Whitsun Holiday Courses

West Ham United Community Sports Trust (CST) will be running a host of popular Holiday Football Courses during the upcoming Whitsun half-term break - and places are still available to book.

To secure your spot, click here, call 020 7473 7720 or email [email protected]

The course programme includes a great selection of sessions to suit all boys and girls aged between three and 15. Four types of courses are available -

• Player Development Courses for 5-15 year olds
• Mini Dribblers for 3-5 year olds~
• Advanced Goalkeeping for 7-14 year olds

The training programmes offered enable boys and girls to maximise their personal development skills, promoting healthy living and exercise in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment. All sessions are focused towards achieving all key learning outcomes and goals which is crucial to developing each individual's natural sporting ability. We reach these targets on a daily basis due to our skills, experience and professional attitude as a professional football club.

The courses are a fantastic introduction to the game, the club and the unique coaching philosophies for young Hammers of all abilities.

CRB-checked FA-qualified coaches will be on hand to inspire, encourage and share their passion for the beautiful game, with sessions designed to suit their age and ability of individual players.

With football courses tailored to suit all ages and abilities and taking place in two locations, there is sure to be something to keep all young Hammers entertained in a fun and safe environment.

All participants will be entered into a Prize Draw to win match tickets, while West Ham players will visit selected venues and courses.

Meanwhile, Academy scouts and coaches will attend all courses. More than 30 children have been referred to the Academy after being spotted during the Trust's Summer Football Courses, including two from the recent half-term Holiday Courses held in February.

Player Development Courses

Player Development Courses are for 5-15 year olds. Morning sessions will focus on acquiring a range of new skills and improving technical ability, while afternoon sessions allow participants to put these skills into action and take part in fun-filled football tournament and matches. These will be held between 10am-3pm at the following venues and dates -

Community Training Ground, 60a Albatross Close, off Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton, E6 5NX

• Four-day course - Tue 28-Fri 31 May

Gaynes School, Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3UX

• Four-day course - Tue 28-Fri 31 May

Session price per child -

• Four-day course - £54

Mini Dribblers

Mini Dribblers courses for youngsters aged 3-5 years will run from 10am-12noon at the following venues -

Community Training Ground, 60a Albatross Close, off Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton, E6 5NX

• Two-day course - Thu 30-Fri 31 May

Gaynes School, Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3UX

• Five-day course - Tue 28-Fri 29 May

Session price per child -

• Two-day course - £20

Advanced Goalkeeping

Advanced Goalkeeping courses for youngsters aged 7-14 years will run from 12.30pm-2.30pm at the following venue -

Community Training Ground, 60a Albatross Close, off Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton, E6 5NX

• Four-day course - Tue 28-Wed 31 May

Session price per child -

• Four-day course - £60