Academy training session in progress

Training programmes

Every age group has a clear pathway

From a first controlled touch at six to a professional trial at eighteen — structured blocks, accredited coaches and measurable progress at every stage.

6 – 10 years

12 months

Grassroots Kids Football

  • Ball mastery fundamentals
  • Fun-first coaching
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Parent progress reports
Training days
Tue · Thu · Sat
Coach
MCFC grassroots staff

11 – 14 years

12 months

Youth Development Programme

  • Position-specific training
  • Match exposure
  • Video analysis
  • Academy scouting pathway
Training days
Mon · Wed · Fri · Sun
Coach
AJ-accredited coaches

15 – 18 years

Season-long

Elite Residential Training

  • Double sessions
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Argentina exposure trips
  • Professional trial pathway
Training days
Six days a week
Coach
MCFC technical director

10 – 18 years

6 months

Goalkeeper Academy

  • Shot-stopping technique
  • Distribution & sweeping
  • Reaction drills
  • One-to-one review
Training days
Tue · Fri · Sun
Coach
Padma Shri Bhramanand S. K. S.

8 – 16 years

Rolling monthly

Weekend Batch

  • School-friendly timing
  • Small-sided games
  • Skill assessment
  • Progress badges
Training days
Sat · Sun
Coach
Academy coaching panel

14 years and above

3 months

Performance & Fitness

  • Speed & agility blocks
  • Injury prevention
  • Recovery protocols
  • Body composition tracking
Training days
Mon · Wed · Fri
Coach
Sports science team

How a season works

Coaching blocks, not casual practice

Each programme runs in periodised blocks with technical, tactical, physical and psychological objectives. Parents receive a written review at the end of every block.

Block 1 · Foundation

Ball mastery, coordination and habit-building.

Block 2 · Application

Small-sided games and position-specific work.

Block 3 · Competition

Fixtures, video analysis and load management.

Block 4 · Review

Testing, written reports and pathway decisions.

Coach instructing academy players