Chelsea FC | Player Development Centre (Tier 2)

Venue: Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG
Training Day: Wednesdays
Age Groups: Under 13 - Under 15s (Year 8 - Year 10)
Session Timings: 17:30 - 19:15

Wednesdays Session Days
September: 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
October: 7th, 14th, 21st
November: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
December: 2nd, 9th & 16th
January: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
February: 3rd, 10th & 24th
March: 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
April: 14th, 21st & 28th
May: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
June: 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

Excluded Wednesdays
October: 28th
December: 23rd & 30th
February: 17th
March: 31st
April: 7th
June: 2nd

During half term, you will be provided with a holiday provision session on one day during the week.
Your Head Coach will communicate the details of your session, including the day, time, format and address.
The provisions will run in the week commencing of the below dates.
W|C 26th October
W|C 21st & 28th December
W|C 15th February
W|C 29th March OR W|C 5th April
W|C 31st May


Important Information: Term-Time Programme: Weekly sessions operate during school term time only. The full programme dates will be confirmed by your Area Lead before the start of the season.

Holiday Provision: Details of holiday training and development opportunities will be communicated separately by your Head Coach prior to the start of the season.

ESSEX PLAYER PERFORMANCE CENTRE 2026/27

Age Groups: U8 - U12
Location: Moulsham High School, Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
Day: Monday
Time: 5.15 - 6.30pm (early drop off from 5pm)
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks


2026/27 PPC SESSION DATES (MONDAY'S):
07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 04/01, 11/01, 18/01, 25/01, 01/02, 08/02, 22/02, 01/03, 08/03, 15/03, 22/03, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 10/05, 17/05, 24/05, 07/06, 14/06, 21/06, 28/06


No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays

Kent (Gravesend) Player Performance Centre
Age Groups: U8-U15
Location: Kedbull Leisure, Nelson Road, Gravesend, DA11 7EE

Day and Times:
Thursdays
U8/U9/U12/U13- 17:00pm - 18:15pm
U10/U11/U14/U15 - 18:15pm - 19:30pm

Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

26/27 TRAINING SESSION DATES (THURSDAYS):
10/09, 17/09, 24/09, 01/10, 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 05/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 03/12, 10/12, 07/01, 14/01, 21/01, 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 25/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05,10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 8/07, 15/07

Thursday training sessions will NOT run during half terms.

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

ESSEX PLAYER PERFORMANCE CENTRE 2026/27

Age Groups: U13 - U16
Location: Noak Hill Sports Complex, Noak Hill Road, Romford, RM3 7YA
Day: Friday
Time: 6.45-8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
What to Wear/Bring: CFC Kit, Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks

Temporary venue for the following dates (6:45pm-8.00pm):
Drapers Academy, Romford, Settle Road, RM3 9XR
2G astro: Will require astroturfs.
25th September
2nd October
9th October
16th October
23rd October


2026/27 PPC SESSION DATES (FRIDAY):
11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 9/10, 16/10, 23/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 23/04, 30/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06

No Training Sessions on Bank Holidays or in School Holidays

PLAYER TRAINING CENTRE - THURROCK
Year 1-7
Location: Aveley FC, RM15 4PX
Day: Monday 2nd November 2026
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitch
Players will not be able to take part unless they are wearing moulded football boots (No astros/trainers allowed).
What to Wear/Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads & non-fizzy drinks. Please note there will be a cost to future sessions.

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

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

Venue: Steyning Town Football Club, Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RQ
Timings: 17.15 - 18.30
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 10 (School years 1 - 6 from September 2026)

Please note that no parking is allowed in the school car park as these gates will lock at 6pm.

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

Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Year 1-9
Time: 5.15 - 6.30pm
Venue: Trinity School, Seal Hollow Road Sevenoaks, TN13 3SL (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

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

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

Venue: Warden Park Secondary Academy, Cuckfield, RH17 5DP
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