FIRST WHISTLEFOOTBALL ACADEMY

ACADEMY / SOFIA, BULGARIA

PLAY THE
LONG GAME.

Youth football programmes for U7–U16 players. Compare age groups, understand the training and prepare for a first session.

Find your age group Meet the academy
THE FUTURE PLAYS HERESCROLL TO EXPLORE
01 / THE ACADEMYMORE THAN 90 MINUTES

BETTER
PLAYERS.
BETTER PEOPLE.

We make room for every player to find their confidence. Technical practice, small sided games and a team that backs each other: that is how the good habits stick.

01Shared philosophy
across every age group
01 /

Learn with the ball

More touches, more decisions and the freedom to try again.

02 /

Play for the team

We make every player feel part of something bigger.

03 /

Grow at your pace

Progress is personal. Our coaching meets players where they are.

02 / TRAININGFIND YOUR PLACE ON THE PITCH

YOUR AGE.
YOUR GAME.

Select an age group to see a sample training rhythm and what young players focus on.

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A brilliant first touch.

Playful, ball rich sessions make football feel like an adventure. Players discover movement, coordination and the joy of belonging to a team.

SESSION FOCUS
Ball confidenceMovementPlaying together
SESSION LENGTH60 MIN
SESSION FORMATPLAY + SKILL
Prepare for a first session
WEEK AT A GLANCE / SAMPLE
TUETechnical play17:00
THUTeam games17:00
SATMatch play10:00
Training times are illustrative and may change.
03 / FIRST SESSIONA SIMPLE GUIDE FOR PLAYERS & FAMILIES

BEFORE THE FIRST WHISTLE

COME READY
TO PLAY.

Trying a new team should feel exciting. This sample first visit guide shows the practical details a family would need before stepping onto the pitch.

01 / ARRIVE

Find your feet.

Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the sample session. There is time to meet a coach and settle in without a rush.

02 / JOIN IN

Play, then learn.

Start with a ball, move into small games, and finish with a quick team reflection. No trial performance pressure.

03 / TALK

Know the next step.

After the session, ask about the age group, coaching goals and a schedule that works for your family.

Good to know.

Does a player need previous experience?

No. A first session is an introduction to the group and the style of coaching. The sample programmes are designed around age and comfort with the game.

What happens if the weather changes?

For a live academy, a coach would confirm the session location and any weather changes before families travel. These schedules are examples for this site preview.

Can a parent stay for the first session?

A first visit should make families comfortable too. An academy would explain its viewing and safeguarding arrangements when confirming the session.

04 / OUR APPROACHTHE WORK BEHIND THE PLAY

BUILT FOR
THE WHOLE
PLAYER.

It is not just about what happens on match day. The best progress comes from curiosity, consistency and an environment where young people want to return.

01

Think before the pass.

Game based training helps players read the pitch and choose with confidence.

02

Be brave on the ball.

We celebrate experimentation and build skill through repetition with purpose.

03

Take care of your team.

Respect, effort and communication make a stronger squad on and off the field.

05 / TOUCHLINENOTES FROM THE ACADEMY

ALWAYS
IN PLAY.

A look at the moments, ideas and habits that shape a season.

COACHING NOTES / 01

Why the first touch changes everything

Control creates time. Time creates choices. Here is why we return to the basics every week.

ACADEMY LIFE / 02
Young football players warming up with their coach on a grass pitch.TRAIN TOGETHER

Small games, big lessons

How a smaller pitch can create more opportunities to learn.

PARENTS' CORNER / 03

Progress beyond the scoreline

Simple ways to notice the development that a result cannot show.

READY FOR THE NEXT PLAY?

LET'S FIND YOUR
PLACE ON THE PITCH.

Prepare for a first session