At the heart of the residential Football summer camp programme is the Strong Young Gunner model, focusing on four key areas: becoming effective team players, efficient movers, lifelong learners, and developing a champion mentality. This approach, utilised by the Arsenal Academy, one of the world's leading football clubs, ensures players not only improve on the pitch but also gain valuable life skills that support their growth beyond football.

The experienced Arsenal coaching team are trained to adapt the programme to each age group and ability level, meaning every player is challenged at the right pace and builds confidence. Through tailored drills, small-sided games, and match play in ability groups, students learn and progress in the same techniques, skills and Game IQ taught at Arsenal's world-renowned Hale End Academy. At all of our camps, boys and girls will train together according to their age, physicality and ability.

Students participating in the Football-only option will attend workshops and analysis sessions to gain further insight into the life of a professional athlete.

These may include further sessions on:

• Rehabilitation & Recovery

• Patterns of play (Tactical analysis)

• Counter-attacking and pressing (Tactical analysis)

• Nutrition

• Teamwork and goal setting

Beyond the pitch, players will learn the importance of recovery, strength & conditioning, and nutrition to manage the intensive programme and become true athletes.

Workshops are designed and delivered by Exsportise Academy Coaches, including UEFA Pro Licence holders, former professional players and current academy coaches.

On occasion (given dates & availability) and organised by Exsportise, players will have the opportunity to be selected to play against a local opposition football team.