It is more than a game

Everyone in the Ardfield FC Family shows always respect to everyone on and off the pitch. We try to reach our goals by going together our pathway and never by short cuts. It is about doing the right thing. 

How do we want to play

Ardfield FC stands for an attractive football at a high intensity. One of the cornerstones of our philosophy is to be active with and without the ball. The goal is to maintain a high level of speed and verticality throughout our game.

Success

If we are doing the right thing, we will be successful but never at cost of losing the fun and enthusiasm of the game we all love.

Trainings

All trainings are going ahead if the pitch is playable and coaches available. Training set-up is done before the training starts. 

1   Intro game

2   Drill (everyone is moving)

3   Game on goals (minimum 20 min)

U7-U10 (me and the ball)

o   no drill without the ball, get as many touches as possible (1000 touches during the season)

o   Cognitive abilities challenges in every training

o   Focus on engaging in football but no specialising

o   NO! long balls

o   Always at least 50% game time

U11-U16 (me and the team)

o   All drills in motion

o   Stealing space, closing gaps 

o   Channel philosophy

o   Moving as a team

o   10 second counter pressing

o   Average 30% game time

Teams

o   Team sprit on and off the pitch

o   We play in official Ardfield jerseys and fitting shorts and socks (always)

Coaches

o   Registered and vetted in the FAI system, incl. Safeguarding courses

o   Compulsory attendance at coaches’ meetings and AGM

o   Part of the Ardfield Family

Players

o   Open fees, no game time

o   Part of the Ardfield Family