COME AND JOIN LANCE CRONIN’S FOOTBALL ACADEMY AND LEARN FROM A FORMER PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CHILD TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME WITH ONE OF THE UK’S EXCITING NEW premiere FOOTBALL ACADEMIES.
Unleash Your Potential On The Field
Unleash Your Potential On The Field
ACAdemy coaching
After school clubs
Keep those budding footballers busy with after school sessions.
£8pp for 1 hour, booked in monthly blocks to be used in the same month
Tuesday Sessions, 5pm - 6pm, £8pp 1hour. Starting Feb 4th every week, Ages 7-8-9, mixed group, (Max 20 children)
Location - Henfield, Rothery
Sunday Sessions 11am-12pm, £8pp 1 hour. Starting Feb 16th every other Sunday until March 30th, for ages 7-8-9 (Max 20 children)
Location - Burgess Hill Triangle
holiday camps
During those long holidays, we will be hosting Easter & Summer camps as well as half-term holidays. 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Feb Half Term - 18th & 19th, (Max 30 children)
April Easter Holiday - 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th, (Max 30 children)
Ages 5 - 13 years, mixed group, all abilities
£18pp for 3 hours, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location - St Peters School, Henfield.
More camps to follow
1-2-1 Private sessions
Lance offers private 1-1 coaching sessions which can be booked by contacting Lance at info@lancecroninfootballacademy.com
Outfield Player Coaching - £40 for 45mins / £45 for 1hr
Goalkeeper Coaching - £45 for 45mins / £50 for 1hr
Location - Henfield
We will be taking bookings from Feb 2025.
Meet the Team
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Lance Cronin
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Lance had a distinguished 15-year career as a professional footballer, playing at the highest levels from the Premier League and Championship to the National League. Throughout his career, he competed in every tier of English football and represented England at Under-15 level, as well as earning 10 caps for England C
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Olly Bulkley
COACH
Current Hassocks youth Coach as well as Mark Winters
A popular Coach with the kids fantastic knowledge of the game and player of local football
Huge energy character and personality and we are very grateful. he is now part of the LCFA team.
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Mark Winters
COACH
Hassocks youth manager with a wealth of knowledge and outstanding tactical expertise. Highly respected as a manager and a valuable addition to LCFA
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Simon Frost
VICE CHAIR
Our main sponsor, Dent Magician, has been an incredible addition to LCFA. In his role as Administrator and Vice Chairman of LCFC, he brings a huge amount of knowledge, experience, and passion to everything he does. His impact reaches far beyond matchdays, with his expertise from both football and other sports proving invaluable in helping the club grow and succeed on and off the pitch.
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DJ
COACH
DJ is a huge asset to LCFA, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong reputation as a respected, well-liked coach.
He has enjoyed an outstanding playing career, giving him extensive knowledge and expertise of the game. As an A Licence coach, his qualifications and professionalism speak for themselves.
DJ is an integral part of our team, and his contribution both on and off the pitch is invaluable.
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Iain Barron
Playing career local teams
Alpine
Mile Oak
Southern Cross
Coaching Qualifications
UEFA Diploma
UEFA B level 3
Lower Sports Injuries B level
First Aid
Full DBS
Clubs involved Grassroots level
Hangleton Rangers YFC (I Formed the club, 5 years)
Seagulls Club FC (17 years )
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Finley Laudon
COACH
We are delighted to welcome Finley to the team with open arms.
A fantastic young coach with bags of character, enthusiasm, and a great personality, Finley is someone who is instantly likeable and brings tremendous energy to the club.
Finley is a former Crystal Palace trainee, has played at a strong level in local football, and is a very talented goalkeeper, standing at an impressive 6ft 4in.
An important part of our coaching team moving forward, Finley will work with both our goalkeepers and outfield players, sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game to help develop players across the club.
We are absolutely over the moon to have Finley as part of the LCFA family and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make both on and off the pitch.
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James Beer
CONTENT & SOCIAL
With years of experience working in grassroots football, working alongside Lance and the squad producing social content for the team. Outside of coaching, James is a professional videographer and photographer working with global brands and local businesses.
No AI was used in the production of this photo ;)
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What is lcfa?
Welcome to Lance Cronin Football Academy, where excellence on the field begins with expert coaching and dedication. Founded by Ex-Premier League and England international footballer Lance Cronin, a former Crystal Palace goalkeeper.
Our academy is dedicated to developing the next generation of football talent.
Whether you're a young aspiring goalkeeper or an all-around player looking to elevate your game, we offer training programs that suit all abilities for every player and every position on the pitch.
We combine professional experience, cutting-edge techniques, and a passion for the beautiful game. Join us and take the first step towards unlocking your full potential on the pitch!
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