Grassroots football is where the game begins. This space brings together practical coaching tips, age-appropriate training ideas, and inspiring stories from around the world. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your sessions, these resources are designed to support inclusive, enjoyable, and player-centred development—wherever you coach.

Created by FIFA’s grassroots and youth football experts, this section offers practical, age-specific coaching tips to help young players enjoy the game and develop at their own pace. The guidance is tailored to different stages of development, giving coaches simple and effective ideas for creating fun, inclusive, and meaningful training experiences.

These ready-to-use training sessions are designed to be inclusive, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate. Suitable for all abilities, each session focuses on core skills and player engagement. Sessions are typically structured in three parts: a warm-up, a main activity, and a concluding game or exercise.

Across the world, grassroots football looks different, but the passion is the same. This section shares stories, training examples, and organisational models from grassroots clubs in diverse regions. Discover how they train, how they’re structured, and the unique challenges they face in their local contexts.