Begin your football journey with Tavistock Football Development Centre
grassroots integration
Players are encouraged to continue playing for their grassroots teams while receiving our top-level coaching. This allows them to apply their learned skills in real match scenarios, accelerating their development without affecting their existing commitments.
Our approach
At Tavistock Football Development Centre (TFDC), we offer a carefully designed program
created by UEFA-qualified coaches who are passionate about developing young players. We
strive to deliver the true meaning of coaching, with a developmental approach by guiding
players through continuous development of physical and psychological skills. Our aim is to help
players improve their technical skills, physical abilities, and football intelligence, ensuring they
become well-rounded footballers with increased knowledge & understanding of the game.
Our elite coaching program follows a structured syllabus based on the TAVISTOCK core
principles, focusing on the following key areas:
Technical & Tactical Ability: Enhancing each player’s individual skills and game understanding.
Confidence on the Ball: Encouraging players to actively seek the ball in every situation.
Attacking & Defending Fundamentals: Teaching the key principles of both attacking and
defending play.
Creativity in 1v1s: Empowering players to be confident and inventive during one-on-one
situations.
Psychological Development: Building resilience and composure under pressure.
Decision Making: Using small-sided games (2v2, 3v3, 4v4) to help players make effective
in-game decisions.
Our coaching goes beyond physical skills: we focus on developing mental toughness,
self-belief, confidence and goal-setting, equipping players to perform at their best, even in
high-pressure situations.
Our Program Options
Focuses on building a strong foundation of football techniques for younger players.
Developing advanced techniques, tactical awareness, and game intelligence.
Tailored for top-tier players aiming for professional or semi-professional careers, offering specialised coaching and mentoring.
Our specialised Goalkeeper Coaching program helps young goalkeepers improve in all areas, including shot-stopping, positioning, distribution, and communication. Our tailored sessions ensure goalkeepers at all levels can thrive and progress.
We offer dedicated girls-only coaching sessions for players aged 11-16, providing a supportive and focused environment where female players can grow their skills and confidence. For younger girls aged 7-11, we include them in mixed sessions, ensuring they benefit from a strong football foundation while enjoying an inclusive atmosphere
pathways to success
TFDC is committed to offering clear pathways for players to progress to professional clubs, scholarships, or other football-related opportunities. We work closely with grassroots clubs to identify talented players and offer trial opportunities to those who demonstrate exceptional ability.
pathway opportunities
TFDC is proud to be the first step in the Tavistock Player Pathway, offering players the chance to progress to semi-professional football with Tavistock AFC, a Step 4 club in the Southern League.