A typical Macclesfield FC Junior Academy training session is designed to challenge players from a physical, psychological, technical and tactical perspective. Each session can be broken down into four key components, within which specific attributes are introduced, explored, and expanded upon. One component is directly and logically linked to the next, creating a clear and coherent flow for each player.

Each exercise demands physical gestures, skilful execution and conceptual understanding that all relate back to the game. We present them as challenges to the players and their task is to provide solutions whilst under a range of different levels of pressure and scenarios.

As with each exercise methodically linking to the next, each training session also follows the same process – ultimately sitting within the overall Macclesfield FC Junior Academy curriculum and long-term plan for player development.