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ABOUT CL FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Welcome to CL Football Academy

 

Established in 2023, CL Football Academy is dedicated to shaping the next generation of elite footballers. Founder Carl Lawson runs the academy with his business partner Rees Greenwood, both ex-professional football players with over 10 years experience in the professional game. Our Sunderland based academy thrives on passing down years of experience and football knowledge to aspiring players who are ready to succeed in an elite environment.

 

At CL Football Academy, we focus on real in-game scenarios and advanced drills to help young athletes refine their skills. We cater to players from 6 years and up, providing tailored training for all levels, from young beginners to established professionals. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique and decision-making, take your performance to the next level, or enhance your fitness in the off-season, we provide expert coaching to guide you every step of the way to achieve your goals.

Football coaching sunderland | Elite football academy sunderland. Welcome to CL Football Academy. Established in 2023, CL Football Academy is dedicated to shaping the next generation of elite footballers. Founder Carl Lawson runs the academy with his business partner Rees Greenwood, both ex-professional football players with over 10 years experience in the professional game. Our Sunderland based academy thrives on passing down years of experience and football knowledge to aspiring players who are ready to succeed in an elite environment. At CL Football Academy, we focus on real in-game scenarios and advanced drills to help young athletes refine their skills. We cater to players from 6 years and up, providing tailored training for all levels, from young beginners to established professionals. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique and decision-making, take your performance to the next level, or enhance your fitness in the off-season, we provide expert coaching to guide you
pre season session with current Sunderland AFC player Dan Ballard, current Carlisle FC player Elliott Embelton & current Grimsby FC player Denver Hume, pre season training Sunderland, Professional Coahing from ex-professional footballers, training for 6+ years old, drills and delelopment programs, real game scenarios and advanced drills, develop techical skills and improve tactical understamnding, develop the next generation of football players

pre season session with current sunderland afc player dan ballard, current carlisle fc player elliott embelton & current grimsby fc player denver hume

What we offer

• Professional coaching from ex-professional footballers Carl and Rees, who bring their first-hand experience to every session

 

• Training for players 6+ years old, with age-appropriate drills and development programs focusing on both new skills and refining existing abilities

 

• Specialised off-season fitness training for elite professional players, ensuring they are fully prepared for the demands of preseason

 

 • Real in-game scenarios and advanced drills to develop technical skills and improve tactical understanding that prepare players for competitive match situations

 

 • A commitment to helping all players, whether young or experienced, reach their full potential

 

Our goal is simple: to develop the next generation of football players who are not only technically proficient but also mentally prepared for the demands of the professional football game.

 

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Join us today and start your journey to success at CL Football Academy – where passion, dedication, and professional coaching meet.

Meet THE TEAM

121 Coaching Sunderland | Meet Carl Lawson Founder of CL Football Academy  ​ Carl Lawson, the founder of CL Football Academy, created the coaching business in 2023 after stepping away from his own football career due to injury in 2022. His mission is to pass on his extensive knowledge, skills, and passion for the game to the next generation of players, helping them improve and reach their full potential on and off the pitch
221 Football Coaching Sunderland | Meet Rees Greenwood Coach Rees Greenwood joined CL Football Academy in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that greatly enhances the academy’s coaching staff. Having shared the pitch with Carl at Sunderland AFC, the two became not only teammates but also close friends. Over the years, their shared experiences in the professional game have led to a strong partnership, both on and off the pitch. Rees’s expertise, paired with Carl’s vision for the academy, makes them an unstoppable team in developing young football talent.

Carl Lawson

Meet Carl Lawson

Founder of CL Football Academy 

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Carl Lawson, the founder of CL Football Academy, created the coaching business in 2023 after stepping away from his own football career due to injury in 2022. His mission is to pass on his extensive knowledge, skills, and passion for the game to the next generation of players, helping them improve and reach their full potential on and off the pitch.​

Rees Greenwood

Meet Rees Greenwood

 

Coach Rees Greenwood joined CL Football Academy in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that greatly enhances the academy’s coaching staff. Having shared the pitch with Carl at Sunderland AFC, the two became not only teammates but also close friends. Over the years, their shared experiences in the professional game have led to a strong partnership, both on and off the pitch. Rees’s expertise, paired with Carl’s vision for the academy, makes them an unstoppable team in developing young football talent.

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