WHERE IT ALL BEGINS!

Total FC is an England Football Accredited Club dedicated to providing a structured and development-focused environment for youth football players.

Based in Kidbrooke, South East London, we are proud members of the South East London & Kent Youth Football League (SELKENT) and are affiliated with the London FA.

Our training sessions are built around the FA’s 4 Corner Model, focusing on the Social, Physical, Psychological, and Technical & Tactical development of each player. This holistic approach ensures that every young athlete grows both on and off the pitch, fostering teamwork, resilience, and a love for the game.

At Total FC, we strive to nurture talent, develop character, and create a positive community where young players can thrive.

 We are a rapidly growing club with several Sunday league teams spanning age groups from U8 to U13. Beyond our regular team training, we provide additional development opportunities, including 1-to-1 training, Saturday Mini Soccer fun session for all abilities, a Ball Mastery Workshop every Wednesday, and an exciting new Development Programme  on Tuesdays. We are also working towards reintroducing Futsal to further enhance our players' skills. 

 All our team managers and coaches hold various football coaching licenses awarded by the England FA and possess up-to-date enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificates. Additionally, they are trained in safeguarding children and certified to provide emergency first aid in football, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all players.

 Our philosophy is centred on player development, teamwork, and respect:

• Fair Playing Time: All players are given equal opportunities during training, while playing time in league and cup matches reflects their commitment and performance.
• Versatility and Growth: Players are exposed to different positions and formations to broaden their understanding and experience of the game.
• Progressive Play: Coaches emphasise the importance of possessing and progressing the ball through all thirds of the pitch.
• Winning Mentality: We instil a drive to win, balanced with the understanding that success should never come at the expense of integrity or enjoyment.
• Respect and Enjoyment: Every member of our club is committed to fostering a positive, enjoyable learning environment that promotes respect for teammates, opponents, and coaches alike.

The influence that Total Football has on the modern game is larger than any style of play. This style of play is linked with Ajax and the Dutch National teams of the 1970s and are generally credited for creating this system. But it had its antecedents in various other teams such as the Matthias Sindelar’s Austrian “Wunderteam” of the 1930’s and the Hungary national team or The Mighty Magyars of the 1950s led by Ferenc Puskas. 

The tactic of switching positions is called Total Football. Total Football has two concepts - space utilisation and fluidity of positions. Space and time are the most important things in football. You don’t give any team or player the time to think and space to implement. Therefore the teams who follow Total Football follow a high pressure system with a very high defensive line. 

 Total Football is all about movements. Total Football requires intelligent players who are comfortable on the ball and comfortable playing in every position. It is a pure mind game!