Sussex Boys Player Development Pathway Talent ID Phase 1
Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Venue Horsham Football Club, RH13 0AR
Registration: 12.30pm
Session Timings: 12.45 - 15.00pm (2 hours 15 mins)
Age Groups: U12 - U16 (**2026/27 Season**)
An exciting opportunity for new players to potentially join our Player Development Programme (PDP) for the 2026/27 season.
Our programme offers weekly training (Term-time) as well as half term activity and is designed to support player development at all levels in the game, from Beginner (Tier 3), Intermediate (Tier 2) to Advanced (Tier 1), providing an opportunity for further learning in a safe, fun and competitive environment. Our programme runs from September-August every season.
Please note, for U13 players and older we only offer Tier 1 as a training option.
Centres include:
Player Performance Centre (Tier 1) - Lancing & Crawley
Player Development Centre (Tier 2) Cuckfield, Steyning, Lancing, Ringmer, Horsham, Crawley, Littlehampton
Player Training Centre (Tier 3) - Chichester & Crawley
Following the trial you will receive notification of your trial outcome and what we can offer you to be a part of our programme. If successful in progressing to the next stages your child may be invited to Phase 2 (Tuesday 11th August).
Players must wear shin-pads and appropriate footwear for a 3G Astro Surface as well as bringing a drink with them. Parents are able to observe the session.
For any queries please direct them to presley.geal@chelseafc.com