Professional coaching, player care and life in one iconic football city.
Choose your route.
We offer international routes built around length of stay, football ambition and education pathway. The current International Programme is organised as Short Stay, Pro Experience, Education and Summer Camp, so this page should follow that same structure. Every route is built around the same foundation: professional coaching, player care and life in Liverpool.
Short Stay
1 week - 3 months, for ages 14+.
For players who want a shorter experience in Liverpool and a real taste of academy life. Includes football training, accommodation, meal provision, gym and recovery access, and day-to-day support.
Pro Experience
3 / 6 / 9 months, for ages 16+.
Our most immersive football route for players ready to live, train and play in Liverpool. Includes full-time football, accommodation, meals, gym and recovery, sports science, physio and match or showcase exposure.
Education
High School Diploma or University route, for ages 16+ / 18+ depending on pathway.
For players who want football and education working side by side in Liverpool. Includes full-time football, accommodation, meals, performance support and an education pathway.
Summer Camp
Short immersive experience, for ages 14+.
A taste of the Steven Gerrard Academy environment in one iconic football city. Includes football, accommodation, meal provision, support and the Liverpool experience.
What's Included?
From the moment players arrive in Liverpool, they step into a professional environment designed around living, training, playing and progressing.
Exact inclusions can vary by route, but the core experience remains the same.
Live in Liverpool
Players stay in Penny Lane Hotel in South Liverpool, close to training, education and local amenities.
Shared rooms are standard, with en suite bathrooms, WiFi, laundry access, communal dining, social space and day-to-day support built into the environment. Limited single rooms are available at an additional cost.
Eat like an athlete
Food is designed around the demands of training and recovery. Meal provision is built into the programme, and dietary requirements can be supported when shared with us in advance.
Train at a higher level
Players work inside a full-time football environment built around technical, tactical and physical development.
Sessions are delivered by UEFA-qualified coaches and supported by access to gym, strength and conditioning, recovery space and multiple training venues across Liverpool.
Play to progress
Programme weeks are built around training, meetings, analysis and game exposure. The Pro Experience route includes training, gym, meetings, analysis and games, each week with at least one game per week wherever possible.
Use performance technology
Players benefit from modern performance support, including video analysis and player monitoring tools such as Pixellot and PlayerMaker, helping them review progress and improve over time.
Study your route
For players who want more than football, education pathways are available alongside academy life in Liverpool, helping players continue to grow on and off the pitch.
Supported every step
From pre-arrival planning to day-to-day life in Liverpool, players are backed by player care, academy physiotherapists, accommodation staff, housekeeping, maintenance and a 24/7 support network.
What's Included in your fee?
Accommodation at Penny Lane Hotel
A professional environment in South Liverpool, close to football, education and the city.
Football coaching and training
Technical, tactical and physical development delivered by UEFA-qualified coaches.
Gym, recovery and performance support
Access to gym and recovery spaces, sports science support and academy physiotherapists.
Meal provision
Nutritional support built around the weekly demands of football.
Match and showcase exposure
Fixtures, showcase opportunities and analysis support depending on programme and age group.
Laundry, WiFi and day-to-day living support
The environment is built to help players settle quickly and focus on performing.
Education pathway on selected routes
High School Diploma or University pathway options for players combining football with study.
Extra costs to plan for.
Flights to and from the UK. Personal travel and medical insurance. Visa and immigration costs where relevant. Optional trips, tours and selected educational visits. Single room upgrades where available. Personal spending money. Boots, toiletries, adapters and personal items.
Airport arrival arrangements can be discussed with the team before travel.
Your next steps.
Register your interest. Arrange a call with our International Team. Choose your route and finalise your length of stay. Secure your place with a deposit. Prepare your travel arrangements. Land in Liverpool and begin your journey.
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