YOUTH FOOTBALL

ABOUT

With the support of McDonald's, NZF aims to provide all players aged 13-19 with enjoyable and high quality experiences in order to retain, or attract them to the beautiful game.​​​​​​​

Learn more about youth football in Aotearoa New Zealand below.

THE FRAMEWORK

The McDonald's Youth Framework provides clear pathways for young players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.

Regardless of motivation or ability levels, players should enjoy a high-quality experience at all stages. The framework aims to meet the needs of all youth players, while ensuring they can move across the spectrum from community recreational football through to the talent excel pathway.

GET INVOLVED IN FOOTBALL

Whether you are just starting out or registering for another season, there's a place for you in the beautiful game.​​​​​​​

Get in touch with your local federation to find out how you can get involved:

COACHMATE

​​​​​​​New Zealand Football, with support from McDonalds, is on the CoachMate app.

Make coaching football fun and easy for the whole team. Improve your coaching skills with practice games and plans made by pro’s, get everyone in sync with team management, and learn how to set your team up to thrive.

You can plan practice in minutes, learn new practice games, manage your team, and develop your coaching skills on the go with tips and tricks and official resources.

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Download CoachMate now free for IOS and Android.