Football and goalkeeper coaching. First session free.
Structured weekly sessions with FA-qualified coaches on an all-weather 3G pitch, for every ability: from first-timers to players aiming for pre-academy level.
- FA-qualified coaches
- All-weather 3G pitch, free parking
- First session free
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Why parents choose The ID Academy
A clear path from first kick to competitive football, for boys and girls.
FA-qualified coaches
Structured sessions that build technique, game understanding and confidence, at your child's level.
All abilities, boys and girls
Open-access groups for every age, girls-only sessions on Thursdays, and a pathway for players who want to go further.
All-weather 3G pitch
Sessions run on 3G astroturf at Shooters Football in North Weald, with free parking on site.
Programmes
Weekly sessions through the school year. Holiday camps are booked separately on ClassForKids.
U7-8 and U9-10
Wednesdays. Open access: where confident, technically strong footballers start.
U11-13
Wednesdays. Open access, for experienced players, with a pathway to more competitive football.
Girls football
Thursdays. Girls-only sessions in a supportive environment, all abilities welcome.
Goalkeeping
Mondays and Fridays. A full goalkeeper pathway, from fundamentals to the invite-only GK Academy.
1-2-1 coaching
Flexible times. Personal sessions for outfield players or goalkeepers.
Meet the coaches
Cat (Head Coach) and JP (Coach)
The ID Academy is a football and goalkeeping academy based at Shooters Football in North Weald.
Our FA-qualified coaches run everything from open-access group sessions to invite-only academy squads, so there's a next step for every player.
Your child's first session is free, so they can try it before you commit to anything.
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