Ertheo High Performance Football Camp: United Kingdom 2026
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High-Performance Football Camp for Advanced-Level Soccer Players (Male) aged 11 to 17 who wish to spend two to four weeks living a top-level football experience alongside international peers in the United Kingdom.
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Program Summary
Why is this program unique in the market?
Most camps start when the plane lands. This program starts at home.
- “Ertheo Pre-Camp” (New for 2026): We include weekly online English lessons with a football theme before the trip. The boys learn technical vocabulary and break the ice with their teammates before arriving.
- Anticipatory Tactical Analysis: A professional analyst reviews video footage of the player and conducts a video call with the family before camp. The staff will already be aware of their strengths and weaknesses before the first training session.
- Multi-Academy Methodology: We collaborate with technical bodies of entities such as the Steven Gerrard Academy and FCV rotating coaches so that the player can adapt to different professional demands.
Location
Oakham School, England (Elite private campus)
Age
10 to 17 years old (Players and Goalkeepers)
Required Level
Intermediate – Advanced (Federated Players)
Technical Staff
Coaches of elite football academies
Format
Full Board + Intensive Training + English (optional)
Security
“Single-Site” Closed Campus (All on the same premises)
Differential
Pre-Camp Preparation (English + Video Analysis)
Technical Sheet
Location
Oakham School, England (Elite private campus)
Age
10 to 17 years old (Players and Goalkeepers)
Required Level
Intermediate – Advanced (Federated Players)
Technical Staff
Coaches of elite football academies
Format
Full Board + Intensive Training + English (optional)
Security
“Single-Site” Closed Campus (All on the same premises)
Differential
Pre-Camp Preparation (English + Video Analysis)
The High-Performance Football Program in England. It is the only experience in the UK that starts weeks before the trip, ensuring your child arrives confident, knowing their teammates and with a clear sports plan.
Price
From £ 1,895Available programs
3 programs available:
Option 1: High Performance Academy Camp
Option 2: High Performance Academy Camp + English
Option 3: Football Performance + English
*All programs include: training, accommodation in a residence with full board (3 balanced meals a day), an excursion to a Premier League stadium
Available programs
3 programs available:
Option 1: High Performance Academy Camp
Option 2: High Performance Academy Camp + English
Option 3: Football Performance + English
*All programs include: training, accommodation in a residence with full board (3 balanced meals a day), an excursion to a Premier League stadium
Top-level sports facilities
The camp takes place entirely in Oakham School. A top-tier British private school. The facilities include multiple natural grass pitches maintained to professional standards, state-of-the-art artificial turf pitches, a large indoor sports center, and an Olympic-size swimming pool essential for muscle recovery sessions.
Facilities summary:
- Natural grass football field
- Sports pavilion
- Pool
Excursions
Those who choose the program of more than a week will dedicate one day to an excursion to visit a football stadium in England. Specifically, they will visit Arsenal’s stadium and Tottenham’s stadium.
Agenda
High Performance Football Academy (12-17 años)
Start time
Activity
7:00
Wake up
7:30
Prepare for breakfast
7:45
Breakfast
8:30
Leisure
9:00
1st Training Session
12:30
Leisure
13:00
Lunch
14:00
English classes or free time
15:30
2nd Training Session
17:30
Prepare for dinner
18:45
Dinner
19:30
Leisure
20:00
Recreational activity or football presentation
21:00
Leisure
22:00
Everyone to their rooms
Performance Football + English (10-17 years)
Start time
Activity
7:00
Wake up
7:30
Prepare for breakfast
7:45
Breakfast
8:30
Leisure
9:00
Training session
12:30
Leisure
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Leisure
15:30
English classes
18:00
Prepare for dinner
18:45
Dinner
19:30
Leisure
20:00
Leisure activities or football presentation
21:00
Leisure
22:00
Everyone to their rooms
Excursions
Those who choose the program of more than a week will dedicate one day to an excursion to visit a football stadium in England. Specifically, they will visit Arsenal’s stadium and Tottenham’s stadium.
Excursions
Those who choose the program of more than a week will dedicate one day to an excursion to visit a football stadium in England. Specifically, they will visit Arsenal’s stadium and Tottenham’s stadium.
Dates and Prices 2026
The price includes the “Ertheo Experience” Pack:Accommodation, full board, training, English classes, activities, excursions and the exclusive Pre-Camp Package (Analysis + Online Classes).
- 06/29//2026
- 07/06//2026
- 07/13//2026
- 07/20//2026
29/06/2026
06/07/2026
13/07/2026
20/07/2026
The price includes the “Ertheo Experience” Pack:Accommodation, full board, training, English classes, activities, excursions and the exclusive Pre-Camp Package (Analysis + Online Classes).
- 06/29//2026
- 07/06//2026
- 07/13//2026
- 07/20//2026
29/06/2026
06/07/2026
13/07/2026
20/07/2026
Academies participating in the program
Below is a brief description of the academies taking part in the program.
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
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
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)
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
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.
Do you have any questions? Ask Ertheo
Coaches: one of the program's greatest differentiating values.
The high-performance camp in England brings together coaches with real-world experience in developing elite players. These coaches regularly work in top-level private academies across Europe, with young people aspiring to move into semi-professional leagues, sports scholarships, or elite academic programs.
For several days in a row, each coaching staff takes over the group and trains them in their own style. This means that, over a two-week period, each player experiences at least three different ways of understanding and executing the game.
Why does this matter?
- The player has the opportunity to try different methodologies and tactical systems and learn to adapt to them.
- It improves their ability to listen, assimilate, and react quickly to new instructions.
- He broadens his vision of football beyond what he experiences at his local club.
English and Training: Real 360º Immersion
Without bus travel:: Fewer risks, more rest time.
24/7 supervision:: Ertheo monitors and school staff live together in the residence.
Supervised flights:: There are escorted flights from Madrid and Barcelona for young people who don't want to travel to camp alone. We also offer transfer services and a UM service for children under 14.
The high-performance camp in England brings together coaches with real-world experience in developing elite players. These coaches regularly work in top-level private academies across Europe, with young people aspiring to move into semi-professional leagues, sports scholarships, or elite academic programs.
For several days in a row, each coaching staff takes over the group and trains them in their own style. This means that, over a two-week period, each player experiences at least three different ways of understanding and executing the game.
Why does this matter?
- The player has the opportunity to try different methodologies and tactical systems and learn to adapt to them.
- It improves their ability to listen, assimilate, and react quickly to new instructions.
- He broadens his vision of football beyond what he experiences at his local club.
Accommodation: Maximum comfort to recover from training
Accommodation: Oakham School Student Residence
Location (distance from training facilities): 5-10 minutes' walk from sports facilities
Rooms: Shared rooms
Bathrooms: Shared
Quality: 4/5
The players are staying in the student residence within the Oakham campus itself. The rooms are mostly doubles or triples, promoting coexistence with young people of other nationalities.
Rooms:Double or triple rooms (mix of nationalities) and some single rooms, with high standard shared bathrooms.
Laundry service: Free service for training clothes throughout your stay, as well as changing sheets and cleaning rooms.
Balanced menu:The meals are designed for young people, offering a balanced and varied menu adapted to the high physical demands of the program.
Security
Without bus travel:: Fewer risks, more rest time.
24/7 supervision:: Ertheo monitors and school staff live together in the residence.
Supervised flights:: There are escorted flights from Madrid and Barcelona for young people who don't want to travel to camp alone. We also offer transfer services and a UM service for children under 14.
Security: Single-Site Environment
For parents’ peace of mind, the program is “Single-Site”: everything takes place within a private, secure compound. There are no off-site bus trips for training or English classes, and outings are only for scheduled excursions. The instructors and school staff live alongside the students, providing 24/7 supervision. Oakham is a safe and peaceful rural town, the perfect environment for the boys to focus exclusively on their personal and athletic development.
Ertheo's Verdict (Expert Opinion)
This program is PERFECT for you if:
- Your son already competes in a club and takes football seriously.
- You’re worried about him traveling alone or having trouble adapting (the Pre-Camp program solves this).
- You’re looking for a safe environment where there are no daily bus commutes.
- You want it to be seen by coaches from different prestigious academies.
This program is NOT for you if:
- Your son has never played on a federated team (the physical level is demanding).
- Are you looking for a purely recreational or “summer holiday” camp?
- The child’s level of English is zero and he has no interest in learning (although we help, attitude is required).
After two decades of sending thousands of players abroad, we have created this program for a very specific profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the call with the analyst before the trip work?
Once you’ve reserved your spot, we’ll ask you for videos of recent matches. Our analyst will review them, and we’ll schedule a video call to discuss areas for improvement. This helps the player arrive with clear goals.
What happens if my child travels alone?
This is the most common option. We offer airport transfers and supervised flights from Madrid and Barcelona. Plus, thanks to online classes beforehand, you’ll already know some of your fellow students before boarding. You’ll never feel alone.
Are academies like Steven Gerrard Academy physically present?
Yes. Part of the appeal is that the technical staff from these partner academies travel to the campus to deliver specific sessions, bringing their elite methodology directly to the players.
Is it necessary to have a high level of English?
Being bilingual isn’t essential, but having the right attitude is. We divide the classes by level. The online “Pre-Camp” is a huge help for beginners to overcome their fear of football terms in English.
Is Ertheo an authorized agent for this camp?
Yes, we are official and authorized agents. We have been managing player registrations for the best programs in the world for 25 years.
How does Pre-Camp tactical analysis work?
Before traveling, we request videos of the player. An analyst studies them and holds a video call with the family to set sporting goals.
What does the transfer service include?
Airport pickup by identified staff and direct transfer to the Oakham campus, coordinated with flight schedules.
Do you need a visa for the United Kingdom?
It depends on your nationality. As expert agents, we advise you on the necessary documentation for 2026.
Is there an option for goalkeepers?
Yes, we have a specific program with elite goalkeeping coaches every week.
What happens if he gets injured before he goes?
We recommend purchasing our optional cancellation insurance, which covers injuries sustained before the start of the program.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes, the school has a laundry service included for sports and personal clothing.
Can I talk to my son every day?
Yes, there are set times for mobile phone use in common areas so as not to interfere with training or rest.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.