NEW GIRLS FOOTBALL OPPORTUNITY: Emerging Talent ID Programme returns

The Emerging Talent ID free five-week programme will help keen female footballers on their technical development, building on skills like ball mastery, 1v1 skills as well as small group work aimed to improve decision making both in and out of possession.

This programme is open to girls aged 9-16 and will take place between Wednesday 25^th February – Wednesday 25th March. The programme will take place on an outdoor 3G pitch at Harris Purley Academy School. 

Matches will also be a key feature of the programme with an emphasis on small sided games.

Each session within the programme will be overseen by UEFA qualified Palace for Life coaches who will be training and observing players across the five-week course, looking for talented players to recruit onto our Emerging Talent Centre or other centres within our football pathway.

To sign up, head here.

We are committed to creating more opportunities for girls to play football and actively encourage Asian and Black players, who have been underrepresented in the game, to apply. This new programme offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring footballers to showcase their talents and enhance their chances of playing at the highest level.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAMME?

• Small sided games
• Focus on ball mastery
• Focus on 1v1 situations
• Focus on improving decision making in and out of possession
• Professional, high quality coaching
• An inclusive, welcoming and friendly environment
• Opportunity to showcase footballing talents and abilities to Palace for Life coaches

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

The sessions will be held outdoors, at Harris Purley Academy, on their 3G pitch between Wednesday 25^th February – Wednesday 25th March. 

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book onto the Emerging Talent Centre Talent ID sessions, apply HERE.