Keepers from Shoeburyness head west along the coast to PL1 Goalkeeping Academy on Eastwoodbury Lane — roughly twenty minutes from East Beach and the old Garrison, past the seafront and airport.
Shoeburyness anchors the far-east end of Southend, from Gunners Park and East Beach to the historic Garrison development. It is a growing community with plenty of young footballers and, until PL1, nowhere local for a goalkeeper to specialise.
The trip is well worth it: PL1 gives Shoebury's number ones dedicated, position-specific coaching and a clear route through Academy and PRO towards academy football. Our UEFA/FA-qualified coaches have sent 25 keepers into professional clubs since 2018.
Group Academy training, the elite PRO stream, 1-to-1 coaching and a free taster — open to Shoeburyness keepers of every age and ability.
A variety of programmes and training sessions for goalkeepers of all ages and abilities, hosted in Southend, Essex. Core technique, decision-making and game understanding, built session by session.
A unique opportunity for elite goalkeepers who have the desire to work towards academy-based football — higher intensity and individualised development.
Focused individual sessions tailored to a single keeper's goals, with detailed feedback and a personal development plan.
Book a free taster session, meet the coaches and experience the PL1 method first-hand before you commit.
Sessions run Monday, Wednesday and Friday — outdoors, all-weather, all year round. Get in touch to book a taster, or read up first:
