Further Education Programme – September 2025 Start

Are you leaving school this summer and looking to take the next step in your education and football journey? Palace for Life is offering the chance to join our Post 16 Football Programme.

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Train and play like a pro alongside your studies
✅ Gain nationally recognised qualifications
✅ Be coached by UEFA qualified coaches
✅ Represent Palace for Life in competitive college leagues

What to Bring:
Boots (Astro or Moulded – No Studs)
Shin Pads
Water Bottle
Weather-Appropriate Sports Kit

Who Can Apply?

Open to boys aged 16-18 starting Further Education in September 2025.

Held at the Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground, our unique Soccer Schools are specially designed by expert coaches from Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to offer the ultimate football experience for young players in South London.

Running during the school holidays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, this course is open to children in Year 1 to Year 9.

Our Soccer Schools offer a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment, where children can develop new football skills, enjoy competitive games, and make lasting friendships. Beyond football, players will also gain valuable social and teamwork skills.

All sessions are led by FA and UEFA-licensed coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience and specialised expertise.

What’s Included:
- A variety of technical training sessions focusing on skill development, attacking, and defending techniques

- Exciting tournaments and competitions

- Game-based challenges designed to enhance learning through play

- Medals and prizes to celebrate achievement and effort

Important Information:
Allergies & Medical Needs:
Please ensure all allergen and medical information is up to date in your booking. Any required medication (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers) must be brought on the day.
Note: All sessions are nut-free zones. Any food containing nuts may be disposed of by staff if opened on site.

Registration & Collection:
There is a 15-minute window for drop-off (9:00–9:15am) and pick-up (2:45–3:00pm). Please arrive within this time frame.

What to Bring:

Appropriate football training wear and footwear

Weather-appropriate clothing (warm/waterproof or sunhat/sunscreen)

Shin pads

A packed lunch and plenty of water (no fizzy drinks, please)

We look forward to welcoming your child for a fantastic day of football, fun, and development!

Held at the Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground, our unique Soccer Schools are specially designed by expert coaches from Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to offer the ultimate football experience for young players in South London.

Running during the school holidays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, this course is open to children in Year 1 to Year 9.

Our Soccer Schools offer a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment, where children can develop new football skills, enjoy competitive games, and make lasting friendships. Beyond football, players will also gain valuable social and teamwork skills.

All sessions are led by FA and UEFA-licensed coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience and specialised expertise.

What’s Included:
- A variety of technical training sessions focusing on skill development, attacking, and defending techniques

- Exciting tournaments and competitions

- Game-based challenges designed to enhance learning through play

- Medals and prizes to celebrate achievement and effort

Important Information:
Allergies & Medical Needs:
Please ensure all allergen and medical information is up to date in your booking. Any required medication (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers) must be brought on the day.
Note: All sessions are nut-free zones. Any food containing nuts may be disposed of by staff if opened on site.

Registration & Collection:
There is a 15-minute window for drop-off (9:00–9:15am) and pick-up (2:45–3:00pm). Please arrive within this time frame.

What to Bring:

Appropriate football training wear and footwear

Weather-appropriate clothing (warm/waterproof or sunhat/sunscreen)

Shin pads

A packed lunch and plenty of water (no fizzy drinks, please)

We look forward to welcoming your child for a fantastic day of football, fun, and development!

Our Soccer Schools have been specially designed by coaches at Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to provide the best football experience for players in South London. The courses run during the school holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm for Children in Year 7-Year 9

Our Soccer Schools provide a fun and enjoyable experience to learn new skills, play in competitions and make friends! As well as improving as a footballer, each child will learn vital social skills. Children will be coached by FA and UEFA licenced coaches with vast and different areas of expertise.

The course will include:
• A mixture of technical sessions focusing on learning new techniques and skills, learning how to attack and how to defend!
• Competitive and fun tournaments.
• Games based challenges.
• Medals and prizes also up for grabs!

ALLERGIES: Please make sure the allergen and medical information in your booking is correct, and any medication (EpiPens, inhalers) are provided if necessary. All our sessions are now nut free zones, so please ensure no nuts are brought on site. Foods that contain nuts that are brought on site may be thrown away by staff if opened.

Please be aware there is a 15 minute window for registration (9-9.15) and collection (15:45-16:00).

Players will need to bring - Suitable training wear (including appropriate footwear), warm/waterproof clothing, sun-cream/sunhat depending on the weather, shin pads, Lunch and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Goalkeeper Specific Soccer Schools have been specially designed by coaches at Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to provide the best football experience for players in South London. The courses run during the school holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm for Children aged 5 - 14 years of age.

Our Soccer Schools provide a fun and enjoyable experience to learn new skills, play in competitions and make friends! As well as improving as a footballer, each child will learn vital social skills. Children will be coached by FA and UEFA licenced coaches with vast and different areas of expertise.

The course will include:
• A mixture of technical sessions focusing on learning new techniques and skills, learning how to attack and how to defend!
• Competitive and fun tournaments.
• Games based challenges.
• Medals and prizes also up for grabs!

ALLERGIES: Please make sure the allergen and medical information in your booking is correct, and any medication (EpiPens, inhalers) are provided if necessary. All our sessions are now nut free zones, so please ensure no nuts are brought on site. Foods that contain nuts that are brought on site may be thrown away by staff if opened.

Please be aware there is a 15 minute window for registration (9-9.15) and collection (15:45-16:00).

Players will need to bring - Suitable training wear (including appropriate footwear), warm/waterproof clothing, sun-cream/sunhat depending on the weather, shin pads, Lunch and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Girls Soccer Schools have been specially designed by coaches at Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to provide the best football experience for players in South London. The courses run during the school holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm for Children in Year 1-Year 6.

Our Soccer Schools provide a fun and enjoyable experience to learn new skills, play in competitions and make friends! As well as improving as a footballer, each child will learn vital social skills. Children will be coached by FA and UEFA licenced coaches with vast and different areas of expertise.

The course will include:
• A mixture of technical sessions focusing on learning new techniques and skills, learning how to attack and how to defend!
• Competitive and fun tournaments.
• Games based challenges.
• Medals and prizes also up for grabs!

ALLERGIES: Please make sure the allergen and medical information in your booking is correct, and any medication (EpiPens, inhalers) are provided if necessary. All our sessions are now nut free zones, so please ensure no nuts are brought on site. Foods that contain nuts that are brought on site may be thrown away by staff if opened.

Please be aware there is a 15 minute window for registration (9-9.15) and collection (15:45-16:00).

Players will need to bring - Suitable training wear (including appropriate footwear), warm/waterproof clothing, sun-cream/sunhat depending on the weather, shin pads, Lunch and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Soccer Schools have been specially designed by coaches at Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to provide the best football experience for players in South London. The courses run during the school holidays from 9:00am to 4:00pm for Children in Year 1-Year 6.

Our Soccer Schools provide a fun and enjoyable experience to learn new skills, play in competitions and make friends! As well as improving as a footballer, each child will learn vital social skills. Children will be coached by FA and UEFA licenced coaches with vast and different areas of expertise.

The course will include:
• A mixture of technical sessions focusing on learning new techniques and skills, learning how to attack and how to defend!
• Competitive and fun tournaments.
• Games based challenges.
• Medals and prizes also up for grabs!

ALLERGIES: Please make sure the allergen and medical information in your booking is correct, and any medication (EpiPens, inhalers) are provided if necessary. All our sessions are now nut free zones, so please ensure no nuts are brought on site. Foods that contain nuts that are brought on site may be thrown away by staff if opened.

Please be aware there is a 15 minute window for registration (9-9.15) and collection (15:45-16:00).

Players will need to bring - Suitable training wear (including appropriate footwear), warm/waterproof clothing, sun-cream/sunhat depending on the weather, shin pads, Lunch and plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Held at the Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground, our unique Soccer Schools are specially designed by expert coaches from Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to offer the ultimate football experience for young players in South London.

Running during the school holidays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, this course is open to children in Year 1 to Year 9.

Our Soccer Schools offer a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment, where children can develop new football skills, enjoy competitive games, and make lasting friendships. Beyond football, players will also gain valuable social and teamwork skills.

All sessions are led by FA and UEFA-licensed coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience and specialised expertise.

What’s Included:
- A variety of technical training sessions focusing on skill development, attacking, and defending techniques

- Exciting tournaments and competitions

- Game-based challenges designed to enhance learning through play

- Medals and prizes to celebrate achievement and effort

Important Information:
Allergies & Medical Needs:
Please ensure all allergen and medical information is up to date in your booking. Any required medication (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers) must be brought on the day.
Note: All sessions are nut-free zones. Any food containing nuts may be disposed of by staff if opened on site.

Registration & Collection:
There is a 15-minute window for drop-off (9:00–9:15am) and pick-up (2:45–3:00pm). Please arrive within this time frame.

What to Bring:

Appropriate football training wear and footwear

Weather-appropriate clothing (warm/waterproof or sunhat/sunscreen)

Shin pads

A packed lunch and plenty of water (no fizzy drinks, please)

We look forward to welcoming your child for a fantastic day of football, fun, and development!

Held at the Crystal Palace Academy Training Ground, our unique Soccer Schools are specially designed by expert coaches from Palace for Life Foundation and Crystal Palace FC to offer the ultimate football experience for young players in South London.

Running during the school holidays from 9:00am to 3:00pm, this course is open to children in Year 1 to Year 9.

Our Soccer Schools offer a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment, where children can develop new football skills, enjoy competitive games, and make lasting friendships. Beyond football, players will also gain valuable social and teamwork skills.

All sessions are led by FA and UEFA-licensed coaches, each bringing a wealth of experience and specialised expertise.

What’s Included:
- A variety of technical training sessions focusing on skill development, attacking, and defending techniques

- Exciting tournaments and competitions

- Game-based challenges designed to enhance learning through play

- Medals and prizes to celebrate achievement and effort

Important Information:
Allergies & Medical Needs:
Please ensure all allergen and medical information is up to date in your booking. Any required medication (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers) must be brought on the day.
Note: All sessions are nut-free zones. Any food containing nuts may be disposed of by staff if opened on site.

Registration & Collection:
There is a 15-minute window for drop-off (9:00–9:15am) and pick-up (2:45–3:00pm). Please arrive within this time frame.

What to Bring:

Appropriate football training wear and footwear

Weather-appropriate clothing (warm/waterproof or sunhat/sunscreen)

Shin pads

A packed lunch and plenty of water (no fizzy drinks, please)

We look forward to welcoming your child for a fantastic day of football, fun, and development!

Step into the life of an academy player with The Academy Experience, powered by Palace for Life.

This high-performance 2-day soccer training camp is designed to mirror the intensity and professionalism of a real academy environment. It’s a unique opportunity to elevate your game and gain invaluable insight into what it takes to reach the next level.

Camp Highlights Include:

Exclusive Palace for Life Macron Training Top – All participants will receive an official camp training top to wear during the experience. Please note: bookings made less than four weeks before the start of the camp may not be guaranteed their preferred size due to supplier lead times.

Technical & Tactical Training – On-pitch sessions focused on developing core football skills, positional awareness, and game intelligence.

Strength & Conditioning Sessions – Work with performance coaches on movement, agility, power, and injury prevention techniques used in elite academies.

Strength & Conditioning Testing – Benchmark your physical capabilities with academy-standard testing protocols.

Individual Player Reports – Receive a personalised performance breakdown highlighting strengths and areas for development to support ongoing progression.

Classroom-Based Analysis Sessions – Engage in tactical and match analysis workshops designed to improve decision-making, game understanding, and positional responsibilities.

Psychology Workshop – Develop the mental aspects of your game, including confidence, focus, resilience, and coping with pressure – all essential traits for aspiring players.

Insight from Academy Recruitment Staff – Members of the academy’s recruitment and scouting team will be present throughout the camp, observing players in a professional setting.
Please note: attendance at the camp does not guarantee a trial or future opportunity with the club.

Whether you're aiming for the academy pathway or simply looking to push your game to the next level, The Academy Experience offers a professional, inspiring, and challenging environment to unlock your full potential.