Football Camp QE offers aspiring young players aged 13-17 the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and gain a deeper understanding of the game.
Set within Queen Ethelburga’s outstanding sporting facilities, this five-day football programme combines specialist coaching, physical training and performance analysis. Students will develop their skills while gaining an insight into the preparation, discipline and commitment required to succeed in football.
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Course DetailsDates: Monday 26 July – Friday 30 July 2027 Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Prices:Day programme: £550 for 5 days Residential: £1,070 for 4 nights / 5 days Additonal Boarding Nights: £130 per night Early Bird OfferSave £100 when you book and pay your deposit by 11 December 2026. Enter promo code EARLY100 at checkout to claim your saving. |
Excellent Elite Sports Facilities
Train like a professional using Queen Ethelburga’s state-of-the-art facilities, used by teams such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and the New Zealand Rugby League squad.
Meet The Football Coach
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Matt DerbyshireFootball Coach - Development & Performance The camp is led by Matt Derbyshire, a UEFA A Licence coach and former England Under-21 international. Matt’s professional playing career included Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League and Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League, where he won the Greek league and cup. With more than 500 professional appearances across England, Greece, Cyprus, Australia and India, he brings extensive experience of the professional game to the programme. Through a combination of practical sessions and specialist workshops, students will explore the different elements that contribute to performance, from technical ability and tactical awareness to strength and conditioning, nutrition and recovery. |
What Can Students Expect?
The programme is divided between classroom activities and on-pitch development.
| On the Pitch |
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| Students will develop their technical ability through ball mastery, passing, combination play, one-to-one attacking and defending, finishing and position-specific coaching. Small-sided games and realistic match scenarios will provide opportunities to apply new skills, improve decision-making and develop tactical awareness. |
| Performance Analysis |
| Using Veo technology, students will review recorded training sessions and gain a better understanding of their performance. By identifying strengths and areas for development, they will learn how analysis and feedback can support continued improvement. |
| Strength and Conditioning |
| Sessions will focus on developing speed, agility, strength, power and core stability. Students will also explore the importance of physical preparation and injury prevention in supporting performance. |
| The Nutrition Kitchen |
| Through practical activities, students will learn how nutrition and hydration can support training, performance and recovery. Sessions will explore balanced meals, fuelling strategies and the role of nutrition in an active lifestyle. |
| Recovery and Regeneration |
| Students will discover why recovery is an important part of training, with activities including mobility work, swimming and an ice-bath experience. They will develop an understanding of how professional players prepare their bodies for the demands of the game. |
| Guest Coaches and Football Professionals |
| Sessions with guest coaches and football professionals will provide further insight into the demands of the modern game, including mental preparation, discipline and the commitment required to perform consistently. |
The 5 Day Football Experience
- Day 1: The Player
Develop technical quality, strengthen your mindset and discover what it means to train like an elite player.
- Day 2: Develop Your Game
Improve technique, decision-making and tactical awareness, with a featured session in the Nutrition Kitchen exploring how nutrition supports performance.
- Day 3: Train Like an Athlete
Develop speed, strength and power, alongside a dedicated recovery session featuring swimming, mobility work and an ice-bath experience.
- Day 4: Analyse and Improve
Review training footage using Veo technology to understand performance and identify areas for development, alongside a session with a guest coach or football professional.
- Day 5: Put Everything Together
Bring your learning into a professional-style training and match environment, with opportunities to compete, put your skills into practice and reflect on your progress.
