England High Performance Football Summer Camp 2025

The England High-Performance Summer Football Camp takes place in a private school located in Berkhamsted, a small town on the outskirts of London, just 30 minutes away from major airports.

This high-performance football program offers boys aged 12 to 17 the opportunity to enhance their skills alongside other advanced and elite young players from around the world. The program’s duration is 2 or 4 weeks during the month of July and includes two options: an intensive program with double training sessions or the choice to combine half a day of training with English classes for the other part of the day.

It’s a unique program where top professionals sent by the leading private football academies in Europe participate. It’s a fantastic option for the following profiles:

Players who want to quickly improve their skills by learning from great professionals.
Those looking to test their abilities against advanced players from other parts of the world.
Preparing for the upcoming football season to perform at their best with their club.
Players considering formal training in a football academy in the future.

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Program Summary

Check out the highlights of the High Performance Summer Camp in England:

Program for 12 to 17 year olds

Male

Outfield players

Goalkeepers

Intensity: 5/5

Player level: 5/5

Training level: 5/5

Coaches from the top European Academies

Berkhamsted School (30 minutes from London)

Single, double or triple rooms

Artificial turf and grass pitches

Swimming pool

Sports complex

Training is carried out in English

There are optional language classes available

Residential facility with 24/7 supervision

Residential facility and sports facilities in the same complex

Price

El precio incluye el programa de entrenamiento, alojamiento con pensión completa y actividades de ocio

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This is what young footballers who have already been to this high-performance football campus in England and their families think

Father of Luis S. G.Alejandro14 years old, Spain
Considering it was his first experience abroad, the overall outcome was very good. Two words sum it up: Good organization

Father of Joel B. V.Raul15 years old, Spain
It all went so smoothly. Everything was great.

Mother of Jerónimo C. G.Brenda15 years old, Spain
Everything was great. My son was very happy spending time there and learning. To sum it up in one word: excellent. I think the camp has everything the kids need to be happy – learning and enjoying themselves. My son had a great time!

Mother of Marc G. O.Clara18 years old, Spain
Overall it was a great experience and we would highly recommend it. Our congratulations for the excellent organization.

Mother of Oriol N. P.Dolores18 years old, Spain
The experience was amazing! We definitely plan to return, and if it were up to our son, he would stay all year round! 10 out of 10!

Father of Gerard V. B.Jordi13 years old, Spain
It was a wonderful experience for Gerard. Everything was perfect, thank you very much.

Father of Pablo T. S.Carlos16 years old, Spain
You were all so kind and caring, answering all our questions so quickly. A great experience.

Father of Joan A. U.Quique17 years old, Spain
Everything went very well. Thank you very much! He felt very happy there.

Mother of Alberto G. V.Maria Del Pino19 years old, Spain
Good experience. Very professional.

Mother of Onengiye D.Ibiene12 years old, Netherlands
He had a great time.

Father of Zayed A.Nouf13 years old, United Kingdom
A great experience, a fast response, quick, and professional, Eduard the supervisor at the camp was very supportive and helpful.

Father of Luigi L.Denis14 years old, Italy
A fantastic experience. Great job, thank you.

Mother of Giacomo V.Elisa C.17 years old, Italy
An excellent experience, learned self-reliance while always under the supervision of the tutors.

Father of Lorenzo S. P.Lorenzo P.15 years old, Italy
A great experience, just what we were looking for. Thanks for everything.

Mother of Riccardo Z.Giuliana T.17 years old, Italy
It was a wonderful experience for Riccardo, he met a lot of people and was able to speak many languages with people from different European countries.

Training

The high-performance summer football camps in England offer a professional-style training designed for advanced/elite players who already possess extensive experience, strong technical skills, and advanced game intelligence.

Players work on both their individual skills and tactical abilities through individual and team exercises, as well as instructional matches. Coaches provide personalized guidance to each player, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and helping them improve in all areas.

Goalkeepers also receive personalized guidance and train with qualified goalkeeper instructors to enhance their skills between the posts.

All players also work on their strength and physical fitness and take part in various fitness sessions during their time in the program. Additionally, students receive nutritional guidance to learn about the appropriate diet for a professional athlete.

Several days a week, young footballers participate in competitions with other camp attendees or local teams.

Moreover, they receive a final assessment report that outlines their strengths and weaknesses and provides guidance on how they can continue to improve.

Skill level: intermediate/advanced
Other soccer education features: Strength training & conditioning, Diet & nutrition guidance, Goalkeeping training
Students per training group: 15 - 18 students
Training language: English
Training intensity: 4/5

Participating academies in the program

Below is a brief description of the academies participating in the training.

Steven Gerrard High Performance Academy - UK

Highlights:

More than 10 years experience and more than 1,000 graduates
Academy linked to semi-professional teams in Liverpool
With locations in Liverpool and Alicante (Spain)

Who better than Steven Gerrard to know about the quality and dedication needed to reach the heights of elite soccer? This academy has a really experienced multidisciplinary team and a wide network of contacts to help its most dedicated and talented players to achieve all their goals, from getting a scholarship to study in the USA to signing for a semi-professional club and setting off on the road to professional soccer.

Some success stories:

Jack Hazlehurst – City of Liverpool FC
John McGrath – City of Liverpool FC

Brooke House College - UK

Highlights:

Elite training facilities
Fantastic academic excellence program
They recruit top international players to create a challenging and competitive training program (many of them play for their national youth teams).

Located in a small town (Market Harborough), just an hour from London, this school has become one of the top soccer academies in England. It’s the perfect option for players looking to develop their soccer skills under the guidance of top players, without having to give up their schooling.

Some success stories:

Jesse Sekidika – Galatasaray F.C.
Lazar Boyanov – C.D. Nacional
Kelvin John – KRC GENK

Dubai City Academy

Highlights:

Experienced coaching staff, many of whom have worked at top English clubs
The participants will get the opportunity to play in professional leagues in Dubai
Top facilities in a magnificent climate

Dubai High Performance Academy has its own soccer club, City FC. Since its foundation in 2017, more than 700 players have passed through its doors.

Its philosophy is to provide the very best development environment and a professionally planned internship platform to create top players.

Some success stories:

Adli Mohamed – Southampton FC
Max Ek – Djurgarden FC
Raja Asfour – Lebanon U17 National Squad

IDA - UK, Spain, Italy and the USA

Highlights:

The same academy in four different countries (Spain, the UK, Italy, and the USA) with the chance to combine destinations.
A highly competitive training methodology. They conduct sessions with local teams (in Spain), play in High School leagues (the USA), or in private leagues (the UK), etc.
An academy with extensive experience in the sector and highly specialized in training, tournaments, and many other areas.

A high performance academy located in four different countries, whose goal is to help ambitious youngsters to achieve their sporting and educational goals in the very best international environments. It offers a perfect combination of professional training and quality education for students who are looking for opportunities in soccer without having to give up their academic schooling.

Some success stories:

Jeremy de León – Puerto Rico U20 national team
Kyah Le – Res Roma and Gonzaga
Jameson Mannix – University of Hamilton

Marcet - Spain

Highlights:

More than 40 years as a sector leader in soccer training in Spain
Their own widely proven training system
The high level of its students and the great physical and mental demands in training

The High Performance Academy of Barcelona is a prestigious school that offers your child the opportunity to train under a revolutionary methodology recognized worldwide. In addition, it offers a wide range of courses so that international students can continue their studies online without changing the academic program they were following in their home country.

Some success stories:

David Soria (Getafe goalkeeper)
Óliver Torres (Player of Sevilla FC)
Álvaro Fernández (SD Huesca goalkeeper)

Andorra FC Academy

Highlights:

Official club competing in the Second Division of the Spanish league.
Official coaches of the club’s youth academy.

Andorra FC has had something of a renaissance since 2018 in the lower divisions of Spanish soccer. Its ascending growth has already put it LaLiga Hypermotion; in addition to having a fairly solid training system that excites the fans.

With its headquarters in Manresa, 40 minutes from Barcelona, one of the most footballing cities in Spain and the entire European continent, the players will have the opportunity to experience training at a high competitive level with coaches with a long career in soccer.

EDU Sport Glasgow Academy - UK, Malta

Highlights:

FIFA-affiliated academy.
4 U20 and U23 competitive teams.
They have an official club that competes in the Scottish Football League, the Caledonian Braves.

Founded in 2011, the Edusport Academy in Glasgow, Scotland aims to offer a totally refreshing experience that combines education with sport.

Its program allows students to discover a new country and a new culture, while continuing their studies in professional conditions; both at its Glasgow and Malta sites.

The programs feature internationally recognized English language classes by competent bodies, in addition to first class facilities.

Some success stories:

Ean Guy Lucas (Annan Athletic FC)
Jeremy Mpouma (Cliftonville FC)

Training Facilities

The England High-Performance Camp is equipped with extensive facilities within a private campus. This means that students can walk safely from the residence to the training fields.

For the development of the sports program, the camp includes: an artificial turf field, an 11-a-side grass football field, a covered multipurpose sports hall, a gym, and an Olympic swimming pool.

Training surface: Natural and artificial turf
Additional training facilities: Full Gym and Olympic Swimming Poo
Quality of training facilities: 4/5

Coaches

License: UEFA A License, UEFA B License
Coaching experience: Extensive experience in training elite-level players
Languages: English

The coaches participating in the England High-Performance Camp are experienced professionals who work in the best private football academies in Europe.

For 4 days, each coaching team will train the participants, providing them with the opportunity to try a minimum of 3 different playing systems every two weeks.

This unique system in the world offers a much broader perspective of the game to the player, keeping them alert and adaptable to each playing strategy and the various special requests from the coaches.

The camp includes private academies from England, Spain, and Italy. Since it is an international camp open to students from all over the world, training will be conducted in English.

Language Classes

Native teachers: Yes
Hours per week: 7,5

The England High-Performance Academy offers optional English classes to its students. These are general English classes delivered by an institution specialized in teaching English to foreigners.

The goal is to make the classes interesting and enjoyable to encourage learning, and to help young individuals feel secure and confident in communicating in English. The language immersion environment at the camp also aids in accelerating learning.

These classes are optional and come at an additional cost of 250 € for every two weeks of the program.

Camp Schedule

The following excursions are scheduled during the camp::

A London train tour that includes a walking tour and a visit to Wembley Stadium, the official home ground of the English national football team.
A half-day trip to Berkhamsted to stroll around the town, go shopping, enjoy some free time, etc.

Programming example

The following schedule shows a typical day at camp. The exact schedule may change at any time.

12 to 17 years old

Schedule

08.00 - 09.00
Breakfast
10.00 - 12.00
Training Session
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 17.00
Training Session / English Classes
17.30 - 18.30
Free Time
19.00 - 20.00
Dinner
20.00 - 22.00
Free Time /Scheduled Activities or Competitions

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Accommodation

Accommodation: Student Residence
Location (distance from training facilities): 5-10 minutes' walk from sports facilities
Rooms: Single or double rooms, some triple
Bathrooms: Private or shared
Quality: 4/5

The England High-Performance Football Academy has a residential building to accommodate its students. It offers single or double rooms (and some triples). Bathrooms can be private or shared.

Regarding common areas, the residence features a spacious game room with a pool table, ping pong table, PlayStation, and a television.

In the same residential building, there is a full gym that students can use for workouts supervised by the coaching staff.

There is also an Olympic-sized swimming pool used for training.

The residence offers room cleaning and bed sheet/towel changes. It also provides free WiFi for the students to use their phones and/or laptops.

Safety

One of the major security attractions of the England High-Performance Football Academy is its location. Berkhamsted is a small, quiet, and safe town with around 20,000 residents. This provides a perfect atmosphere for focusing 100% on football.

Prices and Dates

Prices available in various currencies. Select your preferred currency:

The official rate of this program is determined in GBP so the final amount EUR may vary slightly due to currency fluctuation.

Starting Dates

High Performance UK

12 to 17 years old

Pocas plazas

Disponible

Improved booking conditions for all camps

EASIER AND LESS RISKY BOOKING

We lower the deposit to book the camp to 500€.
Free cancellation until March 1st
With 10 days money back guarantee

*Please note that if a visa is required to attend the camp, it will be necessary to pay the full price of the program.

Extra Services

YOU CAN HIRE ANY OF THESE EXTRA SERVICES:

INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP

We have two insurance options so that you can insure your camp reservation according to your needs:

CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

This insurance allows you to get your money back if you cancel (or interrupt) the camp for a justified cause, including but not limited to injury or illness of the participant before the start of the camp or during the camp (covers 35 different causes).

INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE

With this insurance you will be covered for medical assistance abroad and possible expenses caused by health-related situations as well as general situations such as loss of luggage, unexpected change of tickets, etc.

INSURANCE FOR YOUR CAMP

Transportation to the camp (train/plane tickets) is not included in the program price.

TRANSFER SERVICE

There are two types of transfers available which are detailed below:

STANDARD TRANSFER SERVICE

The camp offers an optional shuttle service to transfer participants upon request from the nearest airport to the residence (or vice versa). Check with Ertheo for schedules and prices of this service.

Special transfer with extra service for accompanying minors

Participants who fly alone to the camp and have contracted the Child Accompaniment Service with the airline, must hire the Special Transfer with Accompaniment, so that the child is not left alone at the airport at any time. Check with Ertheo the schedules and prices of this service.

Advice from Ertheo

This camp is for you if

You are interested in attending an annual program at the England High-Performance Academy.
You thrive in a closely-knit family-like environment where staff members are genuinely interested in your personal growth and overall well-being.
You are an international student with an intermediate/advanced level of English who wants to have an international experience and improve your English proficiency.

This camp is NOT for you if

You don’t play at an advanced level or lack significant soccer experience.
You have a low level of English. Training is conducted entirely in English, so students should understand at least the basic concepts.
Having fun is more important to you than your growth and improvement as a football player. The academy expects its students to be determined and disciplined.

The high-performance summer football camps in England are advisable for those who want to improve their skills in a short period. They are ideal for young athletes who thrive in a peaceful and family-like environment, where they can focus on growing as football players and as individuals. Participants in these programs quickly feel like a closely-knit family and come from all over the world to share their passion for football.

If you are interested in attending a football camp this summer, the high-performance summer football camp in England could be a good choice for you. Contact Ertheo for more information.

Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.