Picture Special: Coaches from Premier League giants Chelsea train next generation at Wakefield junior football club

Coaches from Premier League giants Chelsea visited Crofton Juniors on Sunday to host a special training session, thanks to the Hyundai FC programme.
Crofton Juniors take part in the special training session, organised by Hyundai FC.Crofton Juniors take part in the special training session, organised by Hyundai FC.
Crofton Juniors take part in the special training session, organised by Hyundai FC.

Hyundai Motor UK, global partner of Chelsea FC, has teamed up with the club and Hyundai dealerships across the UK to launch Hyundai FC; a nationwide grassroots football programme for junior teams.

Crofton U11s are among the 11 girls’ and boys’ teams from U8s to U16s in partnership with local Hyundai dealerships, who will participate in the project that will offer them unique football experiences throughout their season. Each team will receive top-level coaching sessions from Chelsea FC UEFA qualified Foundation coaches, brand new playing and training kit and Chelsea FC benefits to inspire the next generation of aspiring footballers.

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And on Sunday, Crofton Juniors received a special visit from Chelsea's coaches, who helped to implement a bespoke training plan to help the youngsters' development.

For more on this story and more pictures read next Thursday's Wakefield Express.