Weekly Term Programmes
Develop over the long term
Our weekly programmes will help young players progress year on year. Our programmes connect across ages and stages, from first experiences through to higher intensity training. Most new players will join us at Football School level and our coaches will meet and evaluate each players capability level.
Not every player will want the same route, and not every route is about moving up a tier. What matters is that each stage is built to help players improve their technique, game understanding and decision making, with clear challenges and clear learning outcomes.
Ages 3-5
Move to Play
Move to Play develops physical literacy, coordination and fundamental movement skills that help players learn the basics of football and develop a life-long love of the game.
Ages 6-16
Football School
The Football School Programme is for 6–16 year olds, boys and girls, to train and develop at the City Football Academy while experiencing the Manchester City training and playing philosophy. Running throughout the year, and following the school calendar, it has 2 training sessions a week.
Ages 8 to 16
New: Development Squads
Train each week with Man City coaches then play regular competitive fixtures at weekends. The squads will be based in Sale, Oldham and Bolton and play in local leagues.
Train each week with Man City coaches then play regular competitive fixtures at weekends. The squads will be based in Sale, Oldham and Bolton and play in local leagues.
Ages 8 to 16
Ages 9-14
Goalkeeper programme
Boys and girls train at the City Football Academy. Developing with specialist goalkeeping coaches, improve technique and game understanding through our philosophy of ‘Beautiful Football.’