Starting September 2026

Open to boys & girls, Limited to 25 places

Based from Gannon Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin

FULL TIME TY ACADEMY

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A typical week at TFS Full time Transition year academy

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Overview

Elevating Performance

At TFS we have designed a full time TY program for students passionate about development and learning. With individual player learning plans and up to 12 hours pitch time a week watch as your game goes to the next level.

  • Group pitch sessions, individual pitch sessions, Futsal, Tactical pitch sessions.

  • Through our education partner Grinds 360 - weekly Maths and Business studies classes delivered from The Grand Hotel & in the classroom in Gannon park and access to unlimited grinds.

    Nutrition/Cooking Module

    Sports Psychology

    Start your own business module

  • Full Platinum Gym membership @ Gannon Park (includes weekend access, both Platinum Malahide & Platinum Balbriggan gym included) for the duration of the course, access to S & C coach who will provide individual tailored plans and monitoring.

  • Trained as FAI qualified coaches, each Wednesday participants will return to their local primary school and put coaching lessons into practice.

    Gaisce award offering included.

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WHY TFS?

Elevating Performance

  • Morning technical sessions, afternoon tactical sessions + Futsal

  • Full use of FIFA approved 11 aside all weather pitch in Gannon Park, state of the art gym, PSLC futsal hall & The Grand Hotel Lecture room, discount for students at Gourmet food Parlour

  • Personalised individual development on & off the pitch.

    Access to wellness coach.

  • To measure performance - organised regular 11v11 games

    Weekly Futsal offering to take participant’s game to the next level

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Look the part, Play the part

All participants will be provided with a full Adidas Training kit, Adidas Kit Bag, Gym Membership and potential paid camp work.

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  • Participants will receive -

    Tracksuit

    Jacket

    T-shirt x 2

    Shorts x 2

    Gym Bag

  • Each Participant will receive 9 Months Full time Gym Membership (Malahide & Balbriggan Platinum Gym)

  • For students who excel both on and off the pitch coaching opportunities for potential paid work on TFS Football camps

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[ OVERVIEW ]

What’s included - Improve as a player, improve as a person

Individualised technical player development

Gym membership & Strength & conditioning individual plan

Education - Grinds 360 (in class sessions & access to 23 different subjects)

FAI coaching qualification, coaching work experience

Weekly futsal sessions

Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, performance analysis Modules

Business module - Start your own company/Managing your finances

Full Adidas Training Kit

Gaisce Award

Details

September 2026 - May 2027

Next Dates

Monday - Friday 915am-3pm (Half Day Wednesday)

Duration

€600 per month Direct Debit for 9 months (Starting September 2026 to May 2027) + €1500 registration fee to be paid by end of April 2026

Pricing

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High Performance offering with skilled UEFA Licenced coaches

Player Development

Led by our UEFA A coaches each individual player will have access to the best in class facilities and weekly individual, group and team sessions. Futsal will also have a strong emphasis to ensure each players game is brought to the next level

Strength & Conditioning

Our S & C coach will ensure each player has an individual plan to follow. Full gym membership for 9 months included to maximise each players potential

Education

Our education partner Grinds 360 will ensure each student will have access to in class tutorials and grinds for up to 23 subjects. Sports Psychology, Nutrition, and our Business module will keep students engaged throughout the year. Students will also have the option of obtaining their Gaisce award.

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Best in class Facilities

Access to two FIFA approved all weather pitches/grass pitches, state of the art gym and regular use of the PSLC indoor hall.

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Transition year Expression of Interest/More Information Form

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Common Questions

  • 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.

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