Summer Holidays 2026
The Summer Sessions
Three-day elite football bootcamps every Monday to Wednesday through the summer holidays. Two outfield cohorts run simultaneously on our twin indoor pitches — plus The Summer Sessions: GK. Book two or three days each week; lunch and snacks included daily.
Jul & Aug 2026
£140 for all 3
How booking works
Each week is a standalone 3-day bootcamp (Monday–Wednesday). Pick your cohort, then choose your days — book as many weeks as you like across the summer.
- Book from a single day per week — one day, two, or the full Mon–Wed block. We recommend at least 2 days a week to get the most from the course.
- Add the third day for a £10 discount — £140 for the full week vs £150 day rate
- Book multiple weeks in one checkout — mix and match dates across the holidays
Pricing
£50
per day
£100
2 days
£140
3 days
Outfield cohorts · same times
U7–U12 age bands follow the 2025/26 youth football season. Both outfield groups train at the same time on separate pitches.The Summer Sessions: GK runs alongside — see below.
Summer dates
Six Mon–Wed blocks through the holidays. Both outfield cohorts and The Summer Sessions: GK run every week.
Week 1
Mon–Wed
20–22 July 2026
Week 2
Mon–Wed
27–29 July 2026
Week 3
Mon–Wed
3–5 August 2026
Week 4
Mon–Wed
10–12 August 2026
Week 5
Mon–Wed
17–19 August 2026
Week 6
Mon–Wed
24–26 August 2026
The Summer Sessions: GK
Up to 8 goalkeeper places each week for U7–U12. Specialist shot-stopping, handling, distribution and positioning — then mixed into match play with the outfield bootcamps so keepers get real game experience. Same pricing and day rules apply.
GK zone + match play · 8 places per week · Mon–Wed blocks
Included daily
Lunch & Snacks
Healthy lunch and snacks every day — freshly prepared by our catering partner so players stay fuelled from morning technical work through afternoon matches.
Prepared daily by Just Baguettes
- Indoor twin-pitch astro — weather-proof, safe and secure
- High-intensity sessions with clear technical and tactical outcomes
- Lunch, snacks and pasta salads included — no packed lunch needed
- Professional UEFA/FA qualified coaching throughout
Location
The Player Forge
Risborough Road, Thame, Oxfordshire HP17 8LT
Thame, Oxfordshire HP17 8LT
Open in Google Maps3-day programme
The same structure each Mon–Wed block — progressive intensity building to match-day showcase on Wednesday.
Day 1
Foundation + Intensity
Focus: Ball mastery, work rate, mentality
9:30am
Warm Up
- - Dynamic stretches
- - Ball each — tight touches both feet
- - Quick feet and reaction work
10:00am
Technical Work
- - Ball mastery circuits
- - 1v1 domination drills
- - Tight-area dribbling under pressure
10:45am
Physical + Mental
- - High-intensity sprint blocks
- - Pressing triggers
- - Compete drills with consequences
11:15am
Tactical Games
- - High-tempo 3v3 / 4v4 SSGs
- - Quick decisions under pressure
- - Ball retention in tight areas
12:00pm
Lunch
- - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
- - Refuel before afternoon performance blocks
12:45pm
Conditioned Match Play
- - Conditioned game format
- - Two-touch zones
- - High press encouraged
1:25pm
Competitive Block + Debrief
- - Standards-driven tournaments
- - Pressure moments
- - Coach debrief on elite habits
Day 2
Decision Making + Game IQ
Focus: End product and understanding the game
9:30am
Warm Up
- - Ball work with scanning habits
- - Awareness drills
10:00am
Technical Under Pressure
- - Passing patterns linked to decisions
- - Receiving on the half turn
- - Playing forward quickly
10:45am
Final Third Work
- - 2v1 and 3v2 attacking situations
- - Finishing under pressure
- - Crossing quality
11:30am
Tactical Phase
- - Wingers: 1v1 and delivery
- - Midfielders: control and tempo
- - Defenders: positioning and timing
12:25pm
Lunch
- - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
- - Recovery before afternoon competition
1:10pm
Competitive Games
- - Tournament-style games
- - Winners stay on
- - Game intelligence and composure
1:50pm
Match Scenarios + End Talk
- - Role-specific game moments
- - Decision-making under pressure
- - What separates levels
Day 3
Match Day + Showcase
Focus: Putting it all together under match conditions
9:30am
Warm Up
- - Activation and ball mastery
- - Match-day movement prep
10:00am
Position-Specific Work
- - Role-focused technical blocks
- - GK camp: shot-stopping and distribution
- - Outfield: position scenarios
11:00am
Cross-Cohort Match Play
- - Mixed matches across age bands where appropriate
- - GK campers integrated into match play
- - Coach feedback live in games
12:15pm
Lunch
- - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
- - Team talks and individual targets
1:00pm
Showcase Tournaments
- - Small-sided tournaments
- - Parent pick-up from 3:30pm
2:45pm
Debrief + Development Notes
- - Individual feedback
- - Next steps for continued development
- - Celebrate effort and standards
Limited Places
Serious Summer Football Development
14 outfield places per cohort per week — 8 GK places. Book early; weeks fill fast.