Pre-Academy

U6–U8Years 1–3Dorking & Ashtead

Where the football journey begins. Weekly coaching for Years 1 to 3 in groups by age: no pressure, just great coaching and plenty of encouragement. Advanced sessions for players ready for the next step.

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A Pre-Academy player about to strike the ball at Meadowbank

Sessions & booking

Choose a day, then your child's school year. Each button opens that class on ClassForKids.

Tuesday5–6pm

Meadowbank Football StadiumDorking RH4 1DX

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Wednesday6–7.15pm

City of London Freemen's SchoolAshtead Park, Ashtead KT21 1ET

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Thursday6–7.15pm

City of London Freemen's SchoolAshtead Park, Ashtead KT21 1ET

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Advanced sessions are for players our coaches invite, or by trial: request a trial. Places depend on space in each age group.

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What we're working on

This half termAutumn, second halfTerm 1, Weeks 8–14

Pre-Academy session plan, second half of the autumn term. Pillar: 1v1 defending. Characteristic: Team Players. Weekly topics (weeks 8 to 14): Delay, Poker, High step frequency, Speed, slow, surf and steal, Deflect, Close the space, Start the attack.

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On the Player Pathway

Little LegendsReception & Year 1
Pre-AcademyYears 1–3
Technical Development CentreYears 4–7

The Academy runs alongside for Years 4–8, by invitation or trial.All programmes →

What parents say

Top coaches! Top sessions! Would 100% recommend.

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Call or email us01372 844001 admin@joshevans.co.uk