Premier League Kicks Girls Football for 11-16 year olds every Friday at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon term time only and excluding Bank Holidays. We welcome anyone to join at any point throughout the year.

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB

Mondays (bi-weekly) 6-7:30pm
Leagacy Youth Zone
Starts 6th October
Develop your coaching skills
Gain Qualifications
Volunteering opportunities

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!

Further Education Programme – September 2026 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 Education 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 15-18 starting Further Education in September 2026.

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!