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At Forestdale FC, our U7–U16 teams take part in a structured weekly training programme and showcase their development in competitive Tandridge League fixtures.

Training Programme

At Forestdale FC, our players train three hours each week as part of a structured and carefully designed programme to fully support their development.
Early in the week, every player takes part in a Small-Sided Games (SSG) session, designed to give them maximum touches on the ball and create real match-like situations. These sessions include:
  • 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 challenges to develop dribbling, defending, and combination play
  • Overloads and underloads such as 2v1s and 3v2s to teach quick decision-making
  • Pitches with varied conditions to encourage adaptability and creativity
  • Different opposition challenges to stretch every player, no matter their level
Players are constantly challenged — by the coach, by the pitch size, and by the level of the opposition — to ensure they are learning in a realistic, game-focused environment.
Technical & Tactical Preparation

Later in the week, just before match day, players take part in a session that focuses on the theme of the week taken directly from our club’s coaching syllabus. This might include playing out from the back, pressing, or defending the box.
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Each session combines:
  • Game-based practices to work on decision-making under pressure
  • Isolated technical drills to refine passing, dribbling, and ball mastery
  • Small-sided games to bring everything together in realistic match scenarios
This ensures players go into the weekend fully prepared — technically, tactically, and mentally — for the challenges they’ll face in their matches.
​Match Day
On match day, players arrive 30 minutes before kick-off to take part in a structured warm-up. This includes:
  • Isolated technical practices to activate their touch and movement
  • Game-based activities to prepare for match scenarios
  • Tactical reminders linked to the weekly theme and club philosophy

Everything we do on match day reflects our club’s philosophy: to develop confident, intelligent players who can perform under pressure and enjoy their football.

Club Achievements

2020/21
U12 - Tandridge Unbeaten Division Winners

2021/22
U13 - Tandridge League Division Winners
U14 - Tandridge League Division Winners

U9 Rooks - Tandridge Autumn Gold Plate Winners
U9 Knights - Tandridge Spring Gold Trophy Winners
U7 Knights - Tandridge Spring Gold Trophy Winners


2022/23
U13 - Tandridge Trophy Winners
U13 - Tandridge League Division Winners

U9 Blues - EEYFL Treasurer’s Cup Winners
U10 Rooks - Tandridge Spring Gold Trophy Winners

U8 Reds - Tandridge Spring Gold Shield Runners Up
U9 Knights - Tandridge Gold Cup Runners Up

2023/24
U14 - Tandridge Division 1 League Winners

U7 Rooks - Tandridge Spring Silver Cup Winners
U7 Bishops - Tandridge Spring Silver Plate Winners
U11 Knights - Tandridge Autumn Gold Trophy Winners
U11 Bishops - Tandridge Spring Copper Vase Winners

U11 Rooks - Tandridge Autumn Gold Trophy Runners Up
U13 Knights - Tandridge Spring Cup Runners Up
U7 Knights - Tandridge Spring Gold Cup Runners Up
U8 Knights - Tandridge Spring Silver Cup Runners Up
U9 Knights - Tandridge Spring Bronze Shield Runners Up

2024/25
U14 Rooks - Tandridge Division 4 Runners Up

U10 Bishops - Tandridge Autumn Gold Vase Winners
U7 Rooks - Tandridge Spring Silver Shield Winners
U9 Rooks - Tandridge Spring Silver Shield Winners

U7 Knights - Tandridge Spring Gold Cup Runners Up
U8 Reds - Tandridge Spring Gold Cup Runners Up
U10 Rooks - Tandridge Spring Gold Shield Runners Up

Forestdale FC Registration

Please only complete this registration if your child has been officially offered a place at Forestdale FC.
​Click the link below to proceed.
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