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Foundation (ages 4–8): small-sided play with mini goals, children smiling
Foundation
Ages 4 to 8
Loving football: ball familiarity, coordination, fun.
- Match format
- 3v3
- Badge shape
- Circle, in Green, Yellow, Blue and Red
Performance · U18
For ages 13 to 18. Tactics, fitness and competitive readiness, with coaching that shifts from technique to understanding the game. Late starters are welcome.
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Performance (ages 13–18): match play on the full turf, players in shape
What this phase is about
Tactics, physical development and competitive readiness. Coaching shifts from technique to game understanding.
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Batch
- U18
- Match format
- 9v9 to 11v11
- Badge shape
- Shield with laurel
- Where
- Aura X Arena, Thazhambur
- Fees
- Fees shared on enquiry
9v9 to 11v11. Full offside. Positional systems (4-3-3, 4-4-2). Match debriefs.
What your child learns
The same four skill pillars run from age 4 to 18. Here is what they look like in the Performance phase.
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Technical
Technique under full match pressure. Advanced turns and feints. 1v1 skill in competitive situations. Consistent technique when tired.
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Passing and Receiving
Long-range switches of play. First touch in tight spaces. Receiving while pressed. Accurate passing at match tempo.
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Game Intelligence
Tactical systems and positional roles. Pressing triggers and defensive shape. Set pieces. Organising teammates.
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Fitness and Attitude
High intensity for full matches. Composure under pressure. Leadership. Consistent commitment.
A typical session
Each session moves from a warm-up to the week’s technical theme, applied practice under pressure, and match play in the 9v9 to 11v11 format, with match debriefs and a cool-down.
The Performance badge journey
Four shield with laurel badges, earned in order. Badge tests run in the Skill Months, October and March.
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Performance Green
Developing Player. Entered the phase; position and focus areas identified.
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Performance Yellow
Established Player. Beats defenders, switches play, holds shape in 11v11.
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Performance Blue
Competitive Player. Ready to represent Zenith FC in competitive matches.
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Performance Red
The phase’s highest standard: technical mastery, leadership and mentorship.
How badges are earned
Green and Yellow: pass 3 of 4 tests. Blue and Red: pass all 4. Each badge is recorded with the player’s natural position, strongest attribute and development focus.
Development Red, Performance Blue and Performance Red also require your child to have represented Zenith FC in an inter-academy or open tournament. Intra-academy tournaments are valuable match experience but do not count toward these.
Once earned, a badge is kept for good.
- T1
Technical Skills. Ball control, dribbling, striking the ball
- T2
Passing and Receiving. Accuracy of delivery and quality of first touch
- T3
Game Intelligence. Decisions, position and use of space, judged in live play
- T4
Fitness and Attitude. Work rate, stamina and coachability
How you’ll see progress
At the end of each term your child gets a Term Report Card, graded A to E across five areas with personal coach comments. After the badge tests you get a Skill Card and a WhatsApp note from the coach, and earned badges are presented at Badge Day.
See a sample report cardJoining is simple
- 1. Book and attend a free trial (up to 2 sessions).
- 2. Fill in the online enrolment form, which also handles payment.
- 3. Start training.
Other programmes
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Development (ages 9–12): dribbling through cones, coach correcting technique
Development
Ages 9 to 12
Technical foundations through structured sessions.
- Match format
- 5v5 to 7v7
- Badge shape
- Shield, in Green, Yellow, Blue and Red
The first step is free
Book up to 2 free trial sessions at Aura X Arena. Send us your child’s name and age on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm a slot. Batches are kept small. Book a free trial to reserve a place.