The Chelsea FC Foundation, Cal South, and Coast Soccer League have teamed up to provide a pair of exclusive community clinics for coaches to be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Oceanside HS Stadium and on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Santiago Canyon College.
This fantastic opportunity to work with Chelsea FC staff coaches from the English Premier League has limited spots available for each clinic, so be sure to pre-register right away! The cost for coaches is just $25 each. This clinic is one of a series of clinics being hosted by Chelsea in conjunction with Cal South and CSL.
CLINIC #1: Chelsea FC Community Coaches Clinic – Oceanside
TOPIC: INSIGHT INTO A PROFESSIONAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
WHEN: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Classroom: 1.5 hours | Field Demo: 1.5 hours
WHERE: Oceanside High School Stadium, 1 Pirates Cove Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
WHO: Ian Woodroffe & Chris Woodward (Chelsea FC staff bios below)
HOW MANY: Limit 40 Coaches
COST: ONLY $25!
NOTE: Field demo will involve one 13U team feat. 14-18 players overal8
CLINIC #2: Chelsea FC Community Coaches Clinic – Santiago Canyon
TOPIC: DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUAL IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
WHEN: Sunday, January 14, 2024 – 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Classroom: 1.5 hours | Field Demo: 1.5 hours
WHERE: Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
WHO: Ian Woodroffe & Chris Woodward (Chelsea FC staff bios below)
HOW MANY: Limit 100 Coaches
COST: ONLY $25!
NOTE: Field demo will involve two youth teams:
1) 10U feat. 12-16 players
2) 14U feat. 14-18 players
Chelsea FC Coaching Bios
IAN WOODROFFE >> CHELSEA FC INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Over 25 years specialized football development experience, the last 11 years have been focused on leading the strategic development and management of a specialized international department for Chelsea FC. Previously head coach of the Chelsea FC Women’s First Team, Boys Academy Development Centers head coach, and Girls Centre of Excellence U16 head coach.
CHRIS WOODWARD >> CHELSEA FC
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER
Working at Chelsea since 2005, in various football development roles, coaching elite players and delivering specialized clinics for both players and coaches globally. Chris has coached within the U7 and U8 Academy Development Centers, U9-U13 girls Centre of Excellence as head coach, and the U18 Boys’ and Girls’ College Academy.
