Find the right session for your child with t121
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Here's a simple breakdown of every session we run and who it's best for.
Training121 provides small group football training for kids and teens aged 5–17 across Leinster
Our sessions are built around monthly focus topics, with a consistent structure and maximum group sizes to ensure every player develops. We recommend attending one football session per week to see real results over time.
Training121 offers a wide variety of football training sessions across Leinster.
We tailor to each age group and ability level. Whether your child is just starting out or already playing at a high level, we’ll help them develop the right skills in the right environment.
Our training sessions are:
🟠 60 minutes in length
🟠 Hold a maximum of 10-12 players
🟠 Follow a topic of the month uniquely for each group within each venue (View our curriculum)
Scroll down to explore our full age group progression and find the perfect session for your child.
SESSION Information
How to pick a session
3things to consider when you're selecting a football session with Training121
VENUE
Ensure you select the correct venue as our session names are shared across all venues.
AGE CATEGORY
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LEVEL
Be sure to check if the session is an appropriate difficulty level for your child's level (see below)
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or read below to help further your understanding of our classes
The PERFECT place to get your son / daughter started with Training121 - for ages 5-7
This session is aimed at players who are just starting their football journey and the sessions cater for this
We work on building a players core skill set which includes Ball Mastery moves and change of direction skills, we do this to help build a player's confidence when trying out new moves.
This age group needs as much exposure to PLAY activities as possible so we always do a lot of 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 SSG’s throughout the month.
The Ball Mastery session is aimed at players between the ages of 7-10 who are looking to improve their confidence on the ball.
This session is great for 7-8 year olds who have a good core skill set or for 9-10 year olds who may have joined football late and need to focus on their Ball Mastery, Ball Manipulation and Core Skill moves.
We work on building a players core skill set which includes Ball Mastery moves and change of direction skills, we do this to help build a player's confidence when trying out new moves.
This age group needs as much exposure to PLAY activities as possible so we always do a lot of 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 SSG’s throughout the month.
The session is for players aged 9-12 years old and is a great first session with us if you are new to Training121 and fit this age category.
This group generally consists of players who are U10 & U11 or players who are U12 & U13 who aren't ready yet for the development group.
Our U10-13 Performance Group is an intermediary group between our Ball Mastery Workshop and our U10-13 Development Group.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking 1v1’s with pressure from the front) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to build a player's confidence around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
The session is for players aged 9-12 years old and is an advanced session for players in this age category.
This group generally consists of players who are physically or technically at an advantage for the U10 & U11 age groups and players who are U12 & U13 and are at an advanced level.
Our U10-13 Development Group is a consultation group, meaning you have to check with our coaching team before making your first booking to ensure the fit is correct - Simply email admin@training121.com to do so.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking 1v1’s with pressure from the front) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to build a player's confidence around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
The Girls Development group is a GIRLS ONLY session aimed at players between the ages of 10 - 13 who are looking to take their game to the next level.
This is an intermediate level session - Drop us an email at admin@training121.com if you are unsure about booking into this session.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking 1v1’s with pressure from the side) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to build a player's confidence around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
The U12 - U14 Select Group is a CONSULATION-BASED session for players aged 11-13. This means Training121 staff have to approve a booking for this session if it's your child's first time.
To see if your child is eligible to book into this session, please contact the team directly at admin@training121.com.
The U12 - U14 Select Group is for players within that age group who are at an above average, advanced level at these age groups.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking Overloads - Find the free player) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to expose players to lots of repetitions around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
The U13-15 Select Group is a CONSULATION-BASED session for players aged 12-14. This means Training121 staff have to approve a booking for this session if it's your child's first time.
To see if your child is eligible to book into this session, please contact the team directly at admin@training121.com.
The U13-15 Select Group is for players within that age group who are at an above average, advanced level at these age groups.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking Overloads - Find the free player) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to expose players to lots of repetitions around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
This development group is aimed at players between the ages of 13 and 16.
This group is for anyone playing at U14-17 age groups at any level.
If you are unsure if you are eligible please email us at admin@training121.com
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking 1v1’s with pressure from the behind) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to build a player's confidence around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
This development group is aimed at players between the ages of 15 and 17 who are looking to progress towards Senior football soon.
This group is for players who are looking to progress towards senior football who are currently playing at a high level team from U16-18. This session is CONSULTATION-BASED, meaning T121 staff have to approve a booking if it is your first time booking in.
If you are unsure if you are eligible or have to get this permission, please email us at admin@training121.com
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking in 2v2’s - Overlaps / Underlaps) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to expose players to lots of repetitions around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
The Senior Group is for male players aged 17+ playing at Senior level
The Senior Group is a CONSULTATION-BASED session aimed for players who are playing senior men's football, college football or national league players.
Each coach will design sessions over a monthly block where there is a topic of the month (e.g. Attacking in 2v2’s - Overlaps / Underlaps) with each week becoming progressively more challenging.
The session starts with a warm-up which focuses on technical attributes and skill moves, followed by a technical practice based around the topic of the month. These technical practices are designed to expose players to lots of repetitions around a particular aspect of the game. The session concludes with small-sided games based on the topic of the month.
Players aged 8 - 10
The shooting workshop (7-a-side) is for players who are playing SSG football and shoot into smaller, 7-a-side goals. Any player of any level can book into this session as long as they are age appropriate (playing 7-aside football)
The session is focused on getting 100s of reps on the goal working on all different angles from inside and outside of the box while adding important elements of fun into the session
The session layout is generally a warm up, technique based shooting and then exercises that allow players to try finishes in more complex scenarios
Players aged 11 - 12
The shooting workshop (9-a-side) is for players who are playing SSG football and shoot into smaller, 9-a-side goals. This session is open to players of all levels as long as they are within the correct age category and playing 9-aside.
The session is focused on getting 100s of reps on the goal working on all different angles from inside and outside of the box while adding important elements of fun into the session.
The session layout is generally a warm up, technique based shooting and then exercises that allow players to try finishes in more complex scenarios.
Players aged 12 - 17
The Shooting Workshop (11-a-side) is for players who are playing 11-a-side football and shoot into full sized goals who play U13 - U17. We offer this session in two different groups: U13-U14 & U15+
Ensure when you're booking in, it's for the correct age group
The session is focused on getting 100s of reps on the goal working on all different angles from inside and outside of the box.
The session layout is generally a warm up, technique based shooting and then patterns of play with a finish on goal.
The 1v1 Workshop is offered in the following groups:
U6-U9 U10-U12 U13-U15
This session is great for Attackers and Defenders who want to work on improving their 1v1's from an attacking and defending point of view.
Players are given the opportunity to work on their attacking and defending 1v1's where every session will have 2-3 1v1 practices to try maximise player exposure to 1v1s during the 1 hour workshop
Attackers learn skills, scenarios and escape play methods to win 1v1 battles and contribute to attacking moves.
Defenders learn skills, scenarios and principles of play to win 1v1 battles and stop attacks at the source.
