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 7–15 | All Abilities Welcome
🟦 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:

  • Cabinteely FC, Kilbogget Park, South Dublin

⚽ Who: Boys, Ages 7 – 14
✅ Groups by age and ability
✅ Tailored session plans
✅ Delivered by UEFA-qualified coaches

Our Weekly Session Flow

Each 1-hour session follows a consistent, fun & high-impact structure:

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

  2. Technical Warm Up’s - Ball Mastery & Movement Prep - The focus here is on developing the player’s technical ability and fundamental movement skills.

  3. Tactical Skill Blocks - Improving our player’s technical skills in a tactical setting, ie 1v1s/2v2s, this also helps the players tactical understanding and prepares them for real match situations, which is key to the players ' overall development.

  4. Small-Sided Games (SSGs) – Where learning comes alive, our players now have the opportunity to develop in a match situation.

  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 coaching with a heart, the CNS Way!

Want to See the Energy Firsthand?

✅ Book a Trial Session
✅ Meet the coaches
✅ Let your child feel the difference

🎯 No pushy sales. Just great coaching.