What does training look like at the pinnacle of youth football? Which principles, ideas and approaches do national teams follow, how are they set up, and what specific challenges do they face? How are certain topics addressed in team meetings? Several associations opened their doors to the FIFA Training Centre and disseminated unique insights into these aspects of high-performance youth football.

One of the reasons football clubs engender such devotion among their fans is that they all have their own individual identities and cultures. This series examines how clubs and coaches from around the world approach the game, and shows that a club’s identity is expressed on the training ground every bit as much as in the stands on a match day.

When reflecting on a team's success, players often point to a coach's perspective on training as a crucial factor. But what do these perspectives on training entail? From the outside, it can be difficult to get the complete picture. The Training Perspectives section brings the innovative concepts and methodologies of a select group of coaching experts to the forefront. Learn from them as they share their unique perspectives on training and its rationale.