THE LABPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
1-to-1 coaching
Sessions shaped around the player. Work on first touch, passing, movement, dribbling and finishing while building confidence on the ball.
View 1-to-1 slotsBLACKBURN & DARWEN · FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOP THE
PLAYER.
BUILD THE
PERSON.
Purposeful coaching. Growing confidence. A love for the game. Football development with The Lab, based at Darwen FC.
DEVELOP+IMPROVE+ACHIEVE+THE LAB FOOTBALL ACADEMY
01 / FIND YOUR FOCUS
YOUR GAME.
YOUR NEXT STEP.
From focused individual coaching to learning alongside others, choose the way you want to develop.
LEARN TOGETHER
Group development
Develop technique, decision-making and teamwork in an encouraging group environment. Get in touch to find a suitable group for your child.
Find a groupSCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTBALL
Football camps
Days of football, skill development and fun with other young players. Our next camp takes place at Darwen FC this October half-term.
Explore the campOCTOBER HALF-TERM / 2026
TWO DAYS.
ALL FOOTBALL.
Spend half-term learning new skills, building confidence and enjoying the game at The Lab Football Academy.
Open camp booking form- WHEN
- 29 & 30 October
- TIME
- 9am – 3pm
- PLAYERS
- Ages 6–11
- VENUE
- Darwen FC
- PRICE
- £27.50 per day
£50 for both days
02 / THE COACH BEHIND THE LAB
FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE.
PERSONAL ATTENTION.
Meet Scott Duxbury
I'm a semi-professional footballer and qualified coach. I created The Lab to help young players develop their football, grow in confidence and enjoy taking their next step.
Every player develops differently. Our coaching brings together technical work, encouragement and a focus on the person behind the player.
FA coaching qualificationDBS checkedSafeguardingFirst Aid
03 / BEFORE YOU JOIN
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS.
Where do sessions take place?
The Lab is based at Darwen FC, The Anchor Ground, Anchor Road, Darwen, BB3 0BB. We’ll confirm the venue and arrival details when you arrange your session.
Can my child join if they are new to football?
Get in touch with your child's age and experience. We’ll help you choose a session that suits their starting point and goals.
How do I arrange a coaching session?
Choose a 1-to-1 slot and complete the booking request form. For other coaching enquiries, message us on Instagram or email us. We’ll confirm the details with you.
How do I book the October camp?
Use the camp booking form above to see the details and submit your booking information. Contact us if you have any questions before completing it.
LET'S TALK FOOTBALL
READY FOR THE
NEXT STEP?
Tell us your child's age, experience and what they would like to work on.