West Ham United

The Academy of Football provides the setting for a closer look at West Ham United’s development environment. The visit centres on the relationship between the training grounds, the club’s academy identity and the routines that help young players prepare for the demands of the game.

Understanding the weekly programme matters as much as seeing the facilities. The purpose is to learn about training organisation, discuss player development with academy coaches and consider what a useful camp programme should offer players before, during and after their time on the pitch.