Train like a Premier League academy player. Ages 5 to 16, UK and international.
A fun, professional environment where UK and international young players learn, develop and unlock their full potential.
Train like an elite academy footballer. Residential camps, weekly training and holiday programmes combine elite coaching, football-focused English, mindset workshops and live scouting opportunities. Open to UK and international players.
Our residential camps, weekly training clubs and holiday sessions are built on the Matico methodology, instilling in every young player the key principles of the British football training system. Structure, discipline and development, delivered the right way.
See How We CoachOur programmes help players become more confident, better communicators, stronger leaders, more resilient, more independent and better decision makers. We combine elite coaching, education, leadership and professional experiences together with real scouting opportunities.
Give your child an unforgettable football journey at the Matico Residential Football Camp.
Limited spaces! Reserve your place today.
Weekly sessions for players who want more. Technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning and mental resilience, coached by professionals who know how to develop young talent. This is where serious improvement happens.
Something new is on the way. Regional training squads designed to keep your child progressing every week, with first-month-free trial places at launch. Register your interest to be the first to know when bookings open.
Professional academy environment led by UEFA & FA licenced coaches using academy standards. Every session builds confidence, technique and game understanding.
DBS-checked staff, qualified first aiders, full safeguarding procedures on every camp. Hosted at leading UK boarding schools. Safe, structured, supportive.
Football-focused English learning, mindset workshops, showcase games and stadium tours. Year-round: residentials, holiday fun days and scouting showcase events.
Every Matico programme follows the same proven player development pathway used to help young players build confidence, improve consistently, and better understand the modern game both on and off the pitch.
Every player is observed individually so coaches can understand strengths, confidence levels, and areas for improvement.
Sessions focus on technical quality, game understanding, confidence, and decision making within realistic academy-style environments.
Players put learning into action through competitive games, match scenarios, and live coaching feedback from experienced UEFA licensed coaches.
High standards, repetition, and encouragement help players build confidence, resilience, leadership, and strong professional habits.
Players receive honest feedback, development advice, and guidance on the next steps within their football journey, with optional professional scouting report packages available.
Players train in a professional academy style environment led by experienced UEFA qualified coaches using Premier League coaching standards. Every session is designed to develop confidence, technical ability and game understanding.
Player welfare is at the heart of everything we do. DBS checked staff, qualified first aiders and strong safeguarding throughout every camp. Hosted at leading UK boarding schools, players develop in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
Football focused English learning, mindset workshops, showcase games and stadium tours. Alongside our residentials we run holiday football camps, fun days and scouting showcase events throughout the year.
Led by Emeel Mati, a UEFA B Licence coach, FA Talent ID Level 2 scout, and current Leeds United coach/scout, our programme provides young players with a safe, professional, and supportive football development experience. With over 10 years of experience across grassroots, JPL, and academy football, Emeel and his team focus on helping players build confidence, improve their mindset, and develop both on and off the pitch.
The smiles, the hard work, the unforgettable moments. This is what it looks like.
Simple, fun exercises that build ball control and confidence, no equipment needed.
Spaces are filling fast. Early booking is now open for all locations.
Practical advice for the sideline and beyond, from our coaching team.
Absolutely. Player welfare is the highest priority across every Matico programme. Camps operate within structured environments with safeguarding procedures, experienced staff and a Designated Safeguarding Lead on site at all times.
Yes. Sessions are delivered by experienced UEFA and FA-qualified coaches alongside experienced residential and day staff. All staff are enhanced DBS-checked, safeguarding trained and first-aid qualified.
Residential football camps (10–16) at Ackworth School in West Yorkshire, Holiday Fun Days (5–16) at venues across the UK, and weekly Athletes Club training (7–15). Scouting Events and Football Centres coming soon.
Yes. The programme is designed for both UK and international players, with football-focused English learning sessions included to help build communication and confidence. Visa support letter available.
Yes. Residential showcase games and Holiday Fun Days include invited scouts and football observers from professional and academy environments. Scout attendance does not guarantee trials or contracts.
Players are grouped by age, football ability, development level and English confidence. This creates safe, competitive and enjoyable environments for all players, regardless of their starting level.
Yes. Every player receives an end-of-week or end-of-term development feedback overview. Optional UEFA-style professional scouting report packages (+£49) are available for those wanting deeper individual analysis.
Matico combines elite UEFA-licensed academy coaching, professional learning environments, football-focused English learning, mindset and leadership workshops, and direct exposure through showcase games and stadium experiences. The Matico 5-Step Player Development Pathway (Assess, Develop, Apply, Build, Review) runs through every programme.
UEFA-licensed coaching. Football-focused English. Fun, professional experiences that build confidence and maximise potential.
