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Training session plans for differing skill levels & age groups.

Summary of the National Football Curriculum

Discovery Phase (U5 - U9)

Skills Acquisition Phase (U10 - U13)

Game Training Phase (U14 - U17)

Discovery Phase

Typical target ages are U5 - U9.
Strong focus on striking and running with the ball.

Discovery Phase Summary U5 – U7

Discovery Phase Summary U8 – U9

Week 1 – Striking the Ball #1

Week 2 – Running with the Ball #1

Week 3 – Striking the Ball #2

Week 4 – 1 v 1 #1

Week 5 – Striking the Ball #3

Week 6 – Running with the Ball #2

Week 7 – Striking the Ball #4

Week 8 – Running with the Ball #3

Week 9 – Striking the Ball #5

Week 10 – 1 v 1 #2

Week 11 – Striking the Ball #6

Week 12 – Running with the Ball #4

Skills Acquisition Phase

Typical target ages are U10 - U13.
Targeting 'First Touch' and 1 v 1 whilst further development on striking and running with the ball.

Skills Acquisition Phase Summary U10 – U11

Game Training Summary U12 – U13

Week 1 – First Touch #1

Week 2 – Striking the Ball #1 – Short Passing

Week 3 – Running with the Ball #1

Week 4 – 1 v 1 #1

Week 5 – First Touch #2

Week 6 – Striking the Ball #2 – The Killer Pass

Week 7 – Running with the Ball #2

Week 8 – 1 v 1 #2

Week 9 – First Touch #3

Week 10 – Striking the Ball #3 – Shooting

Week 11 – Running with the Ball #3

Week 12 – 1 v 1 #3

Week 13 Onwards – Suggested Training Schedule

Game Training Phase

Typical target ages are U14 - U17.
Further enhancement of game knowledge and awareness.

Game Training Practice Content

Game Training Phase Sessions