Nutmegs Football Academy Training
To develop the ‘individual’ technical capabilities of every footballer to enthral, execute and entertain.
The concept of NFA has been devised to specialise on the individual technique of footballers, with the emphasis of the final execution of these particular football techniques. The training that we provide compliments the players club and/or school training to enhance their skills and technical ability.
Our training is offered to boys and girls aged between 5 and 16 years old at a social or advanced level. We recommend all players attend a minimum of one NFA session per week to assist players with continual technical development.
The NUTMEGS program is structured over 6-week blocks whereby players train once or twice a week on the chosen technique (passing, shooting, dribbling etc). This concept allows for our coaches;
- To evaluate and assess the technique of the players.
- Provides the players with a final goal to strive for.
- Allow players to develop with ‘guided repetition’ and regular reinforcement.
- Use the game to teach the players in an enjoyable playing environment.
If players understand what is required of them, the learning and practice process becomes easier. The results of our previous programs, players are able to teach back to the coaches what they learnt.
Training Structure
Week 1 - Introduced technique
Week 2 - Develop basic technique
Week 3 - Develop basic technique
Week 4 - Game related exercises
Week 5 - Game related exercises
Week 6 - Recap and reinforce learnt technique
Training programs
Our training programs can be tailor designed for the benefit of your club teams or your players. We can offer specific times and styles of training, Focusing on particular areas of the game that your players need assistance with. NFA can provide;
- After school/weeknight academy training.
- Weekly or fortnightly team training.
- Weekend training sessions.
- Holiday training camps.
- Specialised goalkeeper training.
- Specialised small group training
Nutmegs coaching style
Our philosophy on coaching junior players is developing all round footballers. Players who are technically proficient, understand the game, eager to learn and be challenged, play for fun and enjoyment.
Our programs cater for boys and girls between the ages of 5 - 16 of a social and elite level. We have divided our training programs into three groups;
- Mini Megs (5-9 yrs) – The Foundation phase
- Nutters (10-12 yrs) – The Development phase
- Master Megs (13-16 yrs) – The Execution phase
We have successfully run three programs at Redlands United FC for these age groups and the development of the players that attended has been overwhelming. NFA has written the program to cater for each of the age groups. Each group focuses on the same technique, although it is delivered and coached to suit the skill level and mental development for each age group.
At NFA the philosophy is technique, technique, technique! We guarantee that our style of coaching assists players to be enthralled with the training, execute the techniques and skills, and entertain parents, peers and most importantly themselves.
First you crawl, then you walk and finally you run!!