DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS | Ages 5 - 8

Rondos Development was created to bridge the gap between our Pre-Academy and Technical Academy, providing the perfect pathway for players aged 5–8 (U5s–U8s).
The programme focuses on building key fundamental Rondos skills and techniques, including the Pull Push, Step On, Scissors, Outside Cut, Side Step, Iniesta, Touch Direction, Ball Protection, and Passing & Receiving. Alongside technical skills, players also improve confidence and decision making. These sessions offer a fun, structured introduction to the Rondos Technical philosophy while giving players skills they can immediately transfer into their grassroots teams.
As players progress, our coaches carefully monitor development. Those who consistently show strong technical competence, confidence on the ball, and the ability to perform under pressure may be invited to trial for the Rondos Technical Academy. For many others, Rondos Development is the perfect environment to continue learning and enjoying the game at their own pace.
Development Sessions Structure
Passing / Ball striking
Touch & Touch Direction
Movement Patterns | Change of Direction
Ball Mastery & Ball Manipulation
1v1 / 2v2 / 3v3
Rondos skill sets




MONDAY
KNOLE ACADEMY
TN13 3LE
AGE: U6 - U8 | 6.00PM TILL 7.00PM

FRIDAY
VALLEY PARK SCHOOL
ME14 5DT
AGE: U5 - U8 | 5.00PM TILL 6.00PM

FRIDAY
GB10 SPORTS
SE9 2SZ
AGE: U5 - U8 | 5.30PM TILL 6.30PM

...Structure Continued
Appreciation of how to be effective in an under load & overloads situation.
Players will be constantly challenged to perform in game situations.
Players will be challenged on speed of thought ie; intellectual decision making.
Players will be expected to perform under pressure.
Players will be given opportunities to showcase to professional & semi-professional clubs.

Parent Quote
The Technical Academy has always provided Grace with not only outstanding technical coaching, but the game effective use of the skills in isolation and decision making linked to the game.

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