About the Club
Founded in 2021, Kensington FC is a premier football academy operating across multiple locations, including Hyde Park, White City, and other key areas in London.
Our club is dedicated to developing young talent through a high-performance training model that blends elite-level coaching with a commitment to individual growth.
At Kensington FC, our training philosophy is anchored in the core formula: Refinement + Reinforcement = Progress. This guiding principle ensures players build a strong foundation through focused practice and precise feedback.
We believe that only through intentional, high-intensity reinforcement of key skills, combined with careful refinement of technique, can players truly master their craft and excel on the field.
Kensington FC offers a nurturing yet challenging environment where athletes can grow into their full potential, both individually and as part of a team.
About The Founder - Laurent Silvestre
Laurent Silvestre is a distinguished former professional footballer, born in Guadeloupe, whose career has been defined by excellence, ambition, and an unwavering passion for the game. Having participated in France’s top division with Montpellier, Laurent has competed at the highest levels of European football in addition to earning the elite UEFA A coaching qualification, the pinnacle of coaching credentials in the sport.
In 2021, Laurent channelled his vast experience and relentless drive into founding his own football academy, with a singular vision: to un-earth elite talent in individuals and create an elevated standard for academy players to rise to. Laurent is responsible for overseeing and delivering his vision through a high-performance approach, he aims to transfer the rigour, discipline, and tactical insight from his professional career into developing young athletes. His academy is more than a training ground—it’s a launching pad for future football stars, designed to shape both their technical abilities and their character, ensuring they are prepared to excel on and off the pitch.
Driven by his passion for excellence, Laurent Silvestre’s academy is built on the same principles that have guided his own career: commitment, mastery, and the pursuit of greatness.