Boys Football Coaching in Plymouth

The Young Lads Football Academy delivers structured football coaching for boys at Eggbuckland College, Plymouth. We follow the same proven curriculum model as our Girls Academy — focusing on specific areas of football over a set period so every player fully understands and develops what we’re teaching.

About the Academy

Where Boys Come to Train, Develop, and Excel

Welcome to the Young Lads Football Academy — Plymouth’s structured football academy for boys. We deliver high-quality coaching sessions at Eggbuckland College, developing technical ability, tactical awareness, and a genuine love for the game. All our coaches are DBS checked, first aid trained, and hold qualifications from FA Level 1 to UEFA C.

DBS checked

All coaches fully vetted

First Aid Trained

All coaches qualified

FA Level 1 to UEFA C

Fully qualified staff

Safeguarding Certified

Children cert. held by all

Argyle Community Trust

Official partners

Torquay United FC

officially affiliated to Torquay United Football Club

Our Sessions

More Than Just Football

Every session is structured, high-intensity, and built around what young male players need to perform at their best.

Technical Development

We drill the fundamentals — shooting, passing, first touch, movement, and positioning. From striker training to elite performance sessions, every drill is purposeful and designed to build real ability that transfers to match day.

Tactical Awareness

Understanding the game is what separates good players from great ones. We work on reading the pitch, knowing when to press and when to hold, positional discipline, and making smart decisions under pressure.

Confidence & Mental Strength

Football is as much mental as it is physical. We talk about body language, how to use your voice on the pitch, how to communicate effectively with teammates, and how to back yourself when the game isn't going your way. We develop the whole player — not just the technical one.

Two Established Training Venues in Plymouth

Both venues offer quality facilities in a safe, consistent environment — giving every player the right setting to develop.

Eggbuckland College

Location: Plymouth
Sessions: Sunday morning sessions

Sessions & Schedule

When We Train

Sundays

A Structured 6-Week Rolling Curriculum

Every YWFA training block follows a deliberate 6-week structure — the same proven approach we use across both academies.
For the first five sessions we focus on one specific area of football, building it progressively through carefully designed drills. The sixth session is our Games Night — where everything learned gets put into practice in a fun, competitive match environment. Structured enough to build real ability. Enjoyable enough to make sure every boy keeps coming back.

Sessions 1–5

Focused drills on one topic area, building progressively each week

Session 6

Games Night — all the drills in a fun, competitive match environment

Every 6 Weeks

New topic, new focus, continuous development

Beyond the Academy

We Also Come to You — Training Takeovers

As well as our weekly academy sessions, YWFA runs training takeovers where we go directly into grassroots teams for a 4-week block. We work alongside existing coaches and players on specific areas the team wants to develop. To date we have supported 4 grassroots teams across Plymouth — helping coaches and squads work on targeted improvements in a structured, professional environment.

If your team would like a YWFA training takeover, get in touch and we will put together a plan

Our Coaching Team