Coach Education

FAI Player Development Plan resources, small-sided game video guides, and concussion welfare tools for Naas AFC coaches.
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FAI PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PLANCOACH EDUCATION

Supporting our 140+ volunteer coaches with FAI pathways, small-sided game formats, and player welfare guidance

At Naas AFC, our coaches are central to everything we do. We follow the official FAI Player Development Plan across all underage formats (5v5, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11) so that every player learns in an age-appropriate, structured environment.

Download the official FAI Player Development Plan PDF or explore the format workshop videos and Concussion Recognition guidelines below.

SMALL-SIDED GAMESDEVELOPMENT PLAN VIDEOS

Official FAI coaching guides for 5v5, 7v7, and 9v9 matchday formats

UNDER-8 & UNDER-95v5 Development Plan

UNDER-10 & UNDER-117v7 Development Plan

UNDER-129v9 Development Plan

PLAYER WELFAREConcussion Recognition

Please familiarise yourself with the FAI Concussion Recognition Tool below. Further details can be found on the FAI Resource Library.

Naas AFC - Concussion Recognition Tool

COACHING PATHWAYFAI Coach Platform

Explore our Coaching Resources & Drills or register for upcoming FAI coaching badges with Naas AFC.

FAI Coach Education Platform

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ABOUT NAAS AFC

Naas AFC was founded in 1990 and has 800+ members playing at the club. The club also boasts almost 150 fully vetted and safeguarded coaches. In 2025 Naas AFC achieved FAI Club Entry Level. This demonstrates the correct governance and structure within the running of the club.

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