Elite camps · Boys & girls aged 6–15
High-performance football camps for ambitious young players who want more than time on the ball.
Train With Purpose.
Return With
Confidence.
Structured days. Detailed coaching. Appropriate challenge. An environment where players can develop their technique, understanding and confidence alongside others who want to improve.
Real coaching. Meaningful development.
Learn. Dominate. Elevate.
- UEFA B qualified head coaches - Grouped by age & ability. - Full-day, coach-led development
Your next camp
October Elite
Performance Camp
A two-day opportunity to sharpen technique, practise decisions under pressure and build confidence during the season.
Places are limited to maintain coaching quality and group balance. Check current availability through the booking page.
DATES 27–28 October 2026
TIME 9:30am–3:30pm both days
VENUE Northampton School 3G, Thorpeville, Moulton, NN3 7TR
PLAYERS Boys & girls aged 6–15
Grouped by age and ability
£99
per player · complete two-day camp
THE ELITE CAMP EXPERIENCE
Focused Development.
A full day to learn.
Every camp day is structured, purposeful and coached with intent. Professional standards, clear coaching detail and high expectations give players opportunities to learn, repeat and apply.
Age- and ability-appropriate groups help maintain involvement and the right level of challenge. Coaches provide feedback on the details that matter, with time for players to practise them.
Whether your child plays grassroots football or trains within an ETC, PDC, shadow squad or pre-academy environment, our aim is to help them return to their team with clearer understanding and greater confidence.
WHAT PLAYERS WORK ON
Every activity.
A development purpose.
Technical practice connects with decisions, movement and
game situations, so players explore how and when to use
what they learn.
01
First Touch & Control
Receive with purpose, manage the ball under pressure and prepare the next action.
03
Confidence in 1v1s
Practise creating space, taking on opponents and defending individual battles.
02
Decisions Under Pressure
Recognise options, respond to opponents and choose when to pass, dribble or shoot.
04
Movement & Awareness
Scan, find space and move off the ball to support play and influence the game.
05
Game Understanding
Connect individual techniques with transitions, teamwork and realistic match situations.
06
Mindset & Composure
Practise communicating, responding to mistakes and staying involved when challenged.
The October camp also includes Camp Champion challenges, small-sided tournament play and mindset and leadership development.
WHAT SETS OUR CAMP APART
High standards.
Individual attention.
The camp format gives us time to coach the detail, revisit learning and challenge players to apply it.
Purposeful coaching throughout
Activities are planned around learning, with clear coaching points and expectations for effort and engagement.
Professional coaching environment
Experienced coaches balance encouragement, detailed feedback and appropriate challenge.
Age & ability-specific groups
Players are grouped to support involvement, confidence and a suitable level of challenge.
Time to learn and repeat
Full days create room for practice, feedback and another opportunity to apply the learning.
Carefully managed places
Group balance and coaching quality guide the number of places offered.
WHO ARE OUR CAMPS ARE FOR
Players who want
to learn and improve.
Boys and girls aged 6–15 who enjoy football and are ready to engage with structured coaching.
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Enjoy learning and being challenged
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Want to improve specific areas of their game
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Are ready to listen, practise and work with others
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Take pride in their effort and attitude
Grassroots players and players in professional club development environments are welcome. The focus is on appropriate challenge and individual development, without promises about selection.
BEYOND THE CAMP
A standalone experience.
A possible next step.
For some families, camps are a chance to train, develop and enjoy football during school breaks. For others, they are a first experience of EFC’s wider coaching approach.
Throughout the camp, coaches observe technical habits, how players learn, confidence under pressure and training behaviours. For families who want ongoing support, this can help inform the next development step.
Camps and weekly programmes can be attended independently. There is no obligation to join a membership.
FOR PARENTS
Ready for the first day.
Check your booking confirmation for full arrival instructions and venue-specific requirements.
Bring the essentials
Shin pads, plenty of water, a nut-free packed lunch and snacks, and clothing suitable for the weather.
Check footwear
Bring suitable football footwear and follow the pitch rules provided in your camp confirmation.
Share relevant information
Provide relevant medical, allergy and emergency-contact information when booking, and tell the team about any support your player needs.