different angles and distances
- Match play and goal-scoring games

Goal: Help players become more clinical in front of goal and improve consistency in finishing chances.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Chelsea FC Training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Halloween Challenge Day

Focus of the day: A fun, competitive day of football challenges and themed games.
- Skill challenges and team competitions
- Shooting, dribbling and passing contests
- Small-sided matches and tournaments
- Prizes, rewards and Halloween-themed games

Goal: Help players showcase their skills in a fun, competitive environment while enjoying a high-energy end to half-term.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:30 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 15:00 - 15:15 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Chelsea FC Training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink.

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Halloween Half-Term Football Week - Available as a full week or individual day bookings!

Focus of the week: A full week of Halloween-themed football development, combining skill-building, game understanding, speed, finishing and fun competitive challenges.

Tricksters Ball Mastery (Monday) – Dribbling, control and creativity on the ball
Midfield Masters (Tuesday) – Game understanding and decision making
Fast Feet Academy (Wednesday) – Speed, agility and quick reactions
Goals Galore (Thursday) – Finishing and scoring goals
Halloween Challenge Day (Friday) – Fun competitions, games and prizes

Goal: Help players develop across all key areas of football while enjoying a fun, high-energy Halloween-themed week of coaching and matches.

Chelsea Football Club Soccer Schools deliver football sessions for players of all abilities with topics designed to develop players individual footballing ability and teamwork in a fun and safe environment.

Cobham is the exclusive home of Chelsea FC's Men, Women's and Academy squads and we are opening our doors to a limited number of players to train here during October Half Term.

Dates: Monday 24th to Friday 28th August 2026 (individual day booking available)
Open to: Boys & Girls
School years: 1-7
Times: 09:30 - 15:00
Registration 09:00 - 09:15 (no access before 8.50am)
Collection: 14:50 - 15:00 (please return no earlier than 14:45)
Full address: Cobham training Ground, 64 Stoke Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PT
Surface: 3G Pitch (No metal studs)

Please arrive in sports clothing appropriate to the weather; shin pads; and trainers.
Please pack 3G boots, packed lunch, snacks (no nuts) and a non fizzy drink (refillable bottle).

**Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Parents/Carers remaining on site**

Please see our FAQ’s for more details.

Additional enrolment fee due for transfer from a Player Training Centre (PTC) to either a Player Development Centre (PDC) or Player Performance Centre (PPC).

For use during the 2026/27 season only.

Please note that this is not a physical course/session, and is only set up for means of making a payment.