Goalkeeper Specific Training

Developing players:
- Shot stopping and Handling
- Distribution Techniques
- Positioning & Awareness

**Limited spaces, groups will be capped at 8 players maximum**

Date: Friday 28th August
Venue: Thomas Bennett Community College, Ashdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5HB
Playing surface: Grass (Players to wear appropriate footwear)
Session Timings: 12.30 - 2.00pm
Age Groups: Under 10 - Under 12 (2025/26 Season Age Groups)

Players to wear sports clothing appropriate to the weather, shin-pads must be worn, and plenty of fluids for the session.

Parents are welcome to stay and observe the session.

For any further queries please contact presley.geal@chelseafc.com

Hampshire Boys Player Development Pathway Talent ID Day - 28/08/26
Date: Friday 28th August 2026
Time: 13:00-15:30 (arrival at start time)
Age Groups: U6-U15 (2025/26 season age groups)

We are looking to new external recruit players for our Player Development Pathway (PDP) for the 2026/27 season. We offer opportunities for players at all levels ranging from our Player Training Centres (Tier 3) to our top tier Player Performance Centre (Tier 1). Our sessions run during evenings every week during term time and we run half term sessions at Winchester City Football Club, and our very own Chelsea FC Training Ground in Cobham. Our programme runs from September-August every season.

Player Performance Centre (Tier 1) - Winchester (Mondays)
Player Development Centre (Tier 2) Winchester, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Petersfield (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).
Player Training Centre (Tier 3) - Southampton (Tuesday)

You will receive an email from our football development teams 2-3 working days after the trial, in terms of your trial outcome and what we can offer you to be a part of our programme.

Chelsea FC | Surrey and Berkshire/Buckinghamshire Talent ID Day (Under 6 Event)

Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, KT11 3PT

Date: Sunday 30th August 2025

Under 6s:
Start: 9.00am
Finish: 10.30am

Players Will Need:
- Shin Pads
- Football Boots (No Metal Studs)
- Water Bottle

Chelsea FC | Surrey and Berkshire/Buckinghamshire Talent ID Day (Under 7 Event)

Venue: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, KT11 3PT

Date: Sunday 30th August 2025

Under 7s:
Start: 11.00am
Finish: 12.30pm

Players Will Need:
- Shin Pads
- Football Boots (No Metal Studs)
- Water Bottle

Player Development Centre Trial - U7-14's

Location: Kings House Sports Ground, Riverside Drive, Chiswick, London, W4 2SH
Day and Times: Monday 7th September 5.30 pm -7 pm
Surface: 2G Pitches
What to Bring: Astro Trainers only, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS) and a rain jacket.

KEY INFORMATION: 
This trial is for one evening.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads. Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to EVERY session.

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

Player Training / Development Centre Trial (Tier 2 and 3) - U7-U12's

Location: St Dunstan's College, Jubilee Sports Ground, Canadian Avenue, SE6 3BB
All weather MUGA Surface
Day and Times: Monday 7th September 2026 17:45-19:00
Surface: 2G Pitches
What to Bring: Astro Trainers only, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS)

KEY INFORMATION:
This trial is for one evening.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads, Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to EVERY session.

Once the trial is complete, you will hear back from CFC Football Development within a few days. If you have any queries, please direct them to soccerschools@chelseafc.com

GIRLS MOULSHAM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TRIAL - CHELMSFORD
Year 3-7
Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: Moulsham High School, CM29ES (Astro)
Please note if successful, there is a cost to future sessions. Details will provided via email following the session.

Player Development Centre Open Trial - U14's - U17's

Location: Carshalton Boys College, Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, SM5 1RW (ENTRANCE AND PARKING ON MUSCHAMP ROAD).
Day and Times: Tuesday 8th September 2026 6:30pm - 8.00pm
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Astro Trainers or moulded boots only, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (NO FIZZY or ENERGY DRINKS) and a rain jacket.

KEY INFORMATION: 
This trial is for one evening.

Players will not be able to train if they are not wearing shin pads, Astro Trainers and Rain Jackets are essential for participants to bring to EVERY session.

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