Football Academy

5R’s Community Football Programme (Ages 5–11)

Inspiring confident, creative and complete footballers.

The TFG Football Academy delivers high-quality coaching through our 5R’s Community Football Programme. Open to boys and girls aged 5–11, our sessions focus on developing confident players in a positive, supportive and enjoyable environment – where learning and enjoyment come first.

What Is the 5R’s Programme?

Our 5R’s model focuses on developing the complete footballer, not just technical ability. Each session is carefully structured to develop all five key areas:

The 5 R’s

  • Running – movement, agility and coordination

  • Receiving – first touch and ball control

  • Releasing – passing, decision-making and awareness

  • Retention – ball protection and confidence in possession

  • Recovering – defensive skills and transition play

These areas are revisited throughout the programme to ensure consistent development.

“My son loved his Nerf Wars birthday party – the organisation from start to finish was fantastic”

- Josephine Moore

Parent

How Our Sessions Work

Each training block focuses on one of the 5 R’s, allowing players to develop skills progressively and with confidence.

Sessions include:

  • Fun warm-ups and ball mastery

  • Skill-based practices

  • Small-sided games

  • Match-realistic scenarios

  • Positive coach feedback throughout

We create an environment where children feel encouraged to try, learn and improve – without pressure.

Training Venues & Times

Milton Keynes

When: Monday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: 3G Pitch, Glebe Farm School
Burney Drive, Glebe Farm, Milton Keynes, MK17 8FS

Cost: £240

Leighton Buzzard

When: Tuesday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: 3G Pitch, Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

Cost: £200

How Our Sessions Work

Each training block focuses on one of the 5 R’s, allowing players to develop skills progressively and with confidence.

Sessions include:

  • Fun warm-ups and ball mastery

  • Skill-based practices

  • Small-sided games

  • Match-realistic scenarios

  • Positive coach feedback throughout

We create an environment where children feel encouraged to try, learn and improve — without pressure.

Who Can Join?

  • Open to boys and girls aged 5–11

  • All abilities welcome — beginners to confident players

  • No trials required

  • Focus on enjoyment, development and confidence

We aim to keep numbers manageable, with a maximum of 30 players per venue to ensure quality coaching.

What to Wear & Bring

  • Football boots or astro trainers
  • Shin pads (required)
  • Water bottle
  • No metal studs allowed

Player Success Stories

Since we began in 2013 we have had many success stories, the main achievement being each player developing their football ability and enjoyment of the game

We have strong links with local Professional Clubs and have seen the following during this time

  • 1 player signed by Northampon Town FC
  • 3 player’s joining the elite squad at Tottenham FC
  • 2 player’s trial with Watford FC 
  • 5 player’s training with Leicester City FC elite squad
  • 4 Player’s signed by MK Dons FC

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Interested in Joining the TFG Football Academy?

Spaces are limited at each venue to maintain coaching quality.