Training

Where to find us

Our training venues vary dependent on the time of year and age of your child - please check for full information below. 

All children MUST wear appropriate footwear and shin pads to training and for Mini Soccer, they must be accompanied by a parent or carer for the duration of the session.

Please note that all our training venues are on school premises where smoking (including Vapes) and dogs are NOT permitted at any time.

Summer (April - October) 

Development Squad
(Reception & Year 1)

Venue: Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, Notley Rd, Braintree CM7 1WY

When: Saturdays, 09.30 to 10.30

Surface: Sports Hall

Footwear: Trainers / astros

Mini Soccer
(Year 2 to Year 5)

Venue: Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, Notley Rd, Braintree CM7 1WY

When: Saturdays, 09.00 to 10.00

Surface: Grass

Footwear: Football boots

Youth Football
(Year 6 and over)

Venue: Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, Notley Rd, Braintree CM7 1WY

When: Weekday evenings

Surface: Grass

Footwear: Football boots

Winter (November - March) 

Development Squad
(Reception & Year 1)

Venue: Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, Notley Rd, Braintree CM7 1WY

When: Saturdays, 09.30 to 10.30

Surface: Sports Hall

Footwear: Trainers / astros

Mini Soccer
(Year 2 to Year 5)

Venue: Lyons Hall Primary School, Deerleap Way, CM7 9FH

When: Saturday mornings

Surface: All-weather

Footwear: Football boots / astros

Youth Football
(Year 6 and over)

Venue: Tabor Academy, Panfield Ln, Braintree CM7 5XP

When: Weekday evenings

Surface: All-weather

Footwear: Football boots / astros


Our aim is to ensure all BYFC coaches hold the level 1 FA coaching badge, with the club covering any course booking and admin fees. 

Coaches who have completed these courses will wear a white training top - those who haven't taken the course yet are encouraged to do so.