Performance Academy

Advanced coaching for elite junior players who are aspiring to play at the top level within our sport. The Academy is designed to challenge and stretch players both technically and tactically; it will help develop higher-level skills to take with them into representative squad trials, whether that be Talent Academy or England Age Group activity.

A fun, relaxed environment which enables players to thrive, play with freedom and improve their confidence by playing with, and against, other talented athletes. Our philosophy is that a balance of fun and serious hard work is the key to success in elite sport.

Who is eligible for the Performance Academy?

Players must trial or be selected for the Academy. The 2025-26 season finished with approx. 75 players (boys and girls) within the Academy, who were all training and playing regularly for Flame.

As a rough guide, Academy players must be performing at the top end of their EH Talent Academy squad and/or be an International Junior player.

What does the Performance Academy offer?

Performance hockey sessions - pitch sessions 2.5hrs in length, incoporating high level technical and tactical skills. Approx 30-35 available to join over 12 months.

Off-pitch workshops in Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning (more info to be found on the relevant pages).

Tours and Invitational matches throughout the year to allow our squads to play in competitive environments against teams that have a different style of play and skill level; Flame players will face various presses and outlet patterns, and they will learn more about each other’s games whilst competing as a team. Tours are also great fun, giving players the opportunity to explore new places and cultures and make amazing memories together!

When are the Academy sessions?

The Performance Academy uses a group Spond Calendar app. This calendar is updated regularly with upcoming sessions and workshops.

Each pitch session is limited to 18 players; they are on a first-come, first-served basis and days/times vary between midweek evenings, weekends and holidays (depending on pitch hire availability and coaching staff).

Parents will pay for 6 pitch sessions up front as the joining cost for the Academy. Players can use their 6 sessions at any point during the 26-27 season (ending 31/08/2027). Once players have attended 6 sessions, subsequent sessions become Pay As You Go (PAYG).

Off-pitch workshops will vary in length and group size. These are at an additional cost.

Off-pitch workshops

Pricing

New players:

£500 – this includes 6 x on-pitch performance sessions and kit (fleece and 2 x training tops).

Existing players:

£390 – 6 x on-pitch performance sessions.

Players can use their 6 sessions at any point during the 26-27 season (ending 31/08/2027).

Once players have attended 6 sessions, subsequent sessions become PAYG at £65.

OFF-PITCH WORKSHOP PRICES

Sports psychology £15 per session

Sports Nutrition £20 per session

S&C sessions TBC

How can players join the Academy?

If you think your son/daughter is of the appropriate standard and you would like them to have a trial, please contact Lucy, our Head Coach (details to be found on the 'CONTACT US' page).

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