Pre-season training for PFA members

10 weeks of residential pre-season training camps for out-of-contract members. Daily on-pitch training, S&C, and one-to-one personal development support.

key details

Preparing for the 2024/25 season

Course Length

10 week-long training camps

Monday-Thursday (three nights and four days)

Date of Course

June - August 2024

Camps will run from 24 June - 29 August 2024

Footballer

Available to out-of-contract members

Players registered as professional during the 23/24 season

Location

Residential stay at Leicestershire resort

Champneys Springs Hotel and Spa. Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Fees and Grants

Free to attend

The training camps (including residential and meal costs) are fully-funded by the PFA

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Recruitment opportunities

Scouts have been invited to attend the camps and assess available players

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Register your interest below.

 
Register your interest

Scouts can register their interest to attend via trainingcamp@thepfa.com

elite training and support

Mirroring a typical club pre-season daily schedule

On-pitch training sessions & fixtures

High intensity sessions delivered by professional coaches, including 11v11 fixtures.

Victoria Williams at Reconnect

Guided gym workouts

Football-specific strength and conditioning

Pitch-side physio & injury support

Including taping, massage and injury assessment

Personal development

Group workshops and 1-1 personal development support from PFA departments

Pool and recovery

Pool sessions and sports recovery therapies 

Nutrition

On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

PERFORMANCE & INJURY SUPPORT

On-site specialised performance coaches

  • Expert performance support from P3RFORM's team of physiotherapists, psychologists and sports nutritionists.
  • GPS analysis and sports science testing. 
  • Personalised performance reports collated for participants for sharing with prospective clubs. 

FAQs

When are the sessions taking place?

10 sessions will be taking place throughout summer 2024.

  • WK 1: Mon 24th - Thurs 27th Jun
  • WK 2: Mon 1st - Thurs 4th Jul
  • WK 3: Mon 8th - Thurs11th Jul
  • WK 4: Mon 15th - Thurs 18th Jul
  • WK 5: Mon 22nd - Thurs 25th Jul
  • WK 6: Mon 29th July - Thurs 1st Aug
  • WK 7: Mon 5th - Thurs 8th Aug  
  • WK 8: Mon 12th - Thurs 15th Aug
  • WK 9: Mon19th - Thurs 22nd Aug
  • WK 10: Mon 26th - Thurs 29th Aug
Can I attend more than one camp?

The pre-season camps are limited to 30 players each week.

Players are able to attend multiple weeks subject to availability.

Can female members attend the pre-season camps?

Yes. All members are encouraged to register their interest using the link above.

Training sessions will be organised and designed subject to numbers and interest levels.

Are scholars able to attend?

This year, the PFA pre-season training camps are only open to professional players.

Scholars are encouraged to resister for the Premier League's residential camp, taking place from Monday 17th to Friday 21st June: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDMLWVR

Is there a cost to attend the PFA pre-season camps?

The PFA pre-season camps are entirely free to attend and fully-funded by the PFA, including food and drinks throughout.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2023 CAMP

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