Socially Distanced 1-2-1 sessions
These sessions are priced at £28.00 for FA Qualified Coach & £38.00 for UEFA Qualified Coach, with block bookings of 3 or more. They run for 45 minutes per session.
The sessions take place at one of our Orpington locations on Saturday Mornings. If you would prefer another day or time, please get in touch and we will see if it’s possible to arrange.
Zoom ‘Skill Factor’ Sessions
Calling all budding ‘Stay at home’ footballers!
Join the Skills Academy for its brand new zoom classes, which will help young players develop their technical football skills!
We have re-designed our Skill Factor programme so that close control practise for turning, moves to beat players and control can all be developed. For any players who would like to be tested on their skills at the end of the course, we can send score cards and Skill factor wrist bands for your level!
Classes are on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4pm each day and we have sessions available for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced players. Please see full details below:
| Venue | Age | Time | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoom Online Session For Beginners | Age 5+ | 4pm - 4.30pm | Tuesdays from 12th January | £5.00 per 30 minute session |
| Zoom Online Session For Intermediates | Age 7+ | 4.45pm - 5.15pm & 4.00pm - 4.30pm | Tuesdays from 12th January & Thursdays from 14th January | £5.00 per 30 minute session |
| Zoom Online Session for Advanced Players | Age 7+ | 4.45pm - 5.15pm | Thursdays from 14th January | £5.00 per 30 minute session |
Zoom PE Sessions
Holiday Camps
WE HOPE TO HAVE CONFIRMATION OF FEBRUARY HALF TERM CAMPS PENDING UPDATED LOCKDOWN/TIER RESTRICTIONS
Football Holiday Camp!
Our football holiday camps will give every child the opportunity to practise their technical skills in a fun and safe environment with some festive activities added in! Players are given appropriate challenges to help them develop and there is lots of time allowed for match play. Each day ends with a mini tournament and every child receives a medal at the end of the camp!
| VENUE | DATES | TIMES | YEAR GROUPS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's School, Stanton Close Entrance, via Mungo Park, Orpington BR5 4DR | T.B.C | 10am - 3pm | Ages 5 - 12 | T.B.C £75.00 for 5 days |
| Tonbridge School Centre, London Road, Tonbridge TN10 3AD | T.B.C | 10am - 3pm | Ages 5 - 12 | T.B.C £69.00 for 3 days *Bookings must be made to Tonbridge directly on 01732 304123. |
Soccer Saturdays
These fun based sessions consist of plenty of time for learning practices which help every player to develop their technical skills. Each week is a different topic which allow for passing, shooting and dribbling but also a range of other fun techniques to practice such as: penalties, free-kicks, 1v1 defending, crossing and finishing and more!
The sessions at St Philomena’s Primary are now booked termly in advance. Click the ‘Book Now!’ button to book your place.
The sessions at Darwin Leisure Centre will be Drop in ones as before so there is no need to pre-book. You can pay at the reception and then go to the AstroTurf pitch. You will just need to provide your details for the register to comply with ‘track and trace’.
Sessions at Darrick Sports centre will hopefully resume soon but we are awaiting news from the new lettings team hired by the school.
Please check the session status before attending.
| Venue | Time | Age | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Primary School Stanton Close, via Mungo Park, Orpington BR5 4DR | 10-11:30AM | 5-12 | £6.90 per session | CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Now must be booked online on a termly basis) |
| Darwin Leisure Centre, Jail Ln, Biggin Hill, TN16 3AU | 10-11:30AM | 5-12 | £6.90 per session | CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Drop in session) |
| Darrick Sports Centre Lovibonds Ave, Orpington BR6 8ER | 10-11:30AM | 5-12 | £6.90 per session | Cancelled Until Further Notice |
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Term Time After School Clubs
New procedures are in place with coaches following FA and Government guidelines for the safety of all participants.
The focus is on technical skills practice and the children will have plenty of match time. Players of all abilities are welcome and the fundamental topics of passing, shooting, dribbling and control are all covered.
When children’s sport is safe to proceed and sports centres are open, there is the option for players to attend a ‘Skill Factor’ after school club which takes place at Darrick Sports Centre 6 -7pm.
This club helps players to develop their dribbling skills this term along with learning moves to dribble past defenders and improve their first touch. Match time is also included in the session for players to bring their skills into these small sided games.
This Monday Club is for year groups 1-6.
Click the ‘book now’ button to reserve your space or give our team a call if you require any other information. Our number is 01689 828385.
Skill Factor
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Our Skill Factor Club is a technical based session for young players of all abilities. It takes place takes place on the all weather 3G floodlit pitch at Darrick Sports Centre from 6-7pm during term time.
This club helps players to develop their dribbling skills this term along with learning moves to dribble past defenders and improve their first touch. Match time is also included in the session for players to bring their skills into these small sided games.
The Monday Club is for year groups 1-6.
Click the ‘book now’ button to reserve your space or give our team a call if you require any other information. Our number is 01689 828385.
| Venue | Day | Time | Duration | Year Groups | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Sports Centre, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER | Monday | 6 - 7pm | T.B.C | 1 - 6 | CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Price per session £6.90 Course is booked termly |
Tonbridge – Skill Factor
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
For boys & girls of all abilities aged 5-10 years.
*Prices shown are per session. Courses must be booked termly.
*Bookings must be made to Tonbridge directly on 01732 304123.
| Venue | Day | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge School Centre, London Road, Tonbridge TN10 3AD | Wednesdays T.B.C | 5-6PM | CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE £6.50 Course is booked termly |
Social Distanced Group Football Training
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Maximum of 6 players allowed.
Session price is £60 for one hour so £10 per player if 6 are joining.
Payment should be made to the Skills Academy account in one full payment by main point of contact and parents can send relevant amounts to one another as necessary for the session.
These sessions are designed for a group of friends of similar ability.
Please call the office on 01689 828385 to make a booking or for further information
Inset Days
Inset Days are aimed at boys and girls of all abilities to join us for a day or two of football fun at an affordable price and to help working parents.
Check this page for details of any upcoming Inset Day courses!