About FootCamps

FootCamps is an authorised agent of Nike Sports Camps.

We specialise in providing the best possible experience for both players and their parents, from preparing to go the camps to the day you return home.

We have direct contact with the managers and directors on each camp due to our founder has a network of connections across each camp, working on multiple sites each summer. 

This means we are uniquely placed to respond rapidly to any emerging needs parents or players may have.

With an in-depth personal knowledge of the how the camps are run, we provide a personalised experience to help players get the most out of this unique experience.

This agency was founded on the love of three basic concepts and how they combine to make better people - sport, education and multicultural experiences.

FootCamps is a trusted and authorized agent for Nike Sports Camps, specializing in delivering a seamless and personalized experience for players and parents alike. Founded by a UEFA-qualified coach, FIFA graduate, and former camp director, we bring unparalleled expertise and firsthand knowledge of camp operations.

With a direct network of camp managers and directors, we respond quickly to any needs, ensuring every player thrives on and off the field. Built on a passion for sport, education, and multicultural experiences, we’re dedicated to shaping better people through transformative opportunities.

Phil Elias brings a wealth of expertise and global experience to FootCamps. A UEFA-qualified football coach, FIFA graduate, and PFSA-certified scout, Phil has coached in Ghana, France, South Korea, Ecuador, Colombia, and Wales. He has also served as Director of Studies and Camp Manager at Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC camps and will return in summer 2024 to lead elite and development camps at prestigious UK venues.

With a strong background in language education and international program coordination, Phil has worked across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America in both public and private sectors. He has organized school trips and sporting events for multinational institutions and understands the concerns parents have when sending their children abroad.

Phil’s philosophy centers on the concept of the multilingual student-athlete, fostering resilience, adaptability, and versatility to prepare young people for the challenges of a globalized world.

About our founder

FootCamps was founded by Phil Elias, who has worked as Director of Studies and Camp Manager at both the Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC camps in Charterhouse, Lancing and Repton.

Phil will be returning in summer 2024 as Director of Studies of the Elite Performance Camp at Surrey Sports Park and at the Development Camp in Lancing College.

Phil is a UEFA qualified football coach as well as a FIFA graduate and PFSA qualified football scout with coaching experience in Ghana, France, South Korea, Ecuador, Colombia and Wales.

He is a highly qualified and experienced language educator who has worked in a wide range of roles in the public and private sectors in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. 

Phil has led and organised school trips for young people as well as coordinated sporting events for multinational education institutions.

He understands the worries and needs of parents who send their children on excursions and is ideally placed to attend to their needs with direct contact of the managers and directors at each camp.

He is a great believer in the concept of the multilingual student-athlete as a way of helping to build well-rounded individuals who are resilient, adaptable and multi-faceted, enabling them to deal with the challenges of the modern globalised world.