High-level training that takes advanced players to the next level.PROGRAM OVERVIEW
At Justfootball Academy, we understand the level of training representative players receive in their club environments. Our advanced programs are designed to fill the gaps, providing development in key areas that are often missing or not covered with enough depth.
We scaffold each player’s learning to build intelligent, adaptable footballers. Our focus is 100% on the individual. Sessions are designed to help players manage pressure from all directions, develop technical execution, master 1v1 situations, and apply their learning in real-game tactical scenarios.
Our Advanced programs are grounded in research-backed training methods. Small-group work maximises learning and is supported by Rick Fenoglio’s 4v4 study, while our emphasis on transition-based games aligns with findings from Ronald Smith’s thesis, showing that around 90% of goals are scored within five passes or less.
Our highly qualified coaching staff specialise in developing technique, decision-making, spatial awareness, and intelligent movement. We prioritise individual development—not systems, positions, or team-style coaching.
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Training Structure
90 minute session
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1v1 development (compulsory component)
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Technical skills progression
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Tactical games designed with clear learning objectives
This program gives advanced and representative players the extra level of detail, intensity, and individual focus needed to accelerate their football development.
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
| JDL / NPL |
| SQUAD TRAINING |
| U9 : 16-20 players |
| U10: 10 and up: 20-24 players |
| NPL: 16 players |
| SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG) |
| Possession Based |
| Medium Intensity |
| Spatial Awareness |
| No Finishing or Scoring |
| TEAM TRAINING |
| System focused |
| 1V1 |
| 4 week cycle |
| JFA |
| GROUP TRAINING |
| Mixed Ages |
| Similar Levels |
| 8 to 10 Players |
| TACTICAL GAMES |
| Transitional/directional based |
| High intensity |
| Speed of thought |
| Always Finishing and Scoring |
| INDIVIDUAL TRAINING |
| Player focused |
| 1V1 |
| Compulsory - Every session |
SKILLS FREQUENCY
The data clearly demonstrates the importance of using goals and designing training games that closely replicate real match situations. In this study, two wall players were used at each end instead of goals—mirroring the passing practices commonly found in many training environments. As the graph shows, dribbling actions drop significantly compared to passing and receiving, which is a major concern for player development, particularly in 1v1 and 2v2 scenarios.
At Justfootball Academy, our tactical games are built around continuous transitions, similar to futsal and basketball, to ensure maximum relevance and intensity. This approach increases speed of thought, sharpens decision-making, and accelerates individual technical growth. It also naturally improves finishing ability and composure under pressure—key attributes for advanced players.
While this particular study did not compare outcomes when goals are used instead of wall players, Rick Fenoglio’s research highlights the substantial benefits of goal-oriented games, including increased dribbling, shooting, and finishing actions. These measurable improvements align directly with our player-centred development model.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO GOAL SCORING PATTERNS IN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
His abstract is:
This thesis investigates goal scoring in professional association football. There has been a vibrant debate in the research literature about how goals are scored.
Researchers have discussed the location of the scorer on the field of play, the number of touches of the ball taken, the type of pass, the number of passes in the sequence preceding each goal, and when in a game goals are scored. There has been a growing interest in identifying the most successful area of the field where the final pass leading to a goal was made and has led to debate about one area in particular, Zone 14.
The quantification of the number of passes preceding goals has fueled debate about the tactical success of ‘possession based’ football and ‘Direct Play’.
Approximately 90% of goals in association football are scored within 23 yards of the goal and the majority of these with less than five passes.
Good attacking players are good in transition, and in high pressure situations. The ability to recognise opportunity when to attack, exploiting overloads, and how to break, are key to becoming effective footballers. It is true that SSG’s are important in build-up play, maintaining possession, and the development of our national football style of play. However, it is important to develop decision making in attack, playing at a high tempo.
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