“Develop The Person, Develop the Player”

We offer tailored Player, Club and Corporate initiatives -

Full Time TY Academy

Performance & Participation Football Camps

Futsal

Corporate Team Bonding - Wellness days

Safeguarding / Club development support

We are dedicated to performance excellence. Our services provide for the individual, the team or the organisation.

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Transition year Expression of Interest/More Information Form

[ Starting September 2026, limited to 25 students ]

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What does a Full-Time Transition year Football course involve?

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A full-time Transition Year football course offers students far more than just time on the pitch. It provides a structured, purposeful year that promotes discipline, confidence, teamwork and personal responsibility while keeping education at the centre. Through professional coaching, academic support, and life-skills development, students grow technically, physically, mentally and socially in a safe supervised environment. The programme helps young people elevate their football to the next level, stay motivated, build healthy habits and gain clarity about their future - whether in sport, further education, or work - making it a valuable investment in both their personal development and long term success

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[ TESTIMONIALS ]

Jim Crawford (Ireland u21 Head coach)

"Having worked with Paul in the FAI I can vouch for the attention to detail and his personal and coaching skills. Paul is a top class youth development coach"

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Brian Kerr (Former Ireland International Manger)

"I have known Paul and his committment to Irish Football for numerous years. His passion, knowledge and principles are to be commended"

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Osian Roberts (Former Wales & Morocco FA technical director)

"Redouane operated as a Regional Technical Director with the Morocco FA with responsibility for regional coach education and Player Development. He distinguished himself well in the role in what is a particularly challenging region of the Country, demonstrating excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills."

Common Questions

[ FAQ ]

  • Fulltime

    What’s included:

    • Full training plan tailored to individual player development (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

    • 12+ contact hours a week on the pitch (morning & afternoon session)

    • Regular futsal sessions

    • Small-sided games & 11v11 progressions to build decision-making

    • Strength and conditioning program focused on football-specific mobility, speed, and injury prevention

    • Grinds 360 (maths/English during class time & access to 23 subjects)

    • Sports psychology/wellbeing/nutrition/business module

    • Full Gym membership - Platinum Gym

    • Recovery sessions

    • Team bonding

    • Full Adidas training kit

  • The course runs 5 days a week in parallel to the school academic transition year.

    Approx. 12+ hours contact time on the pitch (Morning & Afternoon sessions)

    915am-3pm.

    Coaching practice each Wednesday/Half day 1pm finish

  • Split group sessions on the pitch along with a strong focus on individual player development on and off the pitch incorporated

    At TFS we have a clear ethos of developing the person first and then the player.

  • Register interest/more information on our contact page and we will send you a full overview of the program. We will have a zoom meeting for all parents prior to sign up and a player assessment day.