PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
At Total FC, we provide a clear development pathway for players aged 5–16, helping them develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game in a positive and challenging environment.
Our programmes are designed to develop the technical, tactical, physical and mental qualities needed to help every player progress.
PLAYER PATHWAY
U5–U16 phases
Ball MASTeRY
Specialist technical training
GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT
Specialist goalkeeper training
OUR 4 PILLARS
TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
Ball mastery, dribbling, passing, shooting and first touch.
TACTICAL
TECHNICAL
TECHNICAL
Positioning, movement, decision-making and game intelligence.
PHYSICAL
TECHNICAL
PHYSICAL
Speed, agility, strength, endurance and coordination.
MENTAL
TECHNICAL
PHYSICAL
Confidence, resilience, focus, discipline and leadership.
PLAYER PATHWAY
Early Years | U5–U7
Development | U11–U13
Early Years | U5–U7
Fun • Fundamentals • Confidence
Building basic football skills, coordination and confidence through fun and engaging sessions.
Foundation | U8–U10
Development | U11–U13
Early Years | U5–U7
Technical Skills • Creativity • Decision-Making
Developing technical ability, confidence and decision-making through structured coaching and small-sided games.
Development | U11–U13
Development | U11–U13
Awareness • Game Intelligence • Teamwork
Developing tactical understanding, positional awareness and decision-making in competitive environments.
Performance | U14–U16
Performance • Competition • Progression
Preparing players for higher levels of football through match-specific training and competitive environments.
Ball Mastery
Our Ball Mastery programme focuses on developing players' close control, coordination and confidence with the ball.
Perfect for players looking to improve their technical ability and become more comfortable and confident on the ball.
Goalkeeper Development
Our specialist goalkeeper training develops the technical, tactical, physical and mental qualities required to perform with confidence in goal.
Training includes realistic, match-based scenarios to help goalkeepers transfer their skills into competitive games.