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Youth Football Coaching Academy

U6 to U18 Development System

Youth football development requires age-appropriate systematic progression that builds technical skills and tactical understanding at every stage. Our methodology, trusted by 1,247 coaches worldwide, provides structured U6 to U18 development pathways, created through experience working alongside professional players and extensive youth coaching across all age groups.

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500+ Session Plans

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Youth Development Inside The Academy

Access the 360TFT Game Model covering ages and stages from U6 to U18 with age-appropriate development pathways

Systematic Football Development Methodology

360TFT Game Model by Ages

Complete breakdown of the 360TFT Game Model covering each development stage from U6 foundation skills through U18 advanced tactical understanding. Learn age-appropriate progressions and what to focus on at each youth development stage.

Age-Specific Session Plans

Access hundreds of session plans designed specifically for different youth age groups. From U6 fun-based learning through U12 technical development to U16 tactical awareness - each session aligned with appropriate developmental stages.

Youth Development Community

Connect with coaches specializing in youth development from around the world. Share experiences coaching different age groups, discuss player development challenges, and learn from coaches implementing the 360TFT Game Model at youth levels.

Complete Youth Football Development System

Systematic youth football game model methodology designed for age-appropriate player development using proven 16-week football training blocks and the Moment-Slice-Situation framework

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500+ Football Session Plans

Ready-to-use football training session plans covering every age group from U2 to adult. Includes tactical formation training (4-3-3, 4-4-2), winter football training options, and indoor football coaching drills. Each session has clear objectives, skill progressions, and coaching points aligned with grassroots football certificate requirements.

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Youth Football Game Model Methodology

Our systematic youth football development follows the 360TFT Game Model with 6 mastery phases: Ball, Opponent, Game, Position, Match, and Self. Each 16-week football training block builds technical mastery and tactical understanding using age-appropriate progressions from U6 to U18+.

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Global Football Coaching Community

Connect with 1,247 football coaches from grassroots youth football to professional club levels. Get answers to your coaching questions within hours and learn from experienced football coaches worldwide.

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Monthly Live Masterclasses

Learn directly from UEFA qualified coaches and professional club coaches. Each session covers tactical concepts, training methods, and practical applications.

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Expert Coach Access

Direct access to UEFA qualified coaches for personalized advice. Get specific answers to your coaching challenges and tactical questions.

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Immediate Implementation

All resources are designed for immediate use. Download session plans, implement the methodology, and see results in your next training session.

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Game Formats & Skill Drills

Progressive small-sided games from 1v1 to 11v11 (3v3, 4v4, 5v5, 7v7, 9v9) designed to deepen tactical understanding. Each format includes age-appropriate modifications and complexity levels aligned with youth development stages.

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Club Coaching Staff?

If you're part of a club with multiple coaches, we offer special Club Licenses with 80% savings. Pay for just 20% of your coaching staff and get access for everyone.

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Football Coaching Questions Answered

Common questions from football coaches about our academy and coaching methodology

What football coaching qualifications do I need to join?

No specific football coaching qualifications required. Our academy welcomes coaches from all levels - from parents coaching youth football for the first time to UEFA-qualified coaches seeking additional resources and community connection.

How do the football session plans work for different age groups?

Our 500+ football session plans are categorised by age groups from U2 to adult level. Each session includes warm-up, technical skills, small-sided games, and cool-down activities with clear progression pathways for youth football development.

Is this suitable for grassroots football coaching?

Absolutely. Our systematic coaching methodology is designed specifically for grassroots football development. Whether you're coaching youth football at a local club or running community football sessions, our resources are immediately applicable.

What makes this different from other football coaching courses?

Unlike static football coaching courses, our academy provides ongoing support with monthly live masterclasses, an active community of 1,247 coaches, and continuously updated session plans based on the latest coaching methodology and player development research.

How does the 360TFT Game Model break down youth development by age?

The 360TFT Game Model provides clear age-appropriate development pathways from U6 through U18. Each stage focuses on specific skills and concepts suitable for that age group, ensuring players develop systematically without being overwhelmed or under-challenged for their developmental stage.

Will Academy membership help with UEFA coaching qualifications?

Absolutely! Our systematic coaching methodology aligns with UEFA coaching course principles. Many Academy members use our session plans and tactical knowledge to excel in their UEFA C and UEFA B licence assessments. The practical coaching experience gained through our community significantly enhances your qualification journey.

What age groups can I learn to coach effectively?

Our Academy covers systematic youth football development from U2 to adult levels. Learn U8 football coaching methodology, U12 tactical development coaching, and advanced youth football development stages. Each age group has specific session plans and developmental objectives tailored to that stage.

Do you offer winter training and indoor coaching drills?

Yes! Our session plans include comprehensive winter football training options and indoor football coaching drills perfect for mid-season player development. Access weather-adapted training sessions that maintain player progression during challenging winter conditions.

Can international coaches join from outside the UK?

Absolutely! We welcome football coaches from around the world. Our community includes coaches from 24+ countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, and across Europe. The coaching methodology and session plans work universally, regardless of your location.

Player Success Stories

Real results from coaches using our systematic methodology to develop technically and tactically confident players

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Systematic Progression

"I wish I had this kind of resource and structures earlier - it's the difference in having ten years of the same experience each year or ten years that build on each other and progress."

Chris Unruh - Grassroots Coach

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Multi-Age Coaching

"I am coaching a new age range that I haven't coached before. The resources from Kevin have been fantastic in supporting our players development but also mine as a coach."

Jason Howe - Multi-Age Group Coach

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Long-term Development

"I wish I'd had the game model when I started. Knowing what I know now, I'd be a much better coach after 10 seasons rather than starting at U7 as a Dad with nobody volunteering."

Stephen Kavanagh - 10+ Years Experience

Official Club Partnerships

Justin Shiltz

Pea Ridge Thunder Soccer Organization

"We are thrilled to announce that our Pea Ridge Thunder Soccer organization has officially partnered with the Football Coaching Academy to help support our volunteer coaches in education & providing resources to grow our game in Pea Ridge."

"By cultivating our relationship with the Coaching Academy over the next several years, we want our organization to not only grow in our knowledge of the game but be able to share that knowledge gained with our local soccer communities in NW Arkansas & beyond."

Official Club Partnership Program

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What Coaches Are Saying

Real feedback from youth football coaches in our Academy community

Conor

Club Coach

"This course is absolutely brilliant, the level of detail it has is far beyond anything I've seen for one position. I'll be recommending it to every coach within my club."

Ben Vaughan

Youth Coach

"I purchased the 150 pack of sessions and honestly don't use anything else as they're great plans. All I need to do is tweak them to fit my u14s and they've worked wonders!"

Andrew Creegan

Long-term Member

"I have used several of the 360TFT sessions over the years, and have always found they go down well with players across the football pathway. Content is well presented and straightforward."