DR Coaching Collective
Summer Football Camp
A World Cup themed, coach-led football camp for boys and girls aged 6–12. 10 themed coaching days inspired by nations competing on the biggest stage. Register now while we finalise our local venue.
Your child's safety, sorted
Safety & supervision at camp
Our camp operates a full, venue-specific risk assessment at The Lucan Pavilion. Here's what that means for your child's safety every day.
All incidents, near misses and medical events are logged and reviewed by our Designated Safeguarding Lead. Full risk assessment and operational policies are available on request.
Venue pending final confirmation
We are currently finalising local venue arrangements. You can still register your child's provisional place today. Once the venue is confirmed, we'll send full arrival, access, parking and payment details to all registered parents.
No payment required today
Register your child's provisional place now. Final venue and payment details will follow once confirmed.
Available weeks
Summer camp bookings are now closed for this year.
Pricing
Sibling, club, and discount code discounts also available. No payment today.
Coach-led groups, not just childcare
Each day is built around a clear football theme. Players are grouped by age and ability, with coaches supporting their group throughout the day so the learning flows from arrival games into coached practices, small-sided games, challenges and tournament play.
Goalkeeper Training Curriculum
New for 2026 — goalkeepers attend all five days each week, with dedicated GK coaching on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday and full age-group integration on Monday & Friday for matches and tournaments.
How it works
Goalkeepers attend the full week alongside everyone else. On Tue, Wed & Thu they split off for dedicated GK coaching; on Monday & Friday they stay with their age group for matches, tournaments and free time. Same price, same camp, specialist development.
Weekly curriculum
Arrival games, warm-ups & small-sided games with their age group
Keepers settle into camp alongside their age group, building relationships and confidence before the specialist sessions begin.
Set position, catching, parrying & recovery saves
Dedicated GK coaching block — the foundations of safe, confident goalkeeping.
Throws, kicks, sweeping & angle work
How to play out from the back and command the box — the modern keeper.
Decision-making, coming off the line & claiming crosses
High-pressure, game-real scenarios to sharpen reactions and bravery.
Full integration — keepers play for their nation in the World Cup tournament
Goalkeepers rejoin their age group and put the week's coaching into match practice.
Same structure across both weeks of camp.
What keepers will work on
Shot stopping & handling
Set position, catching technique, parrying and recovery saves.
Positioning & angles
Reading the game, narrowing angles and commanding the box.
1v1s & reactions
Decision-making in breakaways, penalty scenarios and quick reflex saves.
Distribution
Throws, roll-outs, goal kicks and playing out from the back.
Communication & command
Organising the defence, claiming crosses and leading from the back.
Matches & tournament integration
Matches & small-sided games
On Monday and Friday (and during afternoon free time), keepers play with their age group so coaching transfers directly into match situations.
World Cup tournament
Each Friday runs as a World Cup tournament. Goalkeepers represent their nation, applying the week's shot-stopping, distribution and communication work in real games.
Age-group coaches
A dedicated GK coach runs Tue–Thu sessions, while age-group coaches support keepers on integration days so every child is known and looked after.
Same camp, same price
The goalkeeper track is included at no extra cost — just select "Goalkeeper" when booking.
What players can expect
10 World Cup themed coaching days inspired by nations competing on the biggest stage. Each day has a clear coaching focus, age/ability grouped practices, small-sided games and tournament challenges.
Week 1 — Foundation & Tournament Week
Day 1 — Skills Like Brazil: Creativity, Flair & 1v1 Confidence
Express yourself, beat players and play with joy.
Day 2 — Pass Like Spain: Possession, Rhythm & Triangles
Keep it, move it, and control the game.
Day 3 — Defend Like Morocco: Shape, Discipline & Counter-Attack
Be hard to beat, win it back, then break with purpose.
Day 4 — Attack Like England: Width, Runs & Finishing
Play with tempo, use width and attack the box.
Day 5 — Tournament Like Argentina: Game Management & Big Moments
Manage the game, lead your team and deliver in big moments.
Week 2 — Intensity & Finals Week
Day 6 — Press Like Germany: Intensity, Triggers & Winning It Back
Press together, react quickly and win the ball back high.
Day 7 — Dribble Like France: Speed, Power & End Product
Attack space with speed and turn 1v1 moments into chances.
Day 8 — Play Like Japan: Movement, Teamwork & Combination Play
Move together, combine quickly and play with detail.
Day 9 — Compete Like USA: Energy, Duels & Tournament Mentality
Bring energy, win your duels and compete with purpose.
Day 10 — World Cup Finals Day: Knockouts, Medals & Awards
Bring the camp together with knockout games, finals and awards.
🎒 What to bring each day
Lucan Tea Rooms have very kindly created a kids' menu available for any parents who would like to pay for their child's lunch. Simply let our staff know your order at sign-in and we'll pass it to the tea room team.
100% of all lunch fees goes directly to Lucan Tea Rooms — DR Coaching Collective takes no cut.
Pay for lunches at sign-in each morning. Please order on arrival so the tea room can prepare fresh.
Kids' Meals
Kids Box
Choice of Ham, Cheese, Tuna Mayo or Egg Mayo sandwich with crisps and a Fruit Shoot
£5.00
Hot Food
Bacon Roll
Bacon roll with crisps and a fizzy drink
£5.00
Sausage Roll
Sausage roll with crisps and a fizzy drink
£5.00
Sandwiches & Toasties
Toastie
Choice of Ham, Cheese or Tuna toastie with crisps and a fizzy drink
£7.00
Sandwich
Choice of Ham, Cheese or Tuna sandwich with crisps and a fizzy drink
£7.00
Snacks & Sweets
Crisps, Sweets & Chocolate
Various crisps, sweets and chocolate available on request
£0.00
Various crisps, sweets and chocolate also available on request.