Naas AFC club members and volunteers group photo

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY • NAAS, CO. KILDARENAAS AFC
CLUB STRUCTURE

How Ireland’s premier community football club in Naas is organised from 5-year-old beginners to senior squads

Naas AFC is structured to provide every footballer in Naas and County Kildare — from five-year-old beginners taking their first kick to adult senior competitors — with the right coaching environment for their stage of development.

Led by our elected Executive Committee, Football Operations Committee, and 140+ Garda-vetted volunteer coaches, the club supports over 900 playing members across four progressive football sections under our FAI Club Mark governance framework.

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FAI CLUB MARK GOVERNANCE

Achieving the FAI Club Mark in 2025 reflects Naas AFC’s clear organisational structure, dedicated Child Welfare & Safeguarding officers, and UEFA-licensed head coaches mentoring volunteers across every age group.

CLUB POLICIES & ROLES

Reward cup emblem with chalice and laurel wreath, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Victory shield emblem with crown and winged cup, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Trophy cup medallion with laurel wreath border, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Championship cup on pedestal with trophy banner, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Award and trophy emblem with cup and laurel wreath, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Championship cup with circular laurel wreath, Naas AFC awards ceremony

First place cup emblem with number one medal, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Champion trophy emblem with banner, Naas AFC awards ceremony

Victory cup emblem with laurel wreath and banner, Naas AFC awards ceremony

FROM GRASSROOTS TO SENIOR FOOTBALLA COMPLETE FOOTBALL PATHWAY

Supporting boys and girls at every stage of their football journey in Naas

Our football structure follows the FAI Player Development Plan, ensuring game formats, pitch sizes, and coaching methods evolve naturally as players grow: starting with Section 1: Junior Academy (Ages 5–8) on Sunday mornings at Caragh Road, where the focus is 100% on fun, movement, and ball skills.

Players then advance to Section 2: Non-Competitive Small-Sided Games (Ages 9–11), playing 5v5, 7v7, and 9v9 matches across Kildare to develop positioning, decision-making, and matchday teamwork without league table pressure.

From Section 3: Competitive Leagues (U12–U19 & Senior), Naas AFC fields multiple graded squads (Premier, Major, and Division teams) in the Kildare and District Underage League (KDUL) and Leinster competitions, alongside our flourishing Girls’ & Senior Women’s EWFL section and Specialist Goalkeeping Academy.

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