High Performance Program
Development on and off the pitch
Coming soon: For children aged U10–U15
Our new High-Performance Program in Lommel, specially designed for young players who want to take their game to the next level.
Led by Manchester City coaches, the sessions include intensive training, tactical development and physical conditioning in a high-performance environment.
Why does this program include?
The Manchester City High Performance Program offers ambitious youth players the opportunity to train for 10 weeks according to the methodology of one of the best youth academies in the world.
We also include interactive classroom sessions, players gain insights into themes that contribute to their development as a football player and as an athlete
Thanks to the cooperation within the City Football Group, we bring absolute top quality to Lommel, with the guidance of an official Manchester City UEFA-certified coach.
Choose to improve
The High Performance Program is all about individual development, detail coaching and performance improvement.
Players train in a professional environment in which intensity, quality and personal guidance are central.
By working in small groups, each player gets the attention they need to take targeted steps forward.
Each training session is structured according to the Manchester City Football School methodology, in which technique, game insight, decision-making speed and individual development are central.
The program is designed to challenge players, develop their potential to the maximum and introduce them to an international top sports environment.
Education: Development on and off the pitch
Manchester City believe that a player's development goes beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
That is why an Education Program is also part of the High Performance Program.
During interactive classroom sessions, players gain insights into themes that contribute to their development as a football player and as an athlete.
Topics may include:
• Sports nutrition and nutrition
• A healthy lifestyle and optimal recovery
• The Manchester City game philosophy and training methodology
• Professional mindset and elite sports mentality
• Performance, preparation and personal development
By combining practice and theory, players not only develop their technical and tactical skills, but also learn the habits and knowledge that is needed to get the most out of themselves, both on and off the field.
What can you expect?
Participants are given a unique development opportunity:
• High-quality training sessions according to the Manchester City Football School methodology
• Detailed coaching with a focus on technique, game insight and decision-making speed
• Training in small groups, tailored to age, level and development needs
• Personal evaluation and individual feedback from the Manchester City coach
• Interactive education sessions on sports nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and the Manchester City methodology among other things • Training on the professional infrastructure of Lommel SK
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
This program is intended for motivated youth players (M/F/X) who:
• Want to invest extra in their football development
• Want to train according to an international top methodology
• Have the ambition to develop further within football
Where will training take place?
• Location: Lommel SK
• Guidance: official Manchester City UEFA-certified coach
When will training take place?
Manchester City High Performance Program training sessions at Lommel take place from Monday to Thursday, with two sessions per evening (to confirm)
• Period: 10 weeks
• Start date : To be confirmed
• Training hours (example)
• Session 1: 18h00 - 19h15 (U10 to U12)
• Session 2: 19h45 - 21h00 (U13 to U15)
What days can I register for?
(To confirm) Indicatively, participants can register for the sessions on:
• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
The number of places available is limited. This means that once the sessions are full, no more registrations will be accepted.
What is the cost?
Pricing*
• 1 session per week: €200
• 2 sessions per week: €360
Note: correct as of 12/8/2026, prices may be subject to change
What kit will my child need to wear?
An official Manchester City Football Club clothing package is mandatory for all participants.
This can be purchased separately or, if the participant already has a clothing package from a previous edition of the MCFC High Performance Program or MCFC Football School, can be reused.