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SKILLZONE

We pride ourself on our unique and forward thinking approach to developing players. Our syllabus has developed numerous players into professional club academies.

Platinum Centres

The SkillZone Platinum Centre is a specialist football academy designed to bring together the best local players in a challenging environment.

Development Centres

Our development centres are designed to help local grassroot footballers improve and work in a professional environment.

Clubs

Futsal and after school clubs are for all abilities looking to develop and enjoy their football.

Holiday Camps

SkillZone Holiday Camps focus on players improving their technical and decision making skills in a fun environment.

Success Stories

Archie trained with SkillZone from U7-U11 before signing for AFC Wimbledon. He now plays his football for Accrington Stanley First Team in League One.

– Archie Proctor

George has signed at AFC Wimbledon after performing well during his showcase fixture. He has represented SkillZone since he was an U7, his imprressive attitude towards training and determination to improve has helped him reach this level.

– George Upsdell

Ralph signed at Fulham FC after training and playing fixtures at SkillZone. His attitude towards training was always impeccable and he’s now showing his talent at academy level. He now plays his football at AFC Wimbledon.

– Ralph V

Ben Mason signed for AFC Wimbledon in 2014 directly from our SkillZone academy. Ben always showed the application to his football needed to step up to the next level.

– Ben Mason

Connor signed with Watford Football Club’s academy and has been playing for their U9 team. He was spotted playing in a SkillZone showcase fixture.

– Connor O’Herlihy

Theo signed at AFC Wimbledon after being spotted in his showcase fixture, he also represents Surrey. Theo is one of the most creative and natural footballers to represent SkillZone. Good luck for the future, Theo.

– Theo White

KJ trained with SkillZone from Under 8 level and always showed a fantastic ability to learn. His physical attributes helped him dominate his games and we wish him the best of luck at AFC Wimbledon.

– KJ

Archie has been handed a 6 week trial with Watford FC after being spotted in his showcase fixture. Good luck, Archie!

– Archie Bullman

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Mini Soccer Centres

For more information please contact our head coaches below:

Walton & Hersham Mini Academy – Pat Kirby (pat@pleiadesleisure.com)

Staines Town Juniors FC Mini Soccer – Grant Woolger (grant@pleiadesleisure.com)

Kew SkillZone Mini Soccer – Charlie Adams (charlie@pleiadesleisure.com)
For more information please contact our head coaches below:

Walton & Hersham Mini Academy – Pat Kirby (pat@pleiadesleisure.com)

Staines Town Juniors FC Mini Soccer – Grant Woolger (grant@pleiadesleisure.com)

Kew SkillZone Mini Soccer – Charlie Adams (charlie@pleiadesleisure.com)
For more information please contact our head coaches below:

Walton & Hersham Mini Academy – Pat Kirby (pat@pleiadesleisure.com)

Staines Town Juniors FC Mini Soccer – Grant Woolger (grant@pleiadesleisure.com)

Kew SkillZone Mini Soccer – Charlie Adams (charlie@pleiadesleisure.com)

Meet our Head Coaches

Grant Woolger

Director

Grant created SkillZone in 2011 and has a passion for developing technical, confident footballers. He also works for Chelsea Football Club and has a lot of good contacts within the scouting network. He is the lead coach at our Staines Platinum Centre.

Pat Kirby

Head Coach

Pat is the lead coach at our Staines centre. He also works at Chelsea Football Club’s academy in coaching and recruitment. For the past 8 seasons he has lead the youth football programme at our partners, Walton & Hersham Youth FC. This programme has had six players signed at professional clubs.

Robbie Trimm

Head of Athletic Development

Robbie is one of our most experienced coaches and Managing Director of Pleiades Leisure. As Head of Athletic Development, Robbie focuses on improving our players athletic movement in our unique syllabus.

Skillzone News

Core Sports join SkillZone

Just like that, the summer is over and the new football season is...Read more

Watford & Fulham next..

We’ve got a great week ahead for the SkillZone boys. Our U7 & U8s are travelling to Watford’s training ground for fixtures against their...Read more

Dan Magness is coming to Woking Platinum!

We’re delighted to announce that Dan Magness, the football freestyler, will be joining us at our Woking centre to put on a session for...Read more

SkillZone travel to Fulham..

We continued our busy games programme by travelling to Motspur Park to play against Fulham FC’s U10, U11 and U12 Development Squads. The coaches...Read more