Coaching Resources

Here are some resources for our PCFC coaches:

JUNIOR FOOTBALL:

Junior Football is aimed at ages 4-12 year old players. 

The McDonald’s Junior Framework provides a consistent, coordinated national approach to the development of junior players. Its main aim is to provide all junior players with high quality football experiences that increase both skill levels and the passion for playing football.

Through the McDonald’s Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate football games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their football wants and needs.

New Zealand Football Skill Centre Manual - NZF Skill Centre Manual

New Zealand Football Junior Framework - NZF Junior Framework Booklet

New Zealand Football Junior Framework - Games & Activities

New Zealand Football Junior Game Cards - Junior Game Cards

New Zealand Football Junior Review - Junior Review

11+ Kids Fit For Football Warm Up - 11+ Kids FFF

YOUTH FOOTBALL:

Youth Football is aimed at ages 13-19 year old players.

The Youth Framework provides a clear, coordinated national approach to the development of youth players aged 13-19 years. Its main aim is to provide all youth players, regardless of their ability, with high quality experiences in order to retain them in or attract them to the game.

The Youth Framework provides clear pathways for players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.

New Zealand Football Youth Framework - NZF Youth Framework

New Zealand Football Youth Game Cards - Youth Game Cards

New Zealand Football Talent Development Manual - Talent Development Programme Manual

Fit For Football - The 11+