All applicants to the program should have a desire to become footballers and be willing to work hard to achieve this goal. Coaching sessions are planned in advance, addressing the details on improving player technique and developing each player’s ‘football brain’.

The selection criterion varies broadly with different age groups, but some elements that are important and common across all groups are:

• Enthusiasm and discipline
• Athleticism (Speed, Agility)
• Physical strength
• Good passing and control technique