We aim to offer local, life-long, competitive football and coaching and beyond that, social involvement to young people who live in and around Maidenhead that involves;
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FUN
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High-quality, age-appropriate coaching in line with FA guidelines to support player development in the long term
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Structured, competitive football appropriate to all ability levels played in a safe and friendly environment.
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A challenging, supportive learning environment
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An expectation of good behaviour & respect for others
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Encouragement that players try they’re best and make the most of their abilities
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The Football Pathway offered by MUFC Juniors can be summarised as;
Under 6 Developments
The MUFC Juniors under 6-development sessions will provide children with the opportunity to improve their football skills, under the guidance of an FA football coach. Children will develop new skills & techniques, including dribbling, passing, turning & shooting. The main focus is on playing games to get the children used to looking for space & playing against opponents.
Our aim is to provide the children with all relevant skills, techniques & experience to get them ready for their next step onto the footballing ladder.
Mini Football (ages 7-11)
MUFC Juniors aims to deliver through coaching, practice and matches a Positive Learning Environment for all young footballers and supports the FA initiatives of ‘non-competitive’ Leagues.
Coaching and playing priorities for these age groups includes;
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“The A, B, C’s” – development of Agility, Balance & Coordination
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Encouragement of creativity & risk-taking
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Opportunities for success for all players
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Focus on individual needs of each player
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Opportunities to play – positional rotation & equal playing time
Youth Football (Ages 12-16)
MUFC Juniors aims to run multiple teams per age group at 11-a-side football that will compete & challenge for honours.
The Coaching and playing priorities for these age groups includes;
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Ensuring coaching is practical & relevant to ability levels
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Appropriate tactical instruction
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Position specific practise
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Player self-reflection and analysis
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Encouragement of creativity