UD JUNIOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (4-5 YRS) - MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
JUNIOR FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (AGES 4-5YRS) CO-ED
Our UD players in the 'Junior Foundation' programme have made fantastic strides throughout the 2025 Summer Term. Since April, our 4–5-year-olds have shown remarkable enthusiasm and development, particularly in their attacking play. Early in the term, players focused on improving their finishing and shooting techniques in the final third—developing confidence in striking the ball with accuracy and learning to make positive decisions when attacking.
As the term progressed, we introduced a wider range of topics designed to support all-round development. Our players explored short and mid-range passing, using both feet and different surfaces of the foot to build control and awareness in possession. Alongside this, we began laying the groundwork for 1v1 defending, focusing on the key principles such as body shape, timing, and staying goal-side of the opponent when defending.
The progress has been inspiring. Players have become more confident, more purposeful in their movements, and more aware of the importance of teamwork and space both in and out of possession.
Looking ahead to the 2025 Autumn Term, our UD coaches are excited to take this group into the next phase of their football journey. From September, we’ll be introducing more advanced training themes such as spatial awareness, movement off the ball, and small-sided match scenarios that encourage players to apply their skills in more realistic game settings.
We’re incredibly proud of the growth shown by our Junior Foundation players this Summer and can’t wait to see them continue to thrive as we kick off the new term in September!
AUTUMN TERM 2025 RETURN DATES
- Monday 8th Sept > Monday 8th Dec
- Wednesday 10th Sept > Wednesday 10th Dec
- Friday 12th Sept > Friday 12th Dec
- Saturday 13th Sept > Saturday 13th Dec
- Sunday 14th Sept > Sunday 14th Dec
May 2024
As we stride into the month of June, our UD Junior Foundation players (ages 4-5 years), have been diligently honing in on their dribbling skills, focusing on mastering the art of using different parts of their feet to manoeuvre the ball with finesse and direction and covering the art of defending.
Throughout the month of May, our players have been immersed in the fundamentals of defending 1v1 situations, learning the importance of positioning, anticipation, and timing to tackle opposing attackers effectively. Building upon the groundwork laid in the UDFC Spring Term, where the players concentrated on these fundamental techniques, we have also delved deeper into the intricacies of dribbling, emphasising control, agility, and spatial awareness on the field.
With a strong emphasis on dribbling techniques and defending principles, our players have not only enhanced their technical abilities but also sharpened their tactical acumen, understanding the key concepts of both attacking and defensive play. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the continued growth and development of our young talents as the Summer Term progresses!!
For more information on our UD training programmes, please visit the link below and we would be delighted to welcome any of our current UD players as well as their friends to experience any of our additional weekly sessions!
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June 2024 News
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March 2024
With the month of March marking our final month of the UD Spring Term, our Junior Foundation players at UD have diligently focused on enhancing their skills in passing and dribbling, vital components of their attacking skill sets. Building upon the groundwork laid in January, where they concentrated on these fundamental techniques, our players have delved deeper into the intricacies of decision-making on the field whilst in possession.
With a strong emphasis on mastering the timing of passes and dribbles, the players have not only elevated their technical abilities but also sharpened their tactical acumen. March has been characterised by intensive training sessions aimed at refining passing accuracy and dribbling control with both feet, ensuring our players can confidently navigate through opposition defences. Moreover, significant attention has been given to fostering improved cohesion within the team, with players mastering the art of effective combination play to create scoring opportunities.
Observing the strides our players have taken is immensely gratifying. Their enhanced proficiency in passing and dribbling, coupled with their improved understanding of when to execute these techniques, promises to make them more effective players on the field!
We can’t wait to see all our UD players for the upcoming Summer Term kicking-off in a few weeks time.
April 2024 News
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February 2024
Throughout February, our Junior Foundation players at UDFC have diligently honed their skills in finishing and combining with teammates to attack. Building upon the foundations laid in January, where they focused on passing and dribbling techniques, our players have delved deeper into the intricacies of decision-making on the field.
With a keen emphasis on knowing when to pass and when to dribble, they have not only enhanced their technical abilities but also sharpened their tactical acumen. The month of February has been marked by intensive training sessions aimed at refining the art of striking/finishing, ensuring our players can convert opportunities with confidence and precision.
Additionally, emphasis has been placed on fostering better cohesion within the team, with players learning to effectively combine with their teammates to launch meaningful attacks on goal.
Witnessing the progress our players have made has been immensely satisfying. Their improved understanding of when to execute passes or dribbles, coupled with enhanced technical proficiency in the final third, promises to make them more effective players on the field!!
January 2024
Throughout January our UDFC syllabus has guided our Junior Foundation players through the basic technical and tactical skills when passing and dribbling. The aim this month was for our players to begin to understand the importance of decision-making focusing on when to Pass versus when to Dribble the ball. The techniques learned across each of these skills has been a joy to witness and this will certainly guide our players to be more confident when in possession of the ball as well as increasing their awareness of teammates and spaces around them.