Events

Ferdinand Collective Technical / Extra Training with our Academy coaches; Head of Football Rob Howard and Head Coach Ben Howlett. High intensity sessions designed to develop the complete player. Focus areas:
 • Ball mastery & turning
 • Passing & finishing
 • Speed & change of direction
 • Reactions & balance Technical excellence with physical development.
Train every part of your game. ⚽Location: Chelmer Park, CM2 8RL with ROB HOWARD Dates: Tuesdays 5,12, 19 May, 2, 9, 16 June Times: U9 & U10 6-7pm, U11 & U12 7-8pm £60 block of 6. ⚽Location: St Martins School, CM13 2HG with ROB HOWARD Dates: Thursdays 7,14, 21 May, 4, 11, 18 June Times: U8 - U13 7-8pm £60 block of 6. Limited spaces available Please note- Goalkeepers are welcome to attend and will positioned in goal for the duration, but this event does not include a GK specific coach.

18-20 August | Chelmer Park Astro (Chelmsford) | 3 day programme Small group sessions with Ferdinand Academy UEFA Licensed coaches. 9.30am-12pm | U7-U10 12.30pm-3pm | U11-U16 ⚽Camp Objectives For players to prepare physically, technically and tactically for the upcoming season through a structured three-day programme. Every day follows the same progression: 1. Fitness → Prepare the body to perform Football-specific conditioning Agility, Balance & Coordination (ABC) Speed mechanics Change of direction Reaction and acceleration work Injury prevention habits 2. Technical → Develop the individual player Ball mastery First touch Receiving under pressure Passing and combination play 1v1 attacking and defending Position-specific technical practices 3. Tactical → Apply learning within the game Small-sided games Functional practices Game-related scenarios Decision-making Match play Team challenges ⚽ Day Themes Day 1: Building the Foundations Fitness 👉 Movement assessment 👉 Running mechanics 👉 ABC development 👉 Speed and acceleration fundamentals Technical 👉 Ball mastery programme 👉 First touch and receiving 👉 Passing and combination play Tactical 👉 Principles of possession 👉 Creating passing angles 👉 Playing through pressure Performance Focus 👉 Players establish individual targets for the camp. Day 2: Competing with Intensity Fitness 👉 Reactive agility 👉 Football conditioning circuits 👉 Repeated sprint activities Technical 👉 1v1 attacking 👉 1v1 defending 👉 Finishing under pressure Tactical 👉Transition moments 👉Pressing and counter pressing 👉Playing forward quickly Performance Focus 👉 Competing with intensity while maintaining technical quality. Day 3: Preparing to Perform Fitness 👉Match preparation routines 👉Speed and sharpness activation Technical 👉Position-specific challenges 👉Match-related technical practices Tactical 👉Tournament-style games 👉Match scenarios 👉Competitive fixtures Performance Focus 👉Applying learning in realistic game environments. ⚽ Analysis & Performance | received via email by 23 August 2026 Training Footage 👉 Sessions recorded throughout the camp 👉 Small-sided games filmed 👉 Match footage captured ⚽ Players review: Positioning Decision-making Movement off the ball Positive actions and improvements Individual Feedback Reports Each player receives: Physical 👉 Speed 👉 Agility 👉 Work rate Athletic development areas 👉 Technical 👉 Ball mastery 👉 Passing 👉 Receiving 👉 Finishing Tactical 👉 Decision-making 👉 Awareness 👉 Positioning 👉 Game understanding Coach Recommendations 👉 Strengths 👉 Development priorities 👉 Focus areas for first 6 weeks of the season £105+VAT