Elite Pre-Academy

The Elite Pre-Academy Football Programme at Notre Dame School Cobham offers young footballers, both girls and boys aged 5-11, the opportunity to develop their skills at an early age in a nurturing, elite-level environment. Based in Surrey, this programme is designed to provide aspiring players with top-tier football training led by FA-qualified coaches who deliver FA-certified coaching programmes tailored to young learners.

Children will receive high-quality, age-appropriate coaching that focuses on skill development, teamwork, and a love for the game, with a strong emphasis on building a solid foundation for future success in football. The training sessions are designed to challenge young players while also ensuring they enjoy their football in a supportive atmosphere.

The programme is highly regarded for its fantastic facilities at Notre Dame School Cobham, creating a positive and encouraging environment both on and off the pitch. With our Player Performance Centre focuses on player progression, the Elite Pre-Academy aims to provide young athletes with the tools and mindset necessary for potential future advancement in the sport.

Using our three-tier model we enable all players have a pathway into Club football, including our UFA Football Club and our partner club Oxshott Royals.