Beyond the pitch
Education and life skills
Most footballers will need a life beyond playing. Camp Gee Football Academy prepares players for both outcomes so that no player is left without options.
Support areas
What the academy provides
Education encouragement
Players are encouraged to continue their schooling or studies alongside academy training.
Life skills
Communication, time management, responsibility and teamwork away from football.
Financial literacy
Understanding earnings, contracts, saving and avoiding financial exploitation.
Career guidance
Guidance on football and non-football career routes suited to the player.
Digital conduct
Managing online presence professionally, including how clubs and scouts view it.
Personal development
Discipline, resilience and decision-making that support performance and life.
Why it matters
Protecting players from exploitation
Players who understand documents, money and their own rights are far harder to exploit.
- Recognising fraudulent trial and transfer offers
- Understanding what an agreement actually commits them to
- Knowing when to ask for independent legal advice
- Understanding the difference between a personal cost and a fee
- Knowing how to report a payment request or misconduct
- Planning for injury, non-selection and career change
Education and life-skills support is provided as part of the free academy programme. Camp Gee Football Academy never charges players for any part of it.