At PlayerFirst, we help young footballers turn potential into progress. From grassroots to elite level, we offer personalised, professional coaching for committed players aged 8+.
Our programmes build technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills — with a focus on performance across all four phases of the game: defending, attacking, and both transitions.
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We deliver On the Ball! — an innovative programme blending classroom support in literacy and numeracy with structured on-pitch coaching.
Aimed at pupils at risk of disengaging, it promotes improved attendance, participation, and attainment by linking curriculum-based learning with physical activity that builds motivation, confidence, and connection in school life.
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PlayerFirst offers a full support package to clubs — from pre-season planning to in-season delivery — tailored for all levels and age groups.
Sessions are co-designed with your coaches and focus on improving performance in all four phases: defending, attacking, and both transitions, while also building team cohesion and game intelligence.
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Our staff are committed to our vision of empowering players to reach their potential. All team members are UEFA-licensed coaches, experts in analysis and recognised talent identifiers and developers.
All staff have extensive football industry experience, having coached, played or managed internationally or in the League of Ireland.
Our team is fully referenced, Garda vetted and qualified in Child Safeguarding Procedures.