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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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)
(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.