The Problem

Module: Course Overview Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom

TLDR

I believe our job as youth coaches should be simple - keep players in the game for as long as possible. Whether they go on to play, coach, or officiate, staying in the sport is a win. Football has so much to give, but too many kids are walking away from it too soon.

The problem is confusion and mixed messages. One coach says, “Don’t lose the ball,” another says “Be brave and go for it,” parents shout instructions from the sidelines, and private coaches say something completely different. Stuck in the middle is a kid trying to make sense of it all. It’s no wonder they burn out, feel like they’re not good enough, and quit.

The solution is giving players clarity, coaches consistency, and creating an age-appropriate blueprint that guides learning from the very first kick to the moment they’re ready to compete. This course is that blueprint.

It outlines exactly what players should be mastering at each age and stage of their development, giving coaches a clear sense of purpose and direction so that no matter where a player is or who’s coaching them, they’re getting the right message. I start with ball mastery because players who can’t control the ball under pressure can’t focus on the game around them. Each skill becomes the foundation for the next level of understanding. I layer in decision-making, build tactical awareness, and finish with the complete picture of a confident, competent footballer ready to thrive in the game for life.

The Problem

We all dream of developing footballers who go on to play in the Champions League or represent their country at the World Cup. But for most coaches, that’s not the reality.

And that’s okay, because that shouldn’t be the only goal.

Our job as youth coaches should be simple: keep players in the game for as long as possible. Whether they go on to play, coach, or officiate, staying in the sport is a win. Football has so much to give, but too many kids are walking away from it too soon.

The Confusion

You can see the confusion, the mixed messages, the pressure:

And stuck in the middle is a kid trying to make sense of it all.

It’s no wonder they burn out.

It’s no wonder they feel like they’re not good enough.

It’s no wonder they quit.

So How Do We Fix It?

We give players clarity.

We give coaches consistency.

And we create an age-appropriate blueprint that guides learning from the very first kick to the moment they’re ready to compete.

This course is the blueprint.

What This Course Provides

It outlines exactly what players should be mastering at each age and stage of their development. It gives coaches a clear sense of purpose and direction so that no matter where a player is or who’s coaching them, they’re getting the right message.

The Development Pathway

  1. We start with ball mastery - Because players who can’t control the ball under pressure can’t focus on the game around them
  2. Each skill becomes the foundation - For the next level of understanding
  3. We layer in decision-making - Building game intelligence
  4. We build tactical awareness - Understanding the bigger picture
  5. We finish with the complete picture - A confident, competent footballer ready to thrive in the game for life

The Goal

Let’s give players the foundation they need to grow, enjoy, and stay in the game.

Enjoy the course.

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model