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The Academy

Our program, philosophy and age groups

Playing identity

We play an active, attacking style of football: early pressing, 1 vs 1 situations, quick transitions and brave goalkeepers. We foster creativity, courage and effort. Learning happens through play — lots of ball touches, small-sided games and maximum participation in a supportive environment.

Age categories

NFA

  • U7 · 2019–2022Décima división
  • U9 · 2017–2018Novena división
  • U11 · 2015–2016Octava división

These are our group labels, not an official league eligibility calculation. Coaches can suggest a higher or lower group depending on each child's development.

Technical curriculum (rotating)

  1. 1Ball control and dribbling
  2. 2Passing and first touch
  3. 3Shooting and finishing
  4. 41 vs 1 in attack and defense
  5. 5Combination play
  6. 6Small-sided games and decision-making

What we train

Attacking footballPressing1v1 confidenceTransitionsCreativityBall control & dribblingFirst touch & passingFinishingDefendingCombination playSmall-sided games & FUNino

Local and international children play together, and every child gets to take part — financial hardship never keeps a child off the field.

The NFA Skills Lab

A private area for parents and guardians, with one profile per child. You can follow your child's strengths, areas to improve, coach feedback, approved practice videos and development history. Only you and the academy staff can see it.