Junior Skill Hubs (Grades 9-12)

Programme Purpose

Our East Coast Bays AFC Skill Hub is designed to support junior players in developing their football skill set throughout U9-U12. 'Skill' development is centred around helping players learn/understand how to apply football techniques (passing, shooting, dribbling etc.) to various game related situations. These sessions aim to support player development for all junior players, regardless of their current ability level.

The programme is accredited by New Zealand Football and led by our highest qualified junior coaches.

Platform to develop all 

ECB believes all junior players should have an equal opportunity to access the best coaching and development training; not just the 'top' teams. The more players we can influence and develop to their best potential in the junior space, the stronger our players, culture, and club will be. 

Implement best practice

ECB is prioritising the Junior Skill Hubs to align with football governing bodies and has invested in the best resources with the aim to maximise professional coaches time with as many of our junior players as possible. Players will have access to our most qualified and experienced coaches, quality facilities and equipment (including one ball per child) and optimal coach to player ratios.

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Access to quality training

Our Junior Skill Hubs provide players with a solid introduction to well-structured and quality training where they are placed in high-paced and challenging environments. Our Sessions are split into four key areas: Technical Development, Skill Games, Athlete Development and Game Play. 

What you can expect to see

Constraint based/designed games and football activities linked to core skill development. We help players develop their football skills through the design of our sessions, by exposing them to different problems that they will need to solve, individually or together. Players will be getting exposure to different coaches within our Junior Coaching Team across the term and in the Skill Hub sessions.

Term 1, 2025 Junior Skill Hubs

This 8-week programme starts on Monday 17 February 2025

Who: All junior boys and girls aged 9-12 of all abilities

When: Monday Nights

• 9th-10th Grade - Monday Nights (4.00pm - 5.00pm)
• 11th-12th Grade - Monday Nights (5.00pm - 6.00pm)

Where: Ashley Reserve #1, Ashley Ave, Long Bay

Cost: $80 for Term 1

Register here!

Grade 9 -10

Grade 11-12