FAQs

Despite the four core skills being the foundation of any player, they are extremely difficult to coach to a high level. These are the problems we see with other types of coaching:

Large groups

With large groups, there’s a lack of real repetition and intensity due to numbers. Players are not constantly involved like they are at Gen FTBL.

Coach expertise

Gen FTBL coaches have extensive coaching experience and, most importantly, expertise in coaching the four foundation skills.

Specialist equipment

To coach advanced skills, you need advanced tools such as the ones we have at our dedicated facility.

Time

Every session has been honed and optimised to ensure maximum focus and an intense learning experience.

Dedicated facility

We're open every day of the year, in all weather (and provide free hot drinks!)

Accessible and affordable

Our extensive timetable offers a personalised 1-to-1 experience without 1-to-1 prices.

Player progress

We objectively assess and monitor each player’s development.

Different abilities

Finding appropriate challenges for groups with differentiating levels can be difficult, but our coaching sessions are designed to ensure every player is training at their appropriate level.

In terms of footwear, we have indoor 4G astroturf. Astros are best for this surface. Long studs, moulds or blades are not suitable. The turf can take a short mould or blade or trainers, but Astros are noticeably better.

As we are an indoor facility, there is no need for a big rain jacket. Regular football shorts and a t-shirt will be fine. If it's cold, a tracksuit will be handy, but the players will be fully warmed up within five minutes of the session.

We have an indoor 4G Astroturf. It is not suitable for long studs, moulds or blades. Astros are the best footwear. The turf can take a short mould or blade and regular trainers, but it's not ideal.

Yes, we have free on-site parking.

How often will you be training with us? We review players approximately every 16 sessions. This is where we can provide some objective, data-driven feedback.

A combination of data and video. Many of the drills we run at Gen FTBL are 'scored', and as such, we can then objectively demonstrate a player's progress. We constantly record players during drills as well, so you can clearly see the 'before and after'.

As much as possible.

We understand players have a lot going on, but we highly recommend training with us at least twice a month. This provides the player with enough stimulus that the training is beneficial and feels manageable to fit into their routine.

We currently take players from school year 2 and above. Our sessions are advanced, so players need to be at least in year 2 for them to be able to benefit from the session.

Although we don't work directly for any clubs, we have players from Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham, QPR, Brentford, Reading, Brighton, Southampton, Portsmouth, MK Dons, Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Gillingham all regularly training with us.

As such, we have a strong reputation and network within academy football and can arrange trials for players if we feel they are ready.