CNS Academy

Welcome to the CNS Coaching Academy
Where South Dublin’s youth come to grow — as players and as people.

We’re not just another football academy.
We’re a movement built on energy, fun, and real player development.

At CNS Coaching, we believe that every child deserves to love the game and have the chance to improve, regardless of their starting point. That’s why we’ve built an academy that delivers high-level coaching, joy-filled sessions, and a clear development pathway every week.

🟦 Based in South Dublin
🟥 Ages 5–15 | All Abilities Welcome
🟦 Two Venues | Both on Friday Nights
🟥 Structured, Progressive Curriculum

Our 3 Core Values

⚡ ENERGY

We bring the buzz. Every session is alive with movement, intensity, and purpose. We keep kids active, focused, and fully engaged from the first whistle to the last.

  • Fast-paced sessions

  • Motivating coaches

  • Always something new

😄 FUN

Fun isn’t a bonus — it’s a building block. When kids love what they’re doing, they try harder, stay longer, and learn faster. We create a safe, joyful space where kids can take risks, make mistakes, and grow.

  • Games-based learning

  • Laughter encouraged

  • Confidence through enjoyment

🚀 DEVELOPMENT

This is where we truly stand out. Our entire academy is built around a clear player development model, designed to take kids from wherever they are… to wherever they want to go.

We focus on:

Technical Growth

  • Ball mastery

  • First touch

  • Dribbling, passing, shooting

Tactical Awareness

  • Movement off the ball

  • Decision making

  • Game intelligence

Physical Development

  • Agility, balance, coordination

  • Speed and strength fundamentals

  • Injury prevention

Mental & Emotional Skills

  • Growth mindset

  • Focus, resilience, and communication

  • Leadership and team play

Whether your child is new to the game or preparing for elite trials, we guide their journey with care and expertise.

 

How Our Academy Works

🗓️ When: Every Friday night
📍 Where:

  • St Joseph’s AFC, South Dublin

  • Cabinteely FC, South Dublin

⚽ Who: Boys & Girls, Ages 5–15
✅ Grouped by age and ability
✅ Tailored session plans
✅ Delivered by UEFA-qualified coaches

Our Weekly Session Flow

Each 2-hour session follows a consistent, fun & high-impact structure:

  1. Intro and visual learning - to prepare the players for the sessions

  2. Ball Mastery & Movement Prep - The focus here is to develop the player’s technical ability and fundamental movement skills

  3. Technical & Tactical Skill Blocks - Improving our player’s technical skills and tactical understanding is key to the programme.

  4. Small-Sided Games (SSGs) – where the learning comes alive

  5. Debrief - To help players understand the learning from each session via positive feedback

The CNS Commitment

We’re here to support:

  • The quiet kid who’s just finding their voice

  • The confident player who needs more challenge

  • The football-mad youngster who dreams big

No pressure. No politics. Just honest, elite coaching with a heart.

Want to See the Energy Firsthand?

✅ Book a free trial
✅ Meet the coaches
✅ Let your child feel the difference

🎯 No pushy sales. Just great coaching.