FFC

Southend

Empowering the player. Building the person.


Welcome to Ferdinand Collective Southend! Led by experienced coaches Danny Vincent and Garry Pond, our Southend hub is built to give young people the best possible environment to learn, play, and grow through football. Danny brings over 18 years of experience at professional and academy level, with a proven record of developing players and creating clear pathways for progression. Alongside him, Garry adds valuable experience from PSG Academy and grassroots football, ensuring our programmes are inclusive and community-focused.


Our goal is simple: to use the power of football to give every young player a place where they feel they belong—helping them build confidence, identity, and life skills, as well as footballing ability. Whether starting out or chasing the next level, Ferdinand Collective Southend is here to support every step of the journey.

OUR HOME

The FC Sparks programme is designed for ages 2-6 and is focused primarily on fun and basic sporting activities to enhance young people’s growth on and off the pitch. 

FC Hubs are for children aged 6 and above. They provide specialised training in football, futsal, goalkeeping as well as other sports.


They follow a carefully designed syllabus created by FC to support grassroots progression but there is also a strong focus on playing for enjoyment. 

Welcome to FC Hubs+ — our advanced training environment designed for players ready to push their game to the next level.

Welcome to the Ferdinand Collective Academy 2025/26 season. 


U8 - U14 Junior Premier League trials


Ferdinand Collective are taking registrations of interest for the 2025/26 season of the FC Academy, Junior Premier League.

FC Rise programmes have landed.


Our Level 3 Sports Diploma professional game is setup for exceptionally talented players, designed to equip our players with everything they need to prepare them for a career in the game.

Join Ferdinand Collective at an event near you. 


Discover our local FC Camps, experience life as a professional Academy player at our experience days, join an upcoming tournament or learn more about our Education and Qualification programmes at an upcoming webinar.

Our schools service can help you bring another dimension to your physical education curriculum.


We offer before and after school clubs and can also deliver PE lessons tailored around the needs of your curriculum.

Unlock your full potential with personalised 1:1 coaching sessions. Our tailored sessions focus on individual development, allowing players to refine technical skills, improve decision-making, and build confidence with dedicated, expert support. 1:1s are available at an hourly rate, with discounted bundle deals for those looking for a more consistent and impactful training programme.