PL1 Goalkeeping Academy coaches Thorpe Bay keepers from our pitch on Eastwoodbury Lane, a straightforward run across the north of the borough — around fifteen minutes from the Thorpe Bay greensward and station.
Thorpe Bay is the calm, green east end of the seafront: wide avenues, sailing and the greensward. It is a sporty neighbourhood, but goalkeeping is the position local teams cannot develop on their own — so its keepers come to us for the specialist work.
At PL1 a Thorpe Bay goalkeeper gets an environment built entirely around the number one, with UEFA/FA-qualified coaches and a genuine pathway towards academy football. The proof is on the pitch: 25 PL1 keepers signed to professional clubs since 2018.
Group Academy training, the elite PRO stream, 1-to-1 coaching and a free taster — open to Thorpe Bay 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:
