NCE

Boys Pro Pathway Tour

Step into the life of an English apprentice professional. Elite coaching. Real competition. Professional access. Our March 2027 tour puts you directly with academy programs across Northwest England—training sessions, 4+ matches against top clubs, and tours of world-famous stadiums.

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The Experience

Stonyhurst College provides the perfect venue to access some of the best academy programs in England. Set in rural Lancashire, this base offers easy access to Manchester, Liverpool, and a network of professional Football League clubs across the broader northwest region. NCE Founder John Curtis played professionally for Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, and Preston North End, and has extensive links across the region that provide selected players special access to elite academies and coaching. This isn't a generic tour—it's built on real, professional connections.

40
Players Selected
4+
Competitive Matches
9
Days in England
2
Competition Squads

Venues & Accommodation

All activities center on Northwest England, with training, matches, and cultural experiences across a network of professional facilities.

Training Facilities & Venues

Training facility
Training facility
Training facility
Training facility

Stonyhurst College

Residential base for the entire group. Iconic boarding facility in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Players stay in college accommodations with full catering.

Professional Academies

Training and matches at Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Burnley, Bolton Wanderers, and other League club facilities.

Stadium Tours

Behind-the-scenes access to Premier League grounds including Old Trafford (Manchester United) and the Etihad (Manchester City).

Live Professional Match

Live attendance at a professional match — Premier League or Football League — to experience matchday atmosphere and elite-level soccer.

Stonyhurst College & Campus Life

Stonyhurst campus
Stonyhurst campus
Stonyhurst campus
Stonyhurst campus

Itinerary

Day-by-day breakdown for March 19–28, 2027. All squads follow the same schedule.

Mar 19
Depart JFK (afternoon). Evening flight to Manchester.
In Flight
Mar 20
Arrive Manchester (morning). Transfer to Stonyhurst College. Light recovery session. Stadium tour orientation.
Stonyhurst
Mar 21
Pre-match briefing. Showcase match vs. professional academy opposition.
Stonyhurst
Mar 22
Training session with academy staff. Video analysis. Evening cultural activity or stadium tour.
Stonyhurst
Mar 23
Match vs. professional academy. Post-game recovery and guest speaker.
Stonyhurst
Mar 24
Tactical or technical training. Travel to Premier League stadium for live match attendance.
Stonyhurst
Mar 25
Final showcase match. Post-game reflections and closing team meeting.
Stonyhurst
Mar 26
Recovery training or sightseeing. Farewell dinner and team celebration.
Stonyhurst
Mar 27
Final friendly match or championship game. Closing ceremony and squad reflections.
Stonyhurst
Mar 27–28
Hotel checkout. Transfer to Manchester Airport. Return flight to JFK (evening departure, early morning arrival Mar 29).
In Flight

Schedule subject to match fixture confirmation with partner academies.

Our Players in Action

Players in competitive action
Training match vs. academy opposition
Showcase match at professional academy

What's Included

Players & Supporters: Base Package

Not Included

Program Cost

Players: Full participation $2,850
Supporters: Accommodation, meals, access, match tickets (1–2 games) $2,550

Supporters Package

Family members and supporters can join for $2,550 per person. Package includes accommodations at Stonyhurst, two meals per day, all ground transportation in the UK (including airport transfers), access to training and match locations, and any professional match tickets while on tour. Supporters do not participate in training or matches, but experience the full tour atmosphere and cultural activities.

Some of the Clubs in Our Network

Players train and compete against Premier League, Championship, and League clubs across England.

Apply for the Boys Pro Pathway Tour

36 players compete across two squads. Selection is based on NCE program performance or video assessment for distance players.

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