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FUNiño METHODOLOGY
Recognised as one of the best methods by many football clubs and football schools around the world.
FUNiño Fun Football
Program based on FUNiño methodology for U4−8 players.
FUNiño is recognised as the best football program for young kids by many football clubs and schools.
Horst Wein, the FUNiño author, is known as "the coach of coaches" having mentored and influenced over 12,000 football coaches across 56 countries around the world during the last 28 years.
Horst Wein, the FUNiño author, is known as "the coach of coaches" having mentored and influenced over 12,000 football coaches across 56 countries around the world during the last 28 years.
| FUNiño Fun Football FUNiño is designed to create an atmosphere in which our children will have fun, be able to express themselves and perceive training as a natural and interesting activity. It provides a great variety of progressive games and exercises, enabling children to develop their skills step-by-step. The programme offers a series of 26 games. The games are professionally developed based on an age-wise guide. The main focus is to develop passion for football and basic movement skills with ball. These skills will create the foundation for future development and are vital for all aspects of a child's life. |
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Our qualified coaches take care of the children and program all year round from Monday to Saturday, rain or shine. So that you can always choose the day of the week that suits your schedule.
U4—U8 Funino Fun Football Program
Parent Testimonial
Why choose football and FUNiño for your child?
FUNiño is recognised as one of the best methods by many football clubs and football schools around the world.
Easy Learning
FUNiño Fun Football is easy to understand and learn, even for pre-schoolers.
Better Feeling
Experiencing success brings greater self-confidence, satisfaction, and motivation.
More Action
Lots of dribbling and passing means each player gets more action.
Skill Development
Develops all the basic skills - controlling, passing, dribbling, shooting, and tackling.
Safe to Take Risks
The game allows players to improvise and take risks without the fear of making mistakes.
More Mastery
Repetition of basic game situations allows every player to master them.
"FUNiño focuses on learning the game well rather than just about winning the game. If only all six year old's began their career this way then maybe they would reach teenage years loving and appreciating the skills needed, rather than checking their trophy cupboard."
Ciaran, Portmarnock AFC