Foundation launches Performance Squad for 17/18 season

West Ham United Foundation have now launched their Performance Squad for the 2017/18 season.

The Foundation Performance Squad has been created with the aim of bridging the gap between grassroots and academy level football through a high-quality bespoke coaching programme coupled with showcase fixtures against professional academies.

Each Performance Squad member will receive specialised training sessions, twice weekly, across the duration of a 30-week programme. Training will take place on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:00pm across the season at Woodlands School (Woodlands Approach, Basildon, SS16 5BA).

Performance Squad members will also be offered the following incentives during the 17/18 season:

  • A dedicated, age group specific team coach for the season
  • A minimum of four showcase fixtures vs. local professional academies/pre-academies/development squads
  • Full Foundation Performance Squad match/training kit [TBC]
  • A minimum of two masterclass skill workshops
  • 50% discount on selected WHUF Soccer School programmes

Trials will be taking place for the Performance Squad on the following dates:

Open Trial Open Trial Invitation Trial
U7s – 11am – 11:45am

U9s – 12pm – 12:45pm

U11s – 13pm – 13:45pm

U7s – 11am – 11:45am

U9s – 12pm – 12:45pm

U11s – 13pm – 13:45pm

U7s – 11am – 11:45am

U9s – 12pm – 12:45pm

U11s – 13pm – 13:45pm

£1 £1 £1
Trial date: 04/11/17 Trial date: 11/11/17 Trial date: 18/11/17

To book your place onto a trial, click here

Members are required to commit for the entire season from 27th November 2017 through to 22nd August 2018, following the payment schedule outlined below:

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3
Membership, Training & Showcase Fixtures Training & Showcase Fixtures Training & Showcase Fixtures
£225 £75 £75
Payment due: 01/12/17 Payment due: 16/02/18 Payment due: 01/06/18

For a limited time, full season package (membership, block 1, 2 & 3) can be purchased for a discounted price of just £300. A scholarship scheme is available for each age group.

A scholarship scheme is also available with one player per squad being selected for meeting relevant criteria, more information to be announced soon.