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METHODOLOGY

OUR SYLLABUS

METHODOLOGY

Building a future generation of confident, creative, and responsible young footballers — on and off the pitch

  • Ball Mastery Ball Mastery develops players’ confidence and control with the ball, focusing on varied footwork, tight touches, and effective turns, forward drives, and side movements.
  • Passing & Receiving Teaches modern passing methods and receiving on different angles and parts of the foot in game-like scenarios, enabling players to break lines, switch play, and combine effectively.
  • Creating & Finishing Encourages players to be brave, creative, and decisive in front of goal, learning to score through first-time strikes, aerial finishes, and composed placed or finesse shots.
  • Twisting & Turning Develops players’ ability to escape pressure and evade opponents by mastering turning techniques and applying them effectively in realistic game situations.
  • Dribbling & Running With The Ball Teaches players how to protect possession and progress with the ball, helping them recognize when to dribble and when to drive into space using the most effective approach.
  • Small Sided Games Maximises player development through increased ball contact, faster decision-making, and repeated technical actions, creating the ideal environment to build creativity and confidence on the ball.
Our Pathway

A structured journey guiding every player from their first touch to elite performance.

At The Future Academy, our clear and progressive pathway guides players from their first touch to elite performance. It is ability-based and player-centred, ensuring every athlete is supported, challenged, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Structured as a pyramid, the pathway moves from broad participation to high-performance levels, with each stage intentionally designed for long-term development and growth.

THE TFA PATHWAY
METHODOLOGY

Football coaching phases include:

METHODOLOGY
introductory PhaSE
Yrs3-5
  • Focus is on fun, movement, and basic motor skills
  • Confidence building, coordination, and enjoyment.
  • Learning through engaging, football-related activities
  • No pressure — just play, learning, and discovery
  • Early love for the game with enjoyment over competition
BUILDING LOVE FOR THE GAME
DISCOBVERY PHASE
Yrs6-8
  • Introduction to basic football skills: ball control, dribbling, and passing
  • Focus on igniting creativity and self-expression
  • Teaches simple decision-making in game situations
  • Players begin to develop a deeper understanding of the game
  • Improves movement, balance, and coordination
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
FOUNDATIONAL PHASE
Yrs9-13
  • Focuses on building a strong technical foundation
  • Development of tactical awareness and game intelligence
  • Builds confidence in both technical and tactical ability
  • Encourages players to read the game and make smarter decisions
  • Teaches responsibility within a team structure
DEVELOPING SKILLS AND UNDERSTANGING

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