Thundersley keepers make the run east to PL1 Goalkeeping Academy on Eastwoodbury Lane, roughly twenty-plus minutes across towards London Southend Airport.
Sitting up on the hill between Hadleigh and Benfleet, Thundersley is a settled Castle Point community with busy weekend football but no dedicated goalkeeper coaching of its own. Its number ones come to PL1 for the specialist work their clubs cannot provide.
We build Thundersley goalkeepers up in an environment made entirely for the position, from first sessions through to the PRO pathway. Formed in 2018 and coached by UEFA/FA-qualified staff, PL1 has helped 25 keepers reach professional academies.
Group Academy training, the elite PRO stream, 1-to-1 coaching and a free taster — open to Thundersley 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:
