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Football planning for youth coaches

Training that fits your team.

Eleven players and half a pitch? Tell Gambeta who’s coming, what kit you have and what you want to coach. Get a timed football session with diagrams and instructions you can use tonight.

2 free sessions per monthNo card required

Sample sessionFree to view

The team brief

  • U13 Girls
  • 8 players
  • 60 min
  • 2 mini-goals

Create space to receive and play forward

  1. 00–06
  2. 06–14
  3. 14–29
  4. 29–45
  5. 45–58
  6. 58–60
2v2 Show, Receive & Progress2 parallel stations
A 2v2 drill diagram with a pass, a carry through the upper gate and a counter to the left scoring line
Explore the plan and printable PDF

How it works

From squad brief to the touchline.

Start with what you have tonight. Gambeta puts the activities, timings and setup into one plan you can take to training.

Plan for my team
  1. 01

    Describe tonight’s training

    Set the goal, age group, numbers and time. Add what matters for your team, like a shared pitch, mixed ability or one goalkeeper.

  2. 02

    Get drills that fit the brief

    Choose Progressive or Play–Practice–Play. Gambeta plans the groups, stations and timings around your players and available kit.

  3. 03

    Run it, then build on it

    Use Pitch Mode or take the A4 PDF. Adapt a drill if numbers change and carry your squad into the next session.

On the pitch

Take the plan with you.

Open the free example

Pitch Mode

One drill at a time.

Open your plan on your phone. See the diagram and the cues for the current activity, and use the timer to keep practice moving.

A4 PDF

Bring a copy to training.

Download the session with setup notes, drill timings and ready diagrams. Print it or share it with your assistant coach.

Before you start

A few things coaches ask.

Can I try Gambeta for free?

Yes. You can view, run and download the public example without an account. Create a free account for two personalised AI sessions per month. No card is required.

Will the plan fit the players and equipment I have?

You choose the age group, number of players, time and equipment. Gambeta builds the practice around that brief. If fewer players turn up, you can adapt a drill for the new numbers.

Can I choose how the session is structured?

Yes. Progressive sessions build from technical work into an opposed practice and game. Play–Practice–Play starts with a game, works on a specific problem, then returns to the game.

Can I take a session to training on my phone or on paper?

Use Pitch Mode to run the session one activity at a time, with diagrams, instructions and a timer. You can also download an A4 PDF to print or share.

What if I want to change a drill or build on last week?

Edit your saved plan or adjust an individual drill. When you plan the next session, Gambeta can carry forward the squad and equipment from a previous plan.

What ages can I plan for?

Gambeta supports age groups from U8 through adult. You can set the age group and add context about ability and the team before generating.

Your next training night

Build a plan for the squad you have.

Start with two free sessions a month. Your plans are yours to edit and print.

Gambeta | Free AI Football & Soccer Session Planner