Leigh Academy Player Development Centre Camp
Wednesday 20th August 2026
Age Groups: Years 6 - 9
Location: Leigh Academy, Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Day and time: 12:30pm to 15:00pm (12:20pm registration)
Surface: 3G Pitches
What to Bring: Football Boots, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink

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

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

Date: Thursday 20th August

Time Slot: 12.30 - 13.30

**Please have in mind 3 aspects that your child would like to focus on within their session, you will be contacted prior to the session to discuss this briefly**

Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)
*Players to wear trainers and change into their football boots at the pitch*

Spectators: Allowed to watch the session, maximum of 2 spectators.

Parking: Available - you will be directed to our academy car park by security upon arrival to the venue, players will be registered outside the indoor Arena in the gravel car park.

What to bring:
- Water Bottle / Drink
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather
- Players to wear a training kit of their choice

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

Date: Thursday 20th August

Time Slot: 14.00 - 15.00

**Please have in mind 3 aspects that your child would like to focus on within their session, you will be contacted prior to the session to discuss this briefly**

Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)
*Players to wear trainers and change into their football boots at the pitch*

Spectators: Allowed to watch the session, maximum of 2 spectators.

Parking: Available - you will be directed to our academy car park by security upon arrival to the venue, players will be registered outside the indoor Arena in the gravel car park.

What to bring:
- Water Bottle / Drink
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather
- Players to wear a training kit of their choice

PDP Pre-Season Training - Carshalton PDC Players - U11-U14's

Location: Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW

Day and Times: Thursday 20th August 2026 5.30pm - 7pm
Surface: 3G Pitches

Pre-season training for players to get fit, sharpen and hone their skills, learn how they will play, prepare physically and mentally for the next season ahead. concentrating on development and preparation.


What to Bring: Football Boots or Astro trainers, Shin Pads, and plenty to drink (No fizzy or energy drinks).All Players must have and wear shin pads for all activity, sports clothing appropriate to the weather. Players that do not follow these guidelines may not be permitted to participate.

Chelsea FC 1:1 Coaching Session
Date: Friday 21st August
Location: William De Ferrers School
Time: 9am-10am
Surface: Grass Pitches

High Intensity session Specific to the participant including Ball Mastery

What to bring:
Football Boots & Shin Pads
Non-Fizzy Drink
Appropriate Kit/Clothing for football and suitable for all weather conditions
Sun cream for when it is extremely hot weather conditions

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

Date: Friday 21st August

Time Slot: 9.00 - 10.00

**Please have in mind 3 aspects that your child would like to focus on within their session, you will be contacted prior to the session to discuss this briefly**

Surface: 4G (No Metal Studs)
*Players to wear trainers and change into their football boots at the pitch*

Spectators: Allowed to watch the session, maximum of 2 spectators.

Parking: Available - you will be directed to our academy car park by security upon arrival to the venue, players will be registered outside the indoor Arena in the gravel car park.

What to bring:
- Water Bottle / Drink
- Appropriate clothing for the scheduled weather
- Players to wear a training kit of their choice

Venue: William De Ferrers, Trinity Row, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU
Date: Friday 21st August August 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm (9.25am registration)
Surface: 3G Astro

- Parents / Guardians are not able to stay to watch sessions and must leave the venue once the child has been registered and arrive only for collection of their child at the session finish time.

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 21st August
Venue: Thomas Bennett Community College, Ashdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5HB
Playing surface: Grass (Players to wear appropriate footwear)
Session Timings: 10.00 - 11.30am
Age Groups: Under 7 - Under 9 (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