Academy sessions are the first stage of our development programme. These sessions are for players currently playing under 9 and under 10’s football in the 2021-2022 season. 

 

The sessions are specifically designed to engage young players wanting to take their game to the next level. Our programme encourages young players to be skilful, creative & confident. 

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Sessions concentrate on:

• Ball mastery

• Receiving skills

• Combination play

• Passing

• Skills to dominate the 1 v 1

• Finishing

• Speed & Agility

 

These skills are developed through repetition and focused practices and all sessions also consist of small-sided games to maximise touches on the ball and to encourage effective decision making. All players are encouraged to play without fear and take responsibility to problem solve. Players will receive regular assessments to help identify individual areas of need and to inform future planning.

 

Their will only ever be a maximum of 16 players in each session.