How do we do it?

High-level training.

Players are pushed every week through a full-time football environment built around technical, tactical and physical development. Sessions are delivered by UEFA-qualified coaches and designed to improve your fitness, understanding, decision-making and performance on the pitch.

Real game experience.

The Pro Experience gives players the opportunity to test themselves in games, friendlies and showcase environments. Longer-stay players may also have the chance to compete in elite leagues and cups, including the FA Youth Cup and National Football Youth League.

Cutting-edge performance.

Players access modern sports science support, GPS tracking, video analysis and player monitoring tools to help record, review and improve performance over time. The aim is simple: make every session count.

Choose your journey.

3 months. 6 months. 9 months.

The Pro Experience is designed around your ambition and your availability. Join us for three, six or nine months and step into a professional daily routine built around football, performance, recovery and personal development.

Whether you are chasing a college scholarship, a route into the professional or semi-professional game, or simply want to improve in a high-performance environment, this programme gives you the platform.

Speak to a member of our International team

Live at Penny Lane.

Your home in Liverpool.

Players live at our private accommodation, Penny Lane Hotel, alongside other international players from around the world. The environment is designed for players to live, train, study, recover and build strong relationships together.

With shared rooms, en suite bathrooms, social spaces, WiFi, laundry, meals and player care, everything is built around helping players settle quickly and focus on improving.

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Train like a pro.

Every day has a purpose.

Training is where players improve. The Pro Experience gives players access to a demanding weekly football schedule, combining team training, technical sessions, gym work, match preparation, analysis, recovery and one-to-one feedback.

The programme is built to help players understand the demands of English football and develop the habits needed to perform at a higher level.

Play big games.

Test yourself in England.

Players on the Pro Experience are placed into the right environment for their age, ability and physicality. The aim is to give every player meaningful opportunities to compete, develop and understand the intensity of the game in England.

Longer-stay players may have access to elite league and cup opportunities, while all players benefit from games, friendlies and showcase experiences across the programme.

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Everything you need, sorted.

Football. Accommodation. Support. Performance.

The Pro Experience brings together the key parts of the Steven Gerrard Academy environment. Players receive football training, accommodation, meals, player care, gym access, performance support, match opportunities and access to academy technology. It is more than a football trip. It is a full player experience in Liverpool.

Join a global squad.

Players from around the world. One shared ambition.

Proven pathways.

Football. Education. Scholarships. Careers.

Since 2011, Steven Gerrard Academy has helped players progress into professional football, semi-professional football, college scholarships and careers across the football industry. The Pro Experience gives players a platform to improve, be seen and take the next step.

Not every player’s journey looks the same. That is why the programme supports multiple outcomes: football progression, education, coaching, sports science, analysis, scholarships and employment in the game.

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Who is this for?

Built for serious players aged 16+.

This programme is for players who are ready to challenge themselves. Players should arrive prepared to train, compete, recover properly, live away from home and commit fully to the academy environment.

It is ideal for players who want to:

Experience football in England.
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Train in a professional daily environment.
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Live abroad and develop independence.
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Improve technically, tactically and physically.
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Build highlight footage and performance habits.
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Explore future football or education pathways.
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Prepare for college, university, semi-pro or pro opportunities.

Your next steps.

Start your Pro Experience journey.

Register your interest

Complete the enquiry form and tell us more about your football background.

Speak to our International Team

Arrange a call to discuss your goals, availability and the right length of stay.

3. Choose your programme length

Select the three, six or nine-month Pro Experience route.

4. Secure your place

Sign your agreement and pay your deposit.

5. Prepare for Liverpool

Complete onboarding, travel planning and pre-arrival steps.

6. Begin your elite experience

Land in Liverpool and start living, training and playing with Steven Gerrard Academy.

Notice Element

Pro Experience.

Our Pro Experience is an immersive international programme for players aged 16+, built for those ready to live, train and play like an athlete in one of the world’s great football cities.

Three, six or nine months. Full-time football.

How do we do it?

High-level training.

Real game experience.

Cutting-edge performance.

Choose your journey.

3 months. 6 months. 9 months.

Live at Penny Lane.

Your home in Liverpool.

Train like a pro.

Every day has a purpose.

Play big games.

Test yourself in England.

Everything you need, sorted.

Football. Accommodation. Support. Performance.

Join a global squad.

Players from around the world. One shared ambition.

Proven pathways.

Football. Education. Scholarships. Careers.

Who is this for?

Built for serious players aged 16+.

Your next steps.

Register your interest

Speak to our International Team

3. Choose your programme length

4. Secure your place

5. Prepare for Liverpool

6. Begin your elite experience

Live. Train. Play Liverpool.

Take your first step towards a three, six or nine-month football experience in England.

Train with UEFA-qualified coaches. Live at Penny Lane. Compete in games. Build your future on and off the pitch.

Notice Element

Pro Experience.

Our Pro Experience is an immersive international programme for players aged 16+, built for those ready to live, train and play like an athlete in one of the world’s great football cities.

Three, six or nine months. Full-time football.

How do we do it?

High-level training.

Real game experience.

Cutting-edge performance.

Choose your journey.

3 months. 6 months. 9 months.

Live at Penny Lane.

Your home in Liverpool.

Train like a pro.

Every day has a purpose.

Play big games.

Test yourself in England.

Everything you need, sorted.

Football. Accommodation. Support. Performance.

Join a global squad.

Players from around the world. One shared ambition.

Proven pathways.

Football. Education. Scholarships. Careers.

Who is this for?

Built for serious players aged 16+.

Your next steps.

Register your interest

Speak to our International Team

3. Choose your programme length

4. Secure your place

5. Prepare for Liverpool

6. Begin your elite experience

Live. Train. Play Liverpool.

Take your first step towards a three, six or nine-month football experience in England. Train with UEFA-qualified coaches. Live at Penny Lane. Compete in games. Build your future on and off the pitch.

Take your first step towards a three, six or nine-month football experience in England.

Train with UEFA-qualified coaches. Live at Penny Lane. Compete in games. Build your future on and off the pitch.