WATFORD FC SOCCER SCHOOLS


    WATFORD FC SOCCER SCHOOLS

    Welcome to Watford FC's Community Sports & Education Trust


    Watford Soccer School, this page covers all aspects of Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust’s work.  It enables you to access information on the variety of sporting, educational and leisure based activities on offer. The Trust at Watford FC recognises the positive role it can play.  We are dedicated to providing opportunities for all sections of the community and we aim to do this by providing safe, enjoyable and memorable activities whilst retaining a high level of quality.

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    Underpinning all of the above is a focus on FUN.

    As a registered charity we are determined to build on the success we have experienced to date.  To do this we are always interested in establishing partnership work with local and regional groups/agencies.  This website also gives information on how partners and sponsors can get involved to help us achieve our mission – ‘Making a positive difference for all through sport and learning'.

    These fun sessions are designed to help budding young soccer stars on the road to fulfilling their dreams.

    Tots Soccer course - A real introduction to football!
    The Tots soccer programme is designed for boys and girls aged between 4 and 5 years of age.  The sessions use fun games and imagination which will see your child fall in love with the game, whilst developing basic ball skills and techniques.

    4-Step Soocer - A new course for 6-8 year olds to complete four modules designed to improve receiving, releasing, retaining and running with the ball. Each module will take three weeks, with children receiving certificates for passing each Level.
    Successful completion could lead to a trial at one of our Player Development Centres!

     

    Trust in us!
    * Coaching from FA Qualified and CRB screened coaches
    * Sessions devised specifically for target age groups
    * Total supervision at all times
    * Full hour of football activity
    * Certificate at the end of the programme for every participant

    Watford FC Player Development Centres.

    The aim of the Player Development Centres is to provide a professional environment in which to develop skills and techniques.

    The Player Development Centres cater for talented young players who have attended Trust projects and were identified by the coaches. Once at the centre players work to a syllabus designed to develop all aspects of their game. Players are invited to represent Watford FC in games against other professional clubs, our own Academy sides and on tours of foreign countries
    The PDC’s work closely with the Watford FC Academy and talented players may earn the opportunity to play Academy football.

    To be in with the chance to be recommended to one of our Player Development Centres you need to attend one of the many Watford FC Soccer Schools.

    Player Development Centre Venues
    •    Watford PDC U8 – U16 Goalkeepers
    •    Watford PDC U9 – U14 Outfield players
    •    Watford PDC U7 – U8 Outfield players
    *    Watford PDC U15 - U16 Outfield players
    *    Hemel Hemsptead PDC U7 Outfield players
    •    Hemel Hempstead PDC U9 – U14 Outfield players
    •    Harrow PDC U9 – U14 Outfield players
    *    Borehamwood PDC U9-U14 Outfield players
     

    Bucks/North Herts PDCS
    Bucks PDC U8 - U16 Outfield players and goalkeepers *
    North Herts PDC U8 - U16 Outfield players and goalkeepers *

    You need to register for further details on registering for Watford FC Soccer Schools.

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