Sessions:
Our approach is to create a positive and fun environment that caters for all ages and abilities. We aim to help young players make the most of their talents, to develop their confidence and to give them the technical skills they need to enjoy the game. We believe this can be done in a fun but structured way.
Pre Academy class for u6, u7 and u8 players
Our pre academy class is for u6, u7 and u8 players to attend. We believe these years are vital for our players and their development.
We will stream groups so all players will be playing at the right level. These groups will be called academy, advanced and development.
Once the players reach U9 they will then be placed into the appropriate playing level for them at either our Technical Development Centre or our Elite Academy.
Meadowbank Stadium, Dorking
Tuesday: Years 1- 3 (U6 – U8) – 5:00pm-6:00pm
City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead
Wednesday: Years 1-3 (U6-U8) – 6:00pm – 7:15pm
City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead
Thursday: Years 1-3 (U6-U8) – 6:00pm – 7:15pm
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Technical Development Centre
Our TDC (technical development centre) is to help players improve in all areas of our syllabus.
We aim to do this with fun and engaging sessions, and through matches.
The class is for players who either want to learn the basics to help improve their game or for players who want to get into our academy.
We work on:
- 1v1 / 2v2 attacking and defending
- 1v2
- Passing and receiving
- Combinations
- Turns
- Finishing
- Passing and receiving skill
Players who show above standard will be invited to our Academy.
Feltonfleet School, Cobham
Wednesday: Years 4 – 7 (U9 – U12) : 7:15-8:30pm
City of London Freemen’s School , Ashtead
Thursday: Years 4 – 7 (U9 – U12) : 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Elite
Academy
The Academy is focused solely on individual player development. We want to bring professional coaching to children who show a desire to improve, work hard and those who show above average ability. Sessions are tailored around the Josh Evans Philosophy, to develop technically excellent footballers, that can make great decisions and react quickly and effectively to transition.
THE ACADEMY
Our Elite Academy in Ashtead is uniquely set up to provide skills, technique and improve the personal development of over 100 young footballers. Every coach at the Academy is FA qualified and has been trained to coach the Josh Evans way. A number of boys have been signed up with professional football league academies. Our Academy has also enabled further young footballers to attend trials with professional clubs. The Academy offers its players the opportunity to play against top-quality opponents. Recently, we have competed against Bristol City, AFC Wimbledon, Reading and Crystal Palace and have participated in local and regional tournaments. We encourage our players to improve their abilities and gain confidence.
Support is continuously delivered by our team of coaches, all of whom are passionate about the sport and keen to transfer their knowledge, skills and love of the game to every child that walks on our pitches. To register & for further information about the academy email us at [email protected]
Sessions are led by a team of coaches who have vast experience in player development:
Josh Evans
UEFA B, FA Youth Award, Futsal Level 1, ex Crystal Palace & AFC Wimbledon Head Coach
David Cole
UEFA B, FA Youth Award, Futsal Level 1 and ex AFC Wimbledon Academy Head Coach
Richard Webber
UEFA C, FA coaching Level 1, Youth Module 1 & 2
Joe Elbishawi
FA Level 2 coach & AFC Wimbledon Academy Head Coach
Rob Parsons
FA Level 2 coach
Tom Harty
FA Level 2 coach
The focus of the academy is to bring professional coaching to those who show a great ability and standard to bridge the gap between grassroots and professional football. This will be done through professional sessions put on by coaches with vast experience in player development and understand the standard required to take that next step.
We request players arrive 15 minutes before each session, to get warmed up and straight into the arrival activity.
Academy: City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead, Surrey
Monday
U9 & U10 : 6:00pm – 7:15pm
U11 & U12: 7:15pm-8:30pm
Futsal
Futsal is a game of close control and tactical understanding.
Players will work indoors in a tight area with a small and heavier ball with no bounce. This will develop execution of 1v1 strategies and improve decision making that will transition extremely well into their football on the weekends.
Futsal shoes or trainers required
Therfield School – new indoor sports hall , Leatherhead
Friday – YR5 & 6 (U10 & U11) 6:00pm – 7:00pm
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Elite Training
Elite technical training for 15/16-year-olds focuses on refining advanced ball mastery, decision-making under pressure, and executing skills at speed and intensity. Sessions are designed to challenge players with position-specific detail, opposed practices, and game-realistic scenarios.
Players must play a high level of football and will be offered a place based on a 3 week successful trial.
For further information please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
City of London Freemen’s School, Ashtead
Wednesday – Yrs 10 & 11 (U15 & U16) 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Girls only Technical Skills Center:
We will work to help players improve in all areas of our syllabus;
• 1v1 / 2v2 attacking and defending
• 1v2
• Passing and receiving
• Combinations
• Turns
• Finishing
• Passing and receiving skills
• Helping players make quick decisions!
We aim to do this with fun and engaging sessions.
This is an advanced class. Places will be offered based on the coaches assessment on your child’s ability
This class takes place outdoors on 3G surface
Technical Training – U13 & U14
At Josh Evans Soccer School we pride ourselves on our technical coaching. We feel are the best to really help players close control, ball mastery, 1v1 skills, 1st touch and ball striking.
U13 & U14 Technical Training is very similar to the Academy sessions. The only difference is the level of entry required. While the Academy has more specific criteria, the Technical Training sessions will have a more open entry point, making it easier for more players to get involved.
That said, we’ll still be making sure players are grouped appropriately within the sessions, so everyone is challenged at the right level and can get the most out of their training. Our aim is to give more players access to high quality coaching and help them continue improving their technical skills in a positive and supportive environment.
Sessions are tailored around the Josh Evans Philosophy, to develop technically excellent footballers, that can make great decisions and react quickly and effectively to transition.
For further enquiries please email [email protected] or [email protected]
Therfield School, Dilston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7NZ
Friday: Year 8 & 9 (U13 & U14) 5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Football Summer Skills Sessions: (available Summer term only!)
Sessions are designed to create technically excellent footballers, who can make great
decisions and react quickly and effectively to transition. This is a great opportunity
for any player wanting to continue their football development into the summer term.
High tempo, fun and challenging technical skills sessions this summer.
This class is in additional to our normal offering but will only run in the Summer Term.
To be confirmed March 2026
Book NowJosh Evans Soccer School kit (for all classes and teams):
The Josh Evans Soccer School kit is now available to purchase at our online store at Kitlocker. Please use the following link to purchase your kit: https://www.kitlocker.com/joshevanssoccer/
Please ensure you select the appropriate kit for the class your child attends. All kit is labeled on the website.
- Note. If unsure of size, there is a size chart available on the supplier link above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept returns of any kit items and accessories.
Daniel absolutely loves the technical development centre on Thursday, so much so that he turned down an academy place elsewhere in September because I said he couldn’t do that, team training, matches and your class in one week with everything else that needs to be done so he chose to do your class! He is motivated, increasing in confidence and learning super skills. You and the other coaches are fantastic role models for all the children. Over half his team attend your academy or technical development sessions and the team have come on in leaps and bounds this season. They are really gelling as a unit and have won four and lost two matches so far.
Keep up the great work!”
Helen C., Leatherhead
Ben Catling is really enjoying the training sessions on Tuesdays at Dorking – what a great facility. We can see that his ball skills are improving and he loves all the training. He plays for Bookham Colts and it’s nice to see him use his skills on the pitch and in matches as well! Josh is always so friendly and professional and is definitely an inspiration to him.
Emma C., Great Bookham
Theo is absolutely loving his Thursday sessions. He’s always really enthusiastic about going and didn’t even complain about playing in the pouring rain last week! I like the organisation of the sessions: the mix between training and the mini-matches seems to work really well and I’m hugely impressed with the ability of Josh and the other leaders to learn and correctly use all the children’s names so quickly. Theo was really pleased that everybody knew who he was the second time he attended! I think you offer amazing value for money with these sessions.
Rosalind B., Ashtead