The Coaching Ground
- For Coaches
This space helps grassroots coaches make sense of the game.
Start by choosing your format
7v7 (U8 to U9)
7v7 is the foundational stage of organised football for most players, typically played by Under-8 and Under-9 teams — where game literacy, ball familiarity, and decision-making start to take shape.
9v9 (U10 to U12)
9v9 represents the transition stage of youth football, typically played by Under-10 to Under-12 teams — where players begin to connect technical skills with positional awareness, decision-making, and team structure.
Explore 9v9 coaching