Training Resources

The AJFC Training Resources page provides a range of helpful links to training practices, videos, tips and techniques and other resources for coaches, managers and parents. Abbotsford Juniors also provides a range of Football Skills Development options for players and coaches at the Club.

Junior and Youth (Under 6 to 12)

MiniRoos Activity Guide – a simple and easy to use activity guide for coaches to start training Under 6 and Under 7 players with a focus on fun and engagement

MiniRoos Program Leader Session Guide – this guide offers of twelve (12) sequential, game-based training sessions suitable for children aged 7-9 that are designed to help people with minimal experience in football to deliver fun, inclusive games and activities.

MiniRoos Skill Challenges – online skill challenges (video) for children aged 7-9

Play Football – Coaching Resources Mini-Roos Activity Guide and Mini-Roos Kick-off sessions resources

FIFA Training Centre – Grassroots Football – example FIFA training sessions for kids that are intended to be inclusive, fun and educational

Player Training Resources

Play Football – Skills Hub – online player skills hub with example drills and techniques for skill development

Football Canterbury – Football Development – football development resources for coaches

Football Australia Learning Centre – official Football Australia coaches learning centre (registration is required)

FIFA Training Centre – Talent Development – sample practices and methodology for player development sourced from the online FIFA Training Centre

Football Canterbury Association Training Resources

The following resources provide access to a range of football training session videos covering techniques, planning and potential changes for coaches.

Football Canterbury Activity Sessions 1 – training session videos with simple explanations on how to run and change up a particular football skill oriented training session

Football Canterbury Activity Sessions 2 – additional training session videos with simple explanations on how to run and change up a particular football skill oriented training session

Football Canterbury – How to Goalkeeping Videos – training session videos with simple explanations on how to teach a particular Goal Keeping skill or technique