Clapton CFC Youth Training has been running since April 2019.

Since the first session with 13 children, we now run multiple sessions in Forest Gate, Stratford and Walthamstow for over 100 players between the ages of 5 and 16.

Our sessions and teams are based on the belief that every child should be able to enjoy football, regardless of ability, gender and income. 

Our matches and training sessions are fun and inclusive and operate on a pay what you can afford policy.

We have run a homework club in the Old Spotted Dog clubhouse, where kids could drop in and get help with their schoolwork from a qualified tutor. 

Working with The Magpie Project, we have provided a space for many vulnerable kids and refugees, who have not had the access that their peers have. 

We have also become a home for kids who have struggled in the highly competitive academy style set ups. 

Get involved – playing

Walthamstow E17 – Mixed training

We run sessions for 5-14 year olds every Wednesday at Match Day Centres at Wadham Lodge. These sessions are on astro turf. Please email us to find out more and see if we have space for players.

Forest Gate E7 – Mixed training

We run sessions for 5-11 year olds every Tuesday at The Old Spotted Dog Ground. These sessions are on our grass pitch. Please email us to find out more and see if we have space for players.

Forest Gate E7 – Girls training

We run a session for 7-10 year old girls every Saturday at The Old Spotted Dog Ground. These sessions are on our grass pitch. Please email us to find out more and see if we have space for players.

Stratford E20 – Girls and non-binary training

We run a girls and non-binary training session for 12-16 year-olds on Tuesdays at 6-7pm at Chobham Academy, East Village, Stratford. All abilities are welcome. Please email us to find out more and confirm attendance.

Teams

We’ve got U7s, U9s, U10s and U13s teams playing games.

Get involved – coaching

We are always on the look out for new coaches and volunteers. Whether you’re a qualified coach, someone with no experience looking to gain your coaching badges or a complete newcomer interested in helping kids develop through sports – we need you. Please get in touch

What parents have said

“It’s a friendly and less competitive atmosphere and I think the coaches are great with the kids.”

“it’s been really good for my daughter’s confidence and the coaches are really encouraging and supportive.”

Please see here our code of conduct for youth training.