This time the camp was held at the Academy in London from 3rd May to 12 May 2011. The training was conducted by UEFA coaches from Coaching Connexions.
The camp focused on technical training to help develop the skills and awareness on the pitch. Mr Kenny Brown (ex West Ham player) delivered a special training session for the kids.
Friendly matches were played aganst local side – Boca Football Club to get an expereince of English youth football and a chance to show their skills.
At the end of the camp the children completed a fitness test similar to what academy players would do. A skills test was also conducted that consisted of dribbling, passing, control and shooting. The winner was Nimesh Solanki with 630 points, the runners up was 620 points both PIFA students.
The most outstanding camper Akshay Mahimtura won a special prize – Gary Taylor Fletcher’s playing jersey signed by the entire Blackpool team.
The children were accompanied from India by PIFA Directors Anjali & Nirvan Shah.
The proceeds of these camps are utilised to develop team I league 2nd division team PIFA Colaba FC from the PIFA Colaba community football project undertaken by NGO – PIFA Foundation for benefit of sports.