Winter programme at the Steven Gerrard Academy 2027
A week as a Steven Gerrard Academy player
Join the Steven Gerrard Academy in Liverpool and spend a week as one of its players: full-time football, UEFA-qualified coaches and the same training, performance-tracking and match routine as its international squad.
Includes en-suite accommodation, 18 meals a week, training kit, transport to training and fixtures and 24/7 support.
Highlights
- Players train with the academy squad, not in a separate group.
- UEFA-qualified coaches, sports science and performance analysis with GPS and video.
- Friendly, showcase or competitive fixtures depending on age, ability and length of stay.
Key facts
- Duration: 1 week
- Dates: 1 September to 21 May, except 12 December to 4 January
- Player profile: 16 to 19 years old
- Location: Liverpool, England
What does the program include?
The stay is designed to drop you straight into the academy’s daily routine. This is what the price includes:
- Full-time football training with UEFA-qualified coaches.
- Strength and conditioning sessions.
- Sports science and performance analysis, with PlayerMaker, PlayerTek and Pixellot technology.
- Steven Gerrard Academy training kit.
- 18 nutritious meals a week.
- En-suite accommodation at the Penny Lane residence.
- Transport to scheduled training and fixtures.
- Friendly, showcase or competitive fixtures where suitable.
- Professional activities and experiences.
- 24/7 support for international players.
English lessons are an optional extra: the fee depends on how many hours a week the player wants, and we quote it together with the booking.
The best experience starts with good guidance.
Personalize your experience. Contacting our Ertheo advisors before booking makes all the difference.
Training program
Training is full-time and combines technical, tactical and physical work with everything that sustains performance: strength and conditioning, sports science and video analysis.
Players join the academy’s routine and play friendly, showcase or competitive fixtures depending on their age, ability, eligibility and length of stay, so the week looks a lot like a professional footballer’s.
- Technical, tactical and physical work led by UEFA-qualified coaches.
- Strength and conditioning within the weekly schedule.
- Tracking with PlayerMaker and PlayerTek, and matches filmed with Pixellot.
- Video analysis and sports science support.
Why trust Ertheo?
We put our 20+ years of experience at your disposal to offer you personalized, fast, and in-language attention, so you can enjoy the process stress-free.
Accommodation and facilities
Players stay at the Penny Lane residence in Liverpool, alongside other academy players. Bedrooms are en-suite and the stay includes meals — 18 a week — and round-the-clock player support.
The academy arranges transport to training and fixtures, so players do not have to sort out journeys on their own.
The group is international: players live alongside team-mates from different countries who are there for the same reason, to improve on and off the pitch.
The Ertheo – Steven Gerrard Academy pathway
The Steven Gerrard Academy is an official Ertheo partner, and for many players this week is the way into a longer stay: programmes run from one week to three years.
Players who have attended Ertheo camps have continued at the academy and gone on to trials with professional EFL clubs, to play against first teams and to win international tournaments. Whether you want to experience English football, prepare for a new season or see from the inside whether a longer programme suits you, the stay can be shaped around that goal.
Clients who contact Ertheo before booking a camp or program are much more satisfied with their overall experience.