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Small Groups

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Key info on Small group football training

Our small group sessions are a great way for your child to work with other players on skills in an environment where they can push each other to succeed.

These sessions are about working with one another to improve technically with the benefit of having other similarly able players to play in conjunction with, just like at the weekend.

Group sizes range from 4 to 8 players (5 or more means 2 coaches) and everything can be tailored to the needs of the individuals within the group.

Hour long session

Session Duration

1 to 4 coach to player ratio

1-4 coach to player ratio. group football training

8 player maximum

2 coaches for 8 children. group football training

Game realistic exercises

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Players matched by ability

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Spring/Summer - King George V playing fields, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6AH

Autumn/Winter - UWE Hillside Gardens, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1QQ

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  • We have Small Group Football Training sessions for all kids aged 6–18 years old.

  • Players are grouped primarily by ability level to ensure every session is appropriately challenging, enjoyable, and beneficial for all players.

  • Our Small Group Football Training sessions are capped at a maximum of 8 players to ensure every child receives plenty of coaching attention and opportunities on the ball.

    To maintain our high coaching standards, any group with more than 4 players will always have 2 coaches present.

  • Yes, absolutely.

    We aim to place each player in a group that matches their ability level and where they'll feel comfortable and supported. Our sessions are designed to be welcoming and inclusive, with coaches encouraging all players to help new teammates settle in and feel part of the group.

    If your child has any additional needs, please get in touch before booking and we'll be happy to discuss how we can best support them.

  • Absolutely. Creating a positive and welcoming environment is one of our greatest strengths. We work hard to ensure every player feels valued, included, and confident. Careful ability grouping helps ensure no player feels out of their depth.

  • Yes. We work with players of all abilities, from children who are completely new to football, through to academy players and scholars.

  • Small Group Training provides significantly more ball contact, greater coach interaction, and increased individual attention than a typical team training session.

  • Sessions include a variety of technical, tactical, and confidence-building activities designed to support all aspects of player development.

  • Yes, provided they are of a similar ability level and can benefit from the same training group.

  • Players should bring football boots (trainers are fine if boots are unavailable), shin pads, a water bottle, and suitable sports clothing.

  • We train in all weather conditions wherever it is safe to do so, so sessions will usually go ahead as planned.

  • We run sessions every week, and players are welcome to attend as often as they wish.

  • Bookings can be cancelled and refunded up to 24 hours before the booked date. Refunds cannot be offered for cancellations made within 24 hours of the session. This policy applies to all bookings. This is because we naturally book staff and facilities based on session bookings.

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