Week 1: July 20th - July 24th Week 2: July 27th - July 31st
GET THE EDGE. TRAIN ELITE
The Elite Pre-Season Training Camp: A 1-week intensive training camp designed to prepare young players for the demands of the season ahead. Elite coaching, professional standards, and direct pathways into competitive football.
The Coach
LEE MITCHELL
Lee Mitchell is the Head of Youth at Queens Park FC with over 12 years of experience in professional academy football. He holds a UEFA A Licence and Elite Youth A Licence — qualifications that place him among the most credentialed coaches in Scottish football development.
Track Record
Recently, Lee led Queens Park’s U17s and U19s teams to league titles. These weren’t luck — they were the result of meticulous coaching, structured development, and an uncompromising focus on player growth at the most critical stages of their careers.
His methodology is precise. Every session has a clear objective. Every player receives individual feedback. Every week builds on the last. Players who train under Lee come back sharper, faster, and tactically smarter than their competition — that’s what this camp delivers.
Qualifications UEFA A Licence, Elite Youth A Licence
Experience 12+ Years Professional Academy Football
Recent Success U17s & U19s League Titles (2026)
Supported By Team of UEFA Licensed Coaches
What You'll Gain
Why This Camp Matters
Pre-season is where seasons are won. The players who arrive sharper, fitter, and more tactically sharp than their peers don’t just perform better — they think faster. They dominate. This camp gives you that advantage.
- 18 hours of structured, elite-level coaching delivered by a proven title-winning coach
- Intensive fitness and conditioning tailored to the demands of competitive football
- Tactical development — understanding positioning, movement, and game intelligence
- Physical resilience training to reduce injury risk and build explosive power
- Mental preparation — building confidence, focus, and competitive mentality
- Direct exposure to professional standards — facilities, intensity, and expectations that match the next level
The Programme
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
Monday: Counterpressing & Counterattacking
Learning how to react quickly after losing possession and recognising opportunities to attack in transition. Developing an aggressive mindset both in regaining and exploiting possession.
Physical Focus: Repeated sprint ability, acceleration and high-intensity recovery.
Tuesday: Defending
Developing individual and collective defending principles, including 1v1 defending, body shape, positioning and defensive organisation.
Physical Focus: Strength, balance, agility and defensive movement.
Wednesday: Pressing
Understanding how to work collectively to regain possession higher up the pitch. Learning pressing triggers, communication and coordinated team pressing.
Physical Focus: High-speed running, repeat efforts and aerobic power.
Thursday: Build Up Play
Developing confidence and understanding when building attacks from the back. Learning how to create passing options, play through pressure and progress possession.
Physical Focus: Movement efficiency, technical endurance and coordination.
Friday: Creating & Finishing
Creating goalscoring opportunities and improving finishing techniques. Applying the week’s learning within realistic match scenarios.
Physical Focus: Explosive power, agility and sharp attacking actions.
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The Programme
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Week 1: Foundation
Mon 20th – Counterpressing: React quickly and regain possession immediately. Focus: Repeated sprint ability and recovery.
Wed 22nd – Counterattacking: Recognise transitions and attack with speed. Focus: Acceleration and explosive movement.
Fri 24th – Build Up Play: Develop confidence building attacks from the back. Focus: Movement efficiency and technical endurance.
Week 2: Application
Mon 27th – Pressing: Work collectively to regain possession higher up the pitch. Focus: High-speed running and repeat-effort performance.
Wed 29th – Defending: Individual and team defending principles. Focus: Strength, balance and defensive movement patterns.
Fri 31st – Creating & Finishing: Create opportunities and improve finishing. Focus: Explosive power and sharp attacking actions.
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Real Results
WHERE THIS LEADS
HARRIS AFZAL
Harris started in grassroots football at a local boys club. Lee identified his potential while scouting in the community and brought him into the Queens Park youth setup. Over the next 12 months, Lee worked intensively with Harris — refining his technique, building his tactical understanding, and developing the mentality needed to compete at the highest level.
By the end of that year, Harris had transformed. The improvement was undeniable. And in 2026, he signed for Southampton FC — a direct result of the coaching and development he received under Lee’s guidance.
“Lee’s coaching fundamentally changed my game. He didn’t just improve my technique — he changed how I think about football. The structured approach, the attention to detail, the intensity — that’s what got me to Southampton.” — Harris Afzal, Southampton FC
Harris’s journey is the direct result of the coaching and development structure you’ll experience at this camp. This is what happens when elite coaching meets ambitious players willing to work. This is what Lee builds.
The Structure
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:30–9:50
Sports Science Warm-Up & Activation
Structured activation focused on preparing body and mind for the session.
9:50–11:20
Technical & Tactical Coaching Session
Core learning focused on the day’s theme. Individual feedback, corrective coaching, and match scenarios.
11:20–12:00
On-Pitch Gym & Conditioning
Football-specific fitness work building strength, speed and endurance.
12:00–12:30
Small Sided Games
Apply learning in match conditions. Live coaching and tactical feedback at competition intensity.
12:30–1:00pm
Cool Down & Player Debrief
Structured recovery, stretching, and coach-led analysis of learning outcomes and individual development areas.
The small sided games at the end of each session are where learning becomes real. Players apply the day’s coaching in live match conditions under coach supervision. This competitive element ensures development transfers to actual performance, not just drills.
Guaranteed
WHAT PLAYERS CAN EXPECT
- UEFA A & Elite Youth A Licence leadership
- Coaching from UEFA Licensed staff
- Academy-level training sessions
- Sports science-led warm-ups
- Football-specific conditioning
- Individual feedback and support
- Professional, high-performance environment
- Direct preparation for the upcoming season
The Structure
Frequently asked questions
Do you coach goalkeepers?
Yes. A qualified Goalkeeper Coach will be in attendance each day, providing position-specific coaching for goalkeepers. Goalkeepers will also take part in the main sessions and games to develop their ability to play with their feet and contribute in possession-an essential part of the modern game.
What time do the sessions run?
Sessions run Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 1 pm across the week.
What standard do I need to be?
This camp is designed for ambitious players across a range of levels. You don’t need to be elite already — you need to be willing to work hard and be coachable. Lee tailors the intensity to each cohort, so you’ll be challenged appropriately for your age group and ability. What matters is attitude, not where you’re starting from.
Is accommodation provided?
This is a day-based camp, so accommodation is not included. Sessions run during daytime hours from Parklea Sports Facility in Port Glasgow, which is just 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre and easily accessible by car or public transport. Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up, or players can arrange transport with friends.
What should I bring?
Every player receives a personalised Nike training kit (shirt and shorts) designed specifically for Apex Sports Group. You’ll wear this throughout the camp. Bring shin guards, boots (studs), and a water bottle. Also bring a change of clothes and a towel for after training. A protein bar and a sports drink will be provided to you each day to help fuel your session
What's the refund policy?
Full refunds available up to 14 days before the camp start date. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. If the camp is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ll offer a full refund or transfer to a future date. Questions? Contact info@apexsportsgroup.uk.
Invest in Your Future
PRICING
Elite Pre-Season Training Camp
£190
Book Before July 14th
Regular Price: £300