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Northern Elite // 02 — Programs

Choose your game mode.

From a first touch at four to Academy football at nineteen. Pick a program, or let our coaches place you at a free evaluation.

6 programsU4 – U19Boys + Girls
02 / Spec sheets

Program details.

Days, session length, coach ratios and what each program covers.

Elite Minis session
U4 – U7 / Fun first

Elite Minis

First touches, big smiles. Play-based sessions that build balance, coordination and a love of the ball.

DaysSaturday 9:00 – 10:00
Session45 – 60 min
Ratio1 coach : 8 players
SeasonSept – Nov · Apr – Jun
  • Play-based games that teach balance, agility and coordination
  • Every child has a ball, every session
  • Parents welcome on the touchline, no pressure
  • Fun festivals instead of league tables
Development session
U8 – U12 / Skill phase

Development

Small-sided games, weekly technical themes and a coach for every team. The years where skill is built.

DaysTwo weeknights + weekend games
Session75 min
Ratio1 coach : 12 players
SeasonFall + spring seasons
  • Weekly technical theme: first touch, 1v1, passing, finishing
  • Small-sided games (4v4 to 9v9)
  • Playing time for every player
  • Twice-yearly player evaluations on Play 2 Earn
Academy session
U13 – U19 / Compete

Academy

Competitive league and tournament squads with periodised training, video review and a performance block.

DaysThree weeknights + weekend games
Session90 min
RatioHead coach + assistant
SeasonYear-round with breaks
  • League and tournament squads by level
  • Periodised training with a performance block
  • Video review and match analysis
  • College guidance for U16 – U19
Goalkeeper Academy session
U9 – U19 / Specialist

Goalkeeper Academy

Specialist keeper sessions: handling, footwork, distribution and the courage to own the box.

DaysTuesday + Thursday nights
Session60 min
Ratio1 coach : 6 keepers
SeasonYear-round
  • Handling, footwork and diving technique
  • Distribution with hands and feet
  • Decision-making: crosses, 1v1s, sweeping
  • Keeper-specific evaluations
Performance Lab session
U12 – U19 / Speed + strength

Performance Lab

Speed, strength and sports-science testing so players get faster, stay robust and understand their bodies.

DaysMonday + Thursday
Session45 min add-on
RatioSmall groups
SeasonIn-season + pre-season
  • Speed and acceleration mechanics
  • Age-appropriate strength and injury prevention
  • Testing every 8 weeks
  • Recovery, sleep and fuelling education
Winter Futsal session
U8 – U17 / Indoor

Winter Futsal

Indoor, fast and relentless. Five-a-side under the hall lights to sharpen touch and decision-making.

DaysWeeknights + Sunday league
Session60 min
Ratio5v5
SeasonNovember – February
  • Fast feet, quick decisions, lots of touches
  • Indoor league with weekly games
  • Great for field players and keepers
  • Keeps players sharp over winter
P2E / Powered by Play 2 Earn

Every program runs on Play 2 Earn.

Tryouts, teams and training all run through Play 2 Earn, synced with the club dashboard, so families and coaches stay on the same page.

Schedules + RSVPs in one app

Games, practices and events with RSVPs, for players, parents and coaches alike.

A profile for every player

Stats, awards, evaluations and development over time, all on the player’s own Play 2 Earn profile.

Coach tools built in

Player evaluations, a drag-and-drop team builder with formations, and video analysis.

Register on Play 2 EarnLess admin for families and staff. More time on the ball.

Season registration open

Find your
program.

Registration runs through Play 2 Earn: one-click online registration, a profile for every player, and it all lands straight in the club dashboard.