Junior Framework

The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players.

Whether children enjoy football because it’s a fun way to make friends or they’re inspired to follow in the footsteps of their heroes and play on the world stage, the Junior Framework has been developed to kick-start their dreams.

The Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high-quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football.

Through the Junior Framework players will experience age-appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs.

The Junior Framework offers age-appropriate games formats and training recommendations for the following age groups

Principles​​​​​​​

  1. Accumulation of hours and number of touches
  2. Early engagement
  3. Recognising development age of the player
  4. Training emphasis periods
  5. Four corners approach (incorporating the Physical/Mental/ Social-Emotional/Technical-Tactical abilities of players)
  6. Age-appropriate games