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Story added: 10th August 2026
Over three packed days, 20 participants took part in the Foundation’s Girls Train Like a Pro Residential at The Nest, enjoying elite on‑pitch training, tactical workshops, and a behind‑the‑scenes tour of Carrow Road – all designed to mirror a professional player development environment.
One of the standout moments came when the group arrived at the Engage space to find three Norwich City Women players waiting to surprise them: Poppy Irvine, Eloise King, and Grace Riglar. They were joined by teammate Freya Symonds, who was already leading the session in her role as Football Development Officer at the Foundation.
The players took part in an exciting Q&A, sharing stories from their football journeys and offering advice on confidence, resilience, and progression in the women’s game. Afterwards, they headed out onto the pitches to join in activities – including a competitive round of footgolf – giving participants the chance to play alongside role models from the first team.
The visit wrapped up with autographs and photos, marking a memorable moment for everyone involved and a special highlight of the residential at The Nest.
27th August 2026
Daniel Grimshaw and Caleb Ansen brought a brilliant surprise to The Nest, dropping in on the Foundation's Train Like a Pro Residential to spend time with young goalkeepers and spark plenty of excitement.
26th August 2026
Over 50 young footballers enjoyed a brilliant start to their week as Norwich City Women players Issy Moore, Lauren Hailes and Niyah Dunbar visited the Foundation’s Football Holiday Camps at The Nest.
25th August 2026
There was a special surprise at Carrow Park last week as Norwich City stars Andre Brooks and Pelle Mattsson visited the Foundation's Football Holiday Camps to inspire young players in the school holidays.
24th August 2026
Jack Stacey and Anis Ben Slimane spent an action‑packed afternoon at The Nest on Tuesday 11 August, meeting young people across several Foundation programmes and bringing plenty of excitement along the way.