European Football Academy
Youth football academy in London for boys and girls aged 4–18, established in 2015.
About this business
The European Football Academy is a London-based youth football club. The academy states that it aims to make a difference in children's lives and in English football, with a programme planned and adapted by in-house football experts. Alongside training conditions and coaches, it says it covers areas such as nutrition and health, physical preparation and injury prevention.
It describes a focus on individual technique and constant assessment, tactical knowledge and decision making, physical development and a healthy lifestyle, and mental development, fair play and respect for others. The academy says it emphasises players' education and encourages them to be involved in school and achieve good results.
Its services include technical sessions, international tournaments, internships in European academies, UK and overseas training camps, scholarships for talented players, Little Lions sessions and girls-only sessions. The academy was established in 2015 and is based around Central London.
Why choose them
- Established in 2015, based around Central London
- Programmes for boys and girls aged 4–18 across North and South London
- UEFA-qualified and FA qualified coaches; DBS-checked camp staff
- Published prices, scholarships and financial assistance options
- Holiday camps in London plus Gothia Cup and international trips
Services
- Address
- Mancap, 5th Floor, 4 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7YL, GB
- Pricing
- Programmes: full price from £67.50, scholarship from £25.63, financial assistance from £51.25 (South London from £65), full scholarship free. Goalkeeper training: casual termly £15.99/week; competitive termly £26.99/week or £99.99/month by direct debit. Camps: early bird £37.50/day, standard £45/day, late £52.50/day, full week £168.75 (10% off).
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Frequently asked questions
How can my child try the academy before joining?
The academy offers three ways to try it: a One Week Trial where you train with your age group for a full week, Open Trials (structured assessed sessions for players aiming for a competitive squad place, with the next dates listed as to be announced and registrations closed), and taster sessions for the Little Lions programme for ages 4–6.
Where and for which age groups do they train?
Training runs across North and South London at Maida Vale, Waterloo, Kennington, Brent Cross, Camden Town and Vauxhall. The academy describes itself as based around Central London and lists programmes for Little Lions U5/U6, North London U7 to U18, South London U7 to U16 and Goalkeeping U6 to U18.
What does it cost and is there financial help?
The site states scholarships are available and that financial support options exist. Published programme prices are listed as full price from £67.50, scholarship from £25.63, financial assistance from £51.25 (South London from £65) and full scholarship free; goalkeeper training is termly £15.99 per week casual or £26.99 per week competitive, or £99.99 monthly by direct debit.
When and where do the London football camps take place?
Holiday camps run during mainstream school holidays, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm, at Hampstead Heath (Parliament Hill Fields) and Paddington Recreation Ground, with daily or weekly booking. Camps are open to any player born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2019 and you do not need to be an academy member.
Who coaches the players?
The academy says coaching is delivered by UEFA-qualified and FA qualified coaches, with DBS-checked staff at camps and a maximum of 40 players per camp. Sessions are grouped into recreational, development and performance sets based on age and ability.