Soccer Academy Experience
Ever dreamed of playing like a Premier League star?
The Soccer Academy Experience (SAE) is a 12-month online elite performance programme, designed to make you stronger, faster, and more explosive on the pitch. Crafted by elite-level performance coaches, this programme mirrors the physical training of top academies, helping you move better, accelerate quicker, turn sharper, jump higher, and last longer in games.
One-time payment of €395
What The Soccer Academy Experience Offers
Strength & Power
- Core Stability: Enhance balance and prevent injuries.
- Lower Body Strength: Boost sprinting, tackling, and shooting power.
- Upper Body Strength: Improve balance and dominate physical duels.
- Explosive Power: Excel in jumps, tackles, and quick reactions.
- Become the strongest and most powerful player in your position.
Speed & Agility
- Acceleration & Sprinting: Achieve quick bursts of speed to outpace opponents.
- Agility: Master rapid direction changes for effective dribbling and positioning.
- Become the fastest and most agile version of yourself.
Conditioning & Endurance
- Aerobic Capacity: Maintain peak performance throughout the match.
- Anaerobic Capacity: Deliver short bursts of high-intensity effort when needed.
- Prepare your body for the demands of professional football.
Flexibility, Mobility, Balance & Coordination
- Joint Mobility: Facilitate quick direction changes and reduce injury risk.
- Flexibility: Focuses on key areas to move optimally for football/soccer.
- Balance: Maintain stability during tackles and aerial challenges.
- Coordination: Enhance movement efficiency for precise passing and shooting.
- Experience unprecedented movement on the pitch.
Injury Prevention & Recovery
- Prehab Exercises: Address muscle imbalances and strengthen weak areas to prevent common injuries.
- Daily Movement Program: Keep your body fresh for games and training sessions.
- Recovery Techniques: Incorporate rest, nutrition, stretching, and advanced methods like ice baths and massages.
- Train and play more consistently than ever before.
Weekly Educational Videos
- Access actionable insights on topics that distinguish good players from the elite.
- Topics Include: Nutrition, Recovery, Sleep, Healthy Habits, Education Importance, Motivation & Mentality, Goal Setting, and Reflective Practice.
- Get unprecedented access to exactly what the professionals do - every week!
Mastering these components positions you to excel and pursue a professional football career. Commit to this year-long program and surpass your peers and competitors.
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Who We've Worked With
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About Your Coaches
Shayne Murphy – Elite Performance Coach
Shayne Murphy is a highly accomplished performance coach with over 15 years of experience in elite football, collaborating with some of the most prestigious clubs and organisations in the sport.
He graduated with First Class Honours in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick and earned a Master’s degree from UCLan before embarking on a dynamic career in professional sports.
His career began with Cardiff City FC, UK Athletics, and Blackburn Rovers under Sam Allardyce. He then transitioned to Liverpool FC Academy, where he played a key role in the athletic development of future stars such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Wilson.
Following this, Shayne spent seven years at Manchester City, working across all age groups—from U12s to the U21 Elite Development Squad—helping nurture talents like Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, and Brahim Diazinto the stars they are today.
Shayne’s tenure at Manchester City also included:
Pre-season tours with Pep Guardiola’s first team Contributions to the Women’s First Team
Shayne later founded SDM Performance, a high-performance consultancy, through which he collaborates with elite athletes and organisations worldwide. His work has spanned across: MLS with New York City FC Lommel FC in Belgium Indian Cricket Aiglon College in Switzerland
In the leadership space, Shayne has worked with leading organisations like Accenture and Castle International.
Currently, Shayne serves as a high-performance consultant for a global football organisation, overseeing elite footballers and the Scottish National Team, contributing to their historic qualifications for Euro 2020 and Euro 2024.
Francis Marry – Elite Performance Coach
With a wealth of experience in athletic development, Francis Marry has spent the last four years working alongside Shayne, contributing to various high-performance projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the Institute of Technology Carlow.
After graduating, Francis spent two years at Dundalk FC, working with U14-U17 academy players. As the lead athletic development coach, he played a key role in preparing players for first-team football, with several progressing to the senior squad during his tenure.
His expertise also took him to Lagos, Nigeria, where he worked on an LTAD (Long-Term Athlete Development) and Talent Identification project, collaborating with some of the most respected figures in Nigerian football. Here, he assessed physical performance and identified young talents with the physical attributes required for professional football.
Over the past three years, Francis has established himself as an independent performance coach, founding Lodestone Health & Performance, a leading physical development facility in Ireland. Through this, he has worked closely with:
✔ Club football teams and individual players
✔ Elite Gaelic footballers
✔ Ironman competitors
✔ Ultramarathon runners
✔ Athletes from a range of high-performance sports
With a deep understanding of athletic performance and physical development, Francis continues to help athletes reach their full potential, whether on the football pitch or in endurance and strength-based sports.
How it works
Step One
Sign up and pay below to secure your place on the Soccer Academy Experience.
Step Two
Once you’ve paid, you’ll be added to the app, and one of our coaches will reach out to guide you through the process and ensure you get the most out of your training.
Step Three
Start training! Use the Soccer Academy Experience App as your dedicated coach, both on and off the pitch, to push your limits, hit new PBs, and elevate your performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Programme Questions
This programme is designed for footballers aged 12 to 18 who want to:
✔ Improve speed, strength, agility, and movement efficiency
✔ Build physical resilience to reduce injury risk
✔ Gain a structured, academy-level training experience
✔ Commit to a 12-month development plan for long-term growth
It is suitable for all ability levels, and exercises can be adjusted as you progress.
This programme is specifically designed for 12 to 18-year-old footballers, both boys and girls.
I have worked at Liverpool FC and Manchester City academies, helping develop top talents such as Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Brahim Diaz, and Jadon Sancho. This programme is based on elite training principles, ensuring accessibility without requiring expensive equipment.
The programme is divided into progressive phases, updating every 4, 6, and 12 weeks.
✔ Training becomes more intense and challenging as you progress
✔ Workouts are designed to complement your football schedule
✔ A mix of strength, agility, endurance, and recovery strategies
While some players feel improvements within 6 to 8 weeks, the best results come from committing to the full 12 months. Development takes time—this programme builds a foundation for long-term success.
Training & Workouts
This programme covers all key areas needed to perform at a higher level in football:
✔ Strength & Power – Develops explosiveness, speed, and physical dominance
✔ Speed & Agility – Improves acceleration, quick direction changes, and reaction time
✔ Conditioning & Endurance – Helps you perform at a high intensity for longer
✔ Flexibility, Balance & Coordination – Reduces injury risk and improves efficiency
✔ Recovery Strategies – Teaches how to recover properly and avoid burnout
✔ Weekly Educational Videos – Covers nutrition, mindset, recovery, and goal setting
This programme provides a true academy-level training experience, based on what elite youth players are taught at professional clubs.
The programme provides a structured plan, designed to fit around your football schedule.
✔ Matches are usually on weekends, so training is adjusted accordingly
✔ Sessions progress every 4-6 weeks to ensure continuous development
✔ You have flexibility to adjust sessions based on your football and school commitments
You do not need a gym. The programme can be followed at home, on a pitch, or in a park.
All you need is:
✔ Adjustable dumbbells
✔ A mat
✔ A set of cones or markers for speed and agility drills
For conditioning, training on grass with boots is preferred, but a treadmill can be used if necessary.
Is the programme personalised to my goals?
This is a structured football development plan, not an individualised programme. However, it is designed to improve all footballers, following proven academy training principles.
Yes, and it is encouraged.
✔ From ages 12-16, playing multiple sports enhances athletic development
✔ After 16, specialising in football becomes more important
✔ This programme is flexible to fit into your existing training routine
Equipment & Requirements
✔ Adjustable dumbbells
✔ A mat
✔ A set of cones or markers for speed drills
✔ Commitment and enthusiasm
✔ Wear proper training shoes (not casual trainers) for gym-based work
✔ Wear football boots for pitch-based drills
Before starting, you must read and agree to the terms and conditions.
If you have any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions, consult a doctor first.
Injury Prevention & Recovery
If you are injured or in pain, do not train. Seek medical advice first.
How does this programme help with injury prevention?
✔ Improves movement efficiency, reducing unnecessary stress on joints
✔ Strengthens muscles, making your body more resistant to injuries
✔ Increases endurance, helping you perform better while reducing fatigue
Stop immediately if you feel pain
Seek medical advice before continuing
Never train through sharp or persistent pain
Nutrition & Recovery
The programme provides guidance on football-specific nutrition, including:
Pre-match meals
During-match fuelling
Post-match and recovery meals
Before training: Eat carbohydrates (e.g., banana, toast, small meal) within 2-3 hours of exercise
After training: Eat protein (e.g., lean meats, fish, eggs) and carbs to aid recovery
Vital. Overtraining leads to injury and burnout.
Take rest days to allow muscles to recover
Reflect on progress and set new goals
Prioritise high-quality sleep and nutrition
Programme Access & Support
Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email with login details for the training app
The app provides weekly schedules for the full 12 months
Every 4, 6, and 12 weeks, the programme updates to match your progress
Yes. You can email us with any questions, and we will respond within 48 hours.
If you track speed, agility, strength, and jump height at your club, you should see measurable improvements
The most important measure is how you feel on the pitch—you will notice more power, speed, and endurance
Pricing & Payments
€395 one-time payment for 12 months (works out at £7.59/60 per week)
No, this is a one-off payment of €395.
No, but examples of training methods are showcased on the website.
Additional Services
Yes. Both myself and Francis offer one-to-one coaching.
If you are interested, visit sdmperformance.com to learn more and get in touch.