The Ballaz Pathway
One journey, four stages
Every Ballaz player follows the same progression - from a first touch at three years old to elite academy selection. Find your child's stage below, or tell us their age and we'll point you straight to it.
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Tell us your child's age and we'll show you exactly where they start.
Age Groups
Where your child starts
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Lil' Ballaz
Ages 3–6
First touches, first friendships. Play-led sessions that build coordination, confidence and a love of the ball.
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Jr. Ballaz
Ages 7–11
Technique and mastery. Players become comfortable, confident and creative with the ball at their feet.
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Bigga Ballaz
Ages 12–16
Competitive football. Tactical understanding, physical development, and the character to lead a team.
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The Academy
By selection
Elite development for players targeting national programmes, scholarships and the professional game.
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Inside a session
How a Jr. Ballaz session builds
Every session moves from a small, focused drill to a real game. Tap a step to see it on the board.
Ways to train
When and how
they train
Saturday Development
Saturdays, 9:00am – 12:00pmAges 3–16
Our flagship weekly programme. Ten to twelve weeks per term, three terms a year, all three age groups on the pitch together.
DetailsAfter-School Programme
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:15pm – 4:30pmAges 3–16
Structured coaching straight after the school day, split by age group, with collection direct from partner schools.
DetailsHoliday Camps
Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pmAges 3–16
Easter, Summer and Christmas camps. Co-ed, all abilities, grouped by age then by ability after a friendly assessment on day one.
DetailsCoach Education
Scheduled through the yearAdults
Ballaz has trained and equipped more than 200 coaches. Certification courses run through the year.
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