Beginners football class (SO1)

5 - 6 years

An introductory level class helping players learn key skills related to football through fun games and activities.  Ideally suited to players wholly new to the game. Upon successful completion of this course most players would typically look to advance their football to the 'Improver' level.

Improvers football class (SO2)

7 - 8 years

Ideally suited to players with some previous football experience at a basic level, the Improvers class builds on key fundamental football skills and introduces slightly more complex challenges for young players, all through the medium of fun and play.  More physical work is required of the players at this level.

Advanced football class (SO3)

9 years +

For older and/or more experienced players that have developed their football skills to a competent level and wish to further develop their understanding of the game.  Advanced football classes not only develop a higher level of skill and ability, but also introduce players to game rules and basic tactical understanding of how to play in football matches.

Football Camp (SOC1) Beginners

5 - 6 years

A fun-filled football camp suitable for our youngest players who want to play, laugh and learn all at the same time.

Football Camp (SOC2) Improvers

7 - 8 years

A progressive and yet fun-filled football camp that aims to not only develop key basic skills of young players but offer them the opportunity of match play and learning through games.

Football Camp (SOC3) Advanced

9 years +

A challenging and rewarding week-long camp of football that will push older players hard to develop key football skills, match understanding and team play.

Development Programme for players born in 2012 (SODP12)

Under 7

Development Programme for players born in 2011 (SODP11)

Under 8

Development Programme for players born in 2010 (SODP10)

Under 9

Development Programme for players born in 2009 (SODP09)

Under 10

An invitation only programme for players to take their football development further through additional coaching on Saturday mornings.

ESF Lions compete in the Hong Kong Junior Football League (HKJFL) and players in the Player Development Programme will have the opportunity to represent ESF Lions in HKJFL competitions and/or matches against other competitive teams in order to aid their development.

Youth Academy
(Invitation Only)

Age Range

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2006 (SOAC05)

Under 11

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2005 (SOAC04)

Under 12

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2004 (SOAC03)

Under 13

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2003 (SOAC02)

Under 14

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2002 (SOAC01)

Under 15

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2001 (SOAC00)

Under 16

Youth Academy Squad for players born in 2000 and 1999 (SOAC98)

Under 18