Elite Lionesses Academy

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us at Elite Lionesses Academy 🎄🦁
We hope you all enjoy a wonderful Christmas filled with family time, laughter, and special moments.
Thank you to our amazing players, parents, and coaches for your commitment, support, and belief — you are the heart of our academy.
Enjoy the break, recharge, and we can’t wait to see you all back soon, ready to attack the new year together 💙⚽
From everyone at Elite Lionesses Academy
NextGeneration

23/12/2025

Looking for Coaches, if you are interested send us a DM.

21/12/2025

ELITE LIONESSES ACADEMY
JPL GIRLS U13 | TRIAL APPLICATIONS OPEN
We are now inviting applications for elite-level players to join our JPL Girls U13 squad for the upcoming season.
This is an environment built for players who are serious about their development —
⚽ High-intensity sessions
⚽ Professional standards
⚽ Clear player pathway
⚽ Compete at JPL level
If you believe you have the mentality, commitment, and quality to train and perform in an elite setting, we want to see you.
📝 Apply via DM
📅 Trial dates to be announced soon
📍 Limited places available
Standards. Pathway. Excellence.
This is where the next Lionesses are built.
Hashtags (elite & reach focused):

20/12/2025

🎄⚽ Christmas Break = Opportunity, Not Off-Season ⚽🎄
Elite Lionesses 🦁 — champions are made when no one’s watching. While the festive period is a time to rest and reset, keeping your football standards high now will set you apart when we return.
Here’s how to stay sharp over Christmas:
✅ Ball mastery daily – 15–20 minutes of touches, juggling, turns, and control
✅ Light fitness work – short runs, mobility, and strength to maintain your base
✅ Recovery matters – stretch, hydrate, sleep well
✅ Fuel smart – enjoy Christmas, but keep performance in mind
✅ Mindset check – visualise goals, reflect, and stay disciplined
Rest. Enjoy. Recharge.
But remember — elite habits don’t take holidays.
See you ready. 🔥⚽

19/12/2025

DM us if you are interested.

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

⚽ Join Elite Lionesses Academy! ⚽

Calling all girls aged 5–10!
Come and join us Saturday mornings at Orpington Town FC for fun football sessions!

✨ What to expect:

Play football and develop skills

Make new friends

Enjoy a positive, encouraging environment

Free trial available!

📅 When: Saturday mornings
📍 Where: Orpington Town FC
👉 Sign up for your FREE trial today:
https://elite-lionesses-academy.classforkids.io/info/26

Bring your energy — we can’t wait to see you there! 🦁💛

16/12/2025

🦁⚽ Welcome to Elite Lionesses Academy!
We’re proud to offer a safe, supportive, and positive space where girls can grow in confidence, make friends, and fall in love with football.

At Elite Lionesses, it’s not just about skills — it’s about building strong, happy, confident young players. Our coaches focus on development, enjoyment, and wellbeing, making sure every girl feels valued and supported at every session.

💛 Fun
💛 Confidence
💛 Skill development
💛 A football family you can trust

Because when girls feel safe and supported, they shine ✨

We are proud of our pride Girls-only environment that empowers confidence and belonging. Elite coaching focused on technical, tactical, and physical development. Developing future Lionesses through high-standards and long-term growth. Building strong, confident players on and off the pitch. Clear pa...

12/12/2025

If you’re coming to training this Saturday, you’d better be on your best behaviour… because Santa Claus is coming to Orpington Town!

11/12/2025

⭐ Common frustrations people express about youth academies

Brand over substance: Some grassroots or semi-professional clubs can appear to rely heavily on their name or reputation, even when the actual coaching experience is similar to that of other community clubs.

High expectations placed on young players: Youth systems sometimes create pressure by suggesting pathways that may not be realistically achievable for most players.

Selective recruitment practices: Families may feel that some clubs recruit aggressively or make promises about progression that don’t always come to fruition.

Costs vs. value: Parents can feel that the fees or commitments required don’t necessarily reflect the quality or consistency of training and overall player development.

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⭐ Advice for players and parents

Don’t join a team solely because of its name. Football should ultimately be enjoyable, and the right environment matters more than a badge.

Look closely at the club’s pathway. If a club cannot clearly outline a structured and realistic route for development, it may indicate that their priorities lie elsewhere — potentially more in revenue than in the genuine progression and wellbeing of the player.

We work with Clubs who are after your talent not your parents money.
Talk to us, we are honest.

09/12/2025

Visit our website and order your new Elite Lionesses Kit from the home page, be part of our pride https://www.elitelionessesacademy.co.uk/

01/12/2025

🦁 Elite Lionesses Monday Football Chat

Topic: What Makes a Great Player?

1. 🔥 Mindset
A great player isn’t just skilled — she’s driven.

Wants to learn every session

Doesn’t fear mistakes

Bounces back quickly

Competes with confidence

Talking point: Who showed great mentality last week? When did you show resilience?

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2. ⚽ Technical Quality
Great players master the ball.

First touch under pressure

Accurate passing (short & long)

Ball striking technique

Dribbling with purpose

Talking point: Which technical skill do you want to improve most this week?

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3. 🧠 Game Intelligence
Football IQ separates good from great.

Awareness: scanning before receiving

Positioning off the ball

Decision-making at tempo

Understanding when to keep vs. when to break lines

Talking point: What’s one SMART decision you remember making in a recent match?

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4. 💪 Physical Attributes
A great player uses her athleticism to dominate moments.

Speed and acceleration

Balance and coordination

Strength in duels

Endurance to press and recover

Talking point: Which physical strength is your biggest weapon?

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5. 💬 Communication & Leadership
You don’t need the armband to be a leader.

Clear, positive talk

Organising teammates

Encouraging others

Showing responsibility in tough moments

Talking point: How can you be a more vocal or positive leader today?

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6. ❤️ Attitude & Professional Habits
Talent gets noticed — habits make greatness.

Consistent effort

Arriving prepared

Good sleep, hydration, nutrition

Staying coachable

Talking point: What habit will you focus on improving this week?

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Closer:
✨ Being a great player isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting better every day, helping your team, and playing with the heart of a Lioness.