Programmes

Your Next Chapter in Football

Our programmes are designed for ambitious footballers who want to develop their football in a professional, structured and nurturing environment, with a view to pursuing opportunities in US college soccer, signing for semi-professional or professional teams in South Africa and abroad, or gaining experience before university. Our post-school Gap Year programme also suits players interested in careers in coaching, fitness, or sports science, offering the chance to gain a recognised qualification while living and training in one of the world’s most inspiring football environments.

Gap Year Full Time Part Time Juniors

Why Cape Town?

Cape Town is an incredible place to spend a year developing both as a footballer and as a person. Players train with the breath-taking backdrop of Table Mountain and benefit from year-round sunshine and fantastic training conditions. Away from the pitch, the lifestyle is just as special, with beautiful beaches, mountains and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep. From afternoons at Camps Bay to experiencing the city’s vibrant international football culture and world-class stadiums, Cape Town offers an environment that is both inspiring and unforgettable. It’s a place where players can push their game to the next level, gain independence, and enjoy a truly life-changing year.

Why 7 Elite Academy Cape Town?

• UEFA A and Pro-licensed coaching staff delivering elite training
• Five+ training sessions per week with a full technical team
• 24/7 gym access, team gym and sports science support to maximise performance
• Weekly competitive fixtures with full match recordings and detailed analysis – over 60 matches per annum
• Personalised player development plans with comprehensive reporting
• Professional support environment including rehabilitation, sports psychology and physiotherapy
• Structured pathways and competitive league participation
• Classroom support on site for students and scholars
• Maximal use of technology using platforms like Veo, Catapult, Eyeball and 360Player
• Full training kit and transport provided for matches

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Choose Your Pathway:

Gap Year

Our marquee offering, a year to develop your game, experience Cape Town and study. The programme includes:

  • Full time academy programme of up to 15 hours of contact time per week – on field coaching, competitive matches, gym sessions, video analysis and more
    • NASM-certified fitness and performance classes to qualify as a personal trainer, with modules in anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and nutrition
    • Regular outings and activities around Cape Town
    • Injury prevention and rehabilitation support, including physiotherapy
    • Accommodation, all meals, and transport
  • Non-residential option also available

 

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Full Time Academy Member

This includes all on and off field sessions, physio, outings, full reporting, full fitness assessments and data analysis, training kits and tracksuit.

You can join full time with boarding or staying at home, studying through us or not:

Accommodation options:

Tier 1 accommodation with 1-3 beds in a premium, more high end apartment, and Tier 2 in a more typical dorm-style setup. Both options include 3 meals a day, 7 days a week.

Study options:

High School players study through your choice of online or in-person schooling options – school fees are not included, but academic support and monitoring is.

Post-school players have numerous options:

  • The Gap Year programme – courses in Physical Fitness and Personal Training offered by 7 Elite through Physical IQ College, on site
  • Coaching qualifications through one of the national Football Associations we work with
  • A university or college of your choosing
  • Alternatively, over 18s may choose to focus fully on football and not study at all.

 

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Part Time Team Member

Play part time as a team member for 7 Elite Academy’s 2027 season (4 sessions per week, data analysis, matches, eligibility for tours and tournaments)

 

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Juniors (U6-U11)

Available as One Small Group session (1-4 players) per week, plus team training: R800/month from February to November plus tournament fees
or Two Small Group sessions per week, plus team training: R1 400/month from February to November plus tournament fees.

 

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