Lancing Player Performance Centre
Age Groups: U12-16
Location: Sir Robert Woodard Academy, BN15 9QZ
Day: Wednesday
Timings: 6.45-8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2026/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES
9/16/23/30 Sept, 7/14/21/28 Oct, 4/11/18 Nov, 2/16 Dec,
6/13/20/27 Jan, 3/10/17/24 Feb, 3/10/17/24/31 Mar,
14/21/28 Apr, 5/12/19/26 May, 9/16/23/30 June, 7/14 July

Please note there are no sessions on 25th Nov & 9th Dec due to the facility being unavailable. These sessions have been rescheduled to take place on 28th October 2026 & 17th February 2027

Half Term Activity (Included in your subscription):
PPC Fixtures: Oct/Feb/August
PPC Training Days/Festivals: Oct/Dec/Feb/April/June/August

Training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays, unless stated above.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads

Lancing Player Development Centre
Age Groups: U6-U12
Location: The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, BN15 9QZ
Day and Times: Tuesday, 17.30 - 18.45
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2026/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES
8/15/22/29 Sept, 6/13/20 Oct, 3/10/17/24 Nov, 1/15 Dec,
5/12/19/26 Jan, 2/9/16/23 Feb, 2/9/16/23 Mar,
13/20/27 Apr, 4/11/18/25 May, 8/15/22/29 June, 6/13 July

*Please note no training session on 8th December due to the facility being unavailable. The session has been rescheduled to take place on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

2026/27 PDC Festivals (Half Term Activity)
Oct/Dec/Feb/April/June/August

Training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays unless stated above.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads

Lancing Girls Player Development Centre
Age Groups: U7-U14
Location: The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, BN15 9QZ
Day and Times: Tuesday, 17.30 - 18.45
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2025/26 TRAINING SESSION DATES
9/16/23/30 Sept, 7/14/21 Oct, 4/11/18/25 Nov, 2/9/16 Dec,
6/13/20/27 Jan, 3/10/24 Feb, 3/10/17/24 Mar,
14/21/28 Apr, 5/12/19 May, 2/9/16/23/30 June, 7/14 July

2025/26 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE (Half Term Activity)
Dates to be sent out before first training session
Venue: Horsham FC

Training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads

Our team of experienced coaches will be looking to identify talented young players to join our Boys Pathway at our Lancing Player Performance Centre.

Our programme is designed to support the individual development of players, providing an additional opportunity for players to develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game alongside any other training they may already be participating in.

Outfielders and Goalkeepers welcome.

Venue details:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ

Session Timings:
18:45 - 20:00

Age groups:
Under 14 - Under 15 (School years 9 - 10 from September 2026)

Boys Only.

Players to wear appropriate footwear (Football boots / astro turf trainers and shinpads)

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

U14/15 combined fixture vs U14 Sussex Boys

Date: Wednesday 28th October

Venue details:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ
3G Playing Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)

Fixture Timings:
18:30 - 20:00

Players to wear 26/27 training kit and appropriate footwear (Football boots / astro turf trainers and shinpads)

Any queries please contact presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Our team of experienced coaches will be looking to identify talented young players to join our Boys Pathway at our Lancing Player Performance Centre.

Our programme is designed to support the individual development of players, providing an additional opportunity for players to develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game alongside any other training they may already be participating in.

Venue details:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ

Session Timings:
17:30 - 18:45

Age groups:
Under 7 (School year 2 from September 2026)

Boys Only.

Players to wear appropriate footwear (Football boots / astro turf trainers and shinpads)

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

Lancing Player Development Centre (Tier 2 of our Player Pathway)

An opportunity to attend a trial session at our Lancing centre. Successful players will be invited to attend our centre on a regular basis and become a part of our player development pathway.

Venue: The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, BN15 9QZ
Timings: 17.30 - 18.45
Surface: 3G Surface (No Metal Studs to be worn, Astros or Firm Ground Boots only)
Please bring Shin pads, water bottle and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Age groups:
Under 6 - Under 12 (School years 1 - 7 from September 2026)

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from a Chelsea FC Soccer Schools team member within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

Steyning Player Development Centre
Age Groups: U6-U12
Location: Steyning Town Football Club, BN44 3RQ
Day and Times: Monday, 17:15 - 18.30
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

2026/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES
7/14/21/28 Sept, 5/12/19 Oct, 2/9/16/23/30 Nov, 7/14 Dec
4/11/18/25 Jan, 1/8/22 Feb, 1/8/15/22 Mar
12/19/26 Apr, 10/17/24 May, 7/14/21/28 June, 5/12 July

2026/27 PDC Festivals (Half Term Activity)
Oct/Dec/Feb/April/June/August

Monday training sessions will NOT run during half terms or bank holidays.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads