Football Academy · Programs

Choose the right program for the player now.

Compare age bands, weekly training, development priorities and the route to the next stage.

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Player programs

Different stages need different coaching priorities.

Programs are organised by development stage rather than using the same session for every player.

U8–U10

Foundation

Ball confidence, movement, 1v1 play and small-sided games.

2 sessions / week

U11–U13

Development

Technical consistency, scanning, combination play and positional basics.

3 sessions / week

U14–U16

The Season Performance

Position-specific detail, tactical understanding and athletic development.

3–4 sessions / week

U16+

Elite Pathway

High-intensity training, video review and preparation for competitive opportunities.

4 sessions / week

All ages

Goalkeeper Lab

Handling, footwork, distribution, starting positions and game actions.

1 specialist session / week

School breaks

Holiday Camps

Short intensive blocks mixing technical work, games and challenges.

Multi-day camps

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Technical work is matched to the player’s development stage
Weekly structure

Training moves from detail to decisions.

Sessions start with a clear technical theme, increase pressure gradually and finish with game-based work where the same decisions appear naturally.

  1. PrepareMovement and ball-contact work linked to the session theme.
  2. DevelopTechnical or tactical practice with increasing pressure.
  3. ApplySmall-sided and conditioned games.
Program detail

What changes as players move up the pathway.

Stage Main focus Typical group size Review cycle
Foundation Confidence and technique Small groups Termly
Development Technique under pressure Position-aware groups Every 8–10 weeks
Performance Tactical and physical detail Squad based Every 6–8 weeks
Elite Pathway Competitive preparation Selected squad Ongoing
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Individual actions inside team training
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Progressive technical work
Choose a program

Start at the level that matches current ability and commitment.

If you are unsure, the trial process can help identify the best starting group.

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