Arsenal Football Development Camp

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS FOR 10-16 YEAR OLDS WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL PLAYER

The Arsenal Football Development programme is designed for players of all abilities - from serious players to those who just love to play. We are proud to offer Football in association with Arsenal Football Development Coaching.

The Arsenal Football Development coaching philosophy matches our own – to bring out the best in every individual. The programme offers boys and girls of all abilities the opportunity to enhance their football skills while learning to “Play the Arsenal Way”. Arsenal Football Development has designed a philosophy and training programme that recreates the experiences of the Arsenal Academy players.

The programme, designed by the Arsenal Football Development Head Coach, focuses on a range of skills and drills, tactics and match play as well as other elements including sport science, nutrition, physical conditioning and building confidence. We have developed a standardised skills test enabling players to identify their own performance goals and areas for improvement. The skills test is age group specific and all players – boys and girls – will have the opportunity to take the test and compare themselves to every player attending the same course. Each player will receive an official Arsenal Football Development end-of course certificate.

ARSENAL FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT COACHES

Arsenal Football Development Head Coaches are UEFA B qualified and all other coaches hold a minimum of an UEFA licence coaching qualification along with the English Football Association Youth coaching certification. There is a rigorous selection process and only a small percentage of coaches make it through to becoming an Arsenal Football Development Coach. All successful coaches undergo internal club training as well which gives them the knowledge and understanding of how to implement the Arsenal Football Development Philosophy and Playing the Arsenal Way. The coaches’ training continues with the club as they participate in continuous professional development events, improving their skills at conducting sessions and developing youth players’ talents in The Arsenal Way.

Age groups

ALL COURSES ARE FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS*

JUNIOR GUNNERS - for Boys & Girls aged 10 - 13

The Junior Gunners Development programme is a 5-day training programme aimed at younger players aged 10 – 13 and will allow them to improve the fundamental aspects of the game.

The Junior Gunners Development programme uses Arsenal Football Club’s long-term player development model which is at the core of the club’s player and development philosophy.

Our young players are encouraged to express themselves without the fear of failure and are free to try new things.

The Juniors Gunners programme gives our young players the opportunity to develop and grow at their own pace and become more confident players.

INVINCIBLES - for Boys & Girls aged 14 - 16

The Invincibles Development programme delivers the ultimate football coaching experience for any hard-working, dedicated player.

Players on the Invincibles programme gain a unique insight into how Arsenal FC train their young players at their renowned Academy.

Players take part in the same sessions as Arsenal academy players, covering topics such as passing and receiving, counter-attacking, playing out from the back and also small-sided games all delivered by an excellent team of Arsenal FC coaches.

Player workshops and analysis sessions provide further insight into the life of an Arsenal player.

Within the development curriculum model, we aim to progress each player in the technical, tactical, physical, mental and social aspects of football. The programme is the perfect environment for younger players to develop and grow at their own pace and become more confident players.

GOALKEEPERS - for Boys & Girls aged 10 - 16

Goalkeepers joining our summer camp immerse themselves into the life of a professional goalkeeper with daily sessions focusing on all aspects of the position.

Coaching sessions cover goalkeeping techniques from footwork and handling, positioning, diving saves, possession support and distribution, 1 v 1 and taking crosses.

The Arsenal Football Club Camp goalkeeper coaching syllabus also develops the physical and psychological characteristics that are required to make an effective modern-day goalkeeper.

Our 2023 goalkeeping camp is a fantastic event that any keeper will remember forever.

*GIRLS’ CAMPS

WITH US GIRLS AND BOYS TRAIN TOGETHER

All our courses have been specially developed to ensure a balanced and enhanced coaching and training environment for the girls and the boys attending our football course and to encourage more girls to participate and experience the Arsenal Football Development approach to football coaching.

Arsenal Football Development’s coaching philosophy focuses on providing holistic experiences and development in each of the areas identified by The FA (technical/tactical, social, psychological and physical) that can translate into everyday life, helping students become better players and better people. This is why we coach and train boys and girls together based on their skill level and motivation, rather than dividing them into same sex groups. We have seen how this builds confidence, creates a mutually beneficial atmosphere, breaks down age and cultural barriers and enhances both performance and enjoyment levels for boys and girls together.

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Included

Learn to ‘Play the Arsenal Way’
Designed by Arsenal Football Development and delivered by an Arsenal Football Development Head Coach supported by Assistant Coaches
Suitable for all levels of ability
Available for boys and girls
Skills and drills aimed at improving physical agility, dribbling, turning, passing and receiving, defending, shooting and finishing
Tactical sessions on patterns of play, phases of play, team shape, counter attacking and pressing
Arsenal Football Development shirt and a drink bottle
30 hours of Football coaching, matches and workshops
Average ratio of 1 coach 10 players
On campus accommodation
3 meals a day
Progress report certificate
24/7 player welfare
Evening programme
Exsportise ‘clubhouse’
Membership of on-site ‘Club Exsportise’