Girls’ Football Coaching FAQs

We are currently offering small group focused development sessions for U12-U15 girls.

At the moment, we have a development group for U12-U15 girls. If there is enough interest, we could also run additional sessions for boys, mixed groups or different age groups. Please get in touch to register your interest and find out what options may be available. We also offer 1-to-1 training sessions.

No. Extra Time Coaching is an independent player development centre, not an academy or competitive football team. We do not select players to form a team, organise competitive fixtures or recruit players away from their existing grassroots clubs. Players can continue playing for their own grassroots club while using Extra Time Coaching for additional individual development.

Extra Time Coaching is independent and is not affiliated with or operated by any particular grassroots football club. Players from any grassroots club are welcome to attend our sessions. We provide additional football development alongside players' existing grassroots football.

No. Joining Extra Time Coaching does not affect your child's eligibility to play for their existing grassroots club. We do not recruit players to form a competitive team, organise fixtures or play matches against other clubs. Our sessions are designed to complement the football players already receive with their grassroots team.

Extra Time Coaching is designed to complement, rather than replace, grassroots football. A grassroots team may have 15–25 players at a training session, with the coach needing to develop the group as a whole, work on team organisation and prepare players to compete against opposition. Our sessions are different because we don't have a team to organise or prepare for a fixture. This allows us to concentrate on the individual player, giving players more opportunities to work on their technique, decision making, confidence and specific areas for development. The aim is for players to take what they develop with us back into their grassroots team and become better, more confident players within that team environment.

Yes. We are a 1 star FA accredited club, which means that all of our players are insured and coaches are qualified and DBS checked.

Groups are limited to 10 places. This is in-line with NSPCC recommendations for child to adult ratios and helps ensure that every player gets the time and attention that their development requires.

A typical session is focused around what the players attending need. Although we have a core syllabus covering passing, movement, ball control, strength and shielding, 1v1s, striking and defending, the benefit of small group sessions is that we can adapt the session to the players. If there is an area that the group needs more work on, we can spend extra time on it, while players can also bring specific areas they would like to improve and, where appropriate, we can build these into the session.

Yes. One of the benefits of a small group is that players can raise specific areas of their game that they want to improve. Where appropriate, these can be incorporated into the session alongside the core development syllabus.

Yes. Keeping groups small means players get plenty of opportunities to be involved, repeat technical actions and receive coaching feedback during sessions.

These sessions are intended to provide additional training alongside grassroots football. As such, a level of experience and skill is expected. These are not beginners' sessions.

No. Extra Time Coaching is intended to complement a player's existing grassroots football, not replace it. Grassroots football provides an important team environment where players learn to work with teammates, understand tactics and compete against opposition. Our role is different: we focus on developing the individual player and giving them additional opportunities to work on their technical skills and areas for improvement. Players should continue attending their normal club training and matches alongside our sessions.

There will be some fitness work and strength work where it fits naturally into the topic. The main focus of the in-season programme is player development and ball work, with dedicated pre-season sessions used for more focused fitness and conditioning.

Session costs vary depending on the group, facility hire, location and day, so pricing may differ between programmes. The cost for each current session is confirmed when you enquire or through the relevant Spond group.

If a session is missed then there is no credit or refund. Session fees are based on the cost of running that particular programme and are designed to cover facilities over the relevant period. If a child cannot attend a session, or a session cannot be held due to unforeseen circumstances, no refunds shall be given. If a session cannot go ahead, we will do our best to find a suitable alternative where possible.

Sometimes. Additional sessions for small groups, 1-to-1 training and pre-season fitness can be run during school holidays if there is enough demand. These sessions will be charged separately for those who wish to attend. Enquire about upcoming sessions.

Our current girls development centre is every Tuesday, 6-7pm, at Beckfoot School in Bingley.

The sessions are held on 3G artificial turf, so AG boots are recommended, along with appropriate clothing for the weather and a drink.

Join the Spond group using the Spond invite link. Session updates and information are shared through the app.

Payment arrangements vary by programme. For the current development centre, monthly direct debit details are available in the Spond group.

Yes, we are covered under the West Riding FA Public Liability Scheme and Personal Accident Scheme. Both schemes are provided by Sportsguard (sportsguard.co.uk) and meet the mandatory requirements as prescribed by the Football Association.

Yes, as an affiliate club all coaches must be qualified and have a clear and up to date DBS check. We also have a club welfare officer and player safeguarding policy.

Not as a rule, due to the nature of the small groups players are invited based on active membership and there may not be places available within our ratios. However, please get in touch to enquire. If it is possible we will do our best to accommodate.