Suitable For YOUTH Footballers Of All Positions Ages 9-18
PRO FOOTBALL ATHLETE
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Bespoke Strength & Conditioning For YOUTH Footballers Aiming For Pro Club & International Selection
Don't let PHYSICAL limitations hold back your child's footballing talent.

Pro Football Athlete's proven 12 phase fitness transformation system helps technically talented youth footballers build the speed, strength, fitness and athleticism that gets them selected.
PARENT FEEDBACK
"His strength, speed and stamina are incredible..."
“I think the programme is fantastic. There’s nothing else like it...”
“As experts you see things that I just would never see, it’s great.”
“We’re super-thrilled, I love the feedback and data.”
"His strength on the ball and protection of it is now very good..."
"On Monday night at training he was a totally different player."
“He was already fast but now he’s even faster than before...”
"The training and coaching is even better than I expected..."
"I wanted him to be doing the right things at the right time..."
HOW IT WORKS
Watch the video below for a full walkthrough of the step by step training process outlined below.
The programme is delivered 100% remotely through our private training app and 1-1 video calls.

This enables players worldwide to access specialist, professional-level football strength and conditioning coaching from home, without the need for a gym membership or travelling to multiple in-person coaching sessions each week.

Here's exactly how we'll take your child from their current athletic ability to the physical standards required for PRO CLUB FOOTBALL (and beyond):
✅  STEP 1: Comprehensive Football Athleticism Assessment

In-depth physical testing, movement, posture and sprint mechanics video analysis, with a detailed report comparing your child's athletic strengths and weaknesses against elite age-level standards.
✅  STEP 2: Tailored Strength & Conditioning Programme

Fully personalised training designed around your child's assessment results, stage of development, football schedule and performance goals, covering: 

Football Athleticism Development:

Strength, power, explosiveness, speed, acceleration, sprint mechanics, stamina, repeat sprint ability, agility, footwork, change of direction, striking power, core strength, balance, stability, coordination, movement quality, mobility, flexibility and injury resilience.

Training Structure, Preparation & Recovery:

In-season, off-season and pre-season training, warm-ups, cool-downs, pre-match preparation and post-match recovery.
✅  STEP 3: Personalised Nutrition Plan

 Tailored to your child's training and match schedule to support performance, recovery, growth and physical development.
✅ STEP 4: Ongoing 1-1 Coaching & Video Feedback

Monthly progress 1-1 calls, ongoing video analysis and personalised coaching support 24/7 within the app.
✅ STEP 5: Regular Reassessments & Progress Tracking

Repeat athletic assessments every 90 days, with objective performance data to measure improvements and guide future training.
✅ STEP 6: THE OUTCOME

A stronger, faster, fitter and more explosive footballer, possessing the PHYSICAL and ATHLETIC qualities required to compete at pro club academy and international level for their age group, with the confidence and physical readiness to maximise their chances of selection.
PLAYER RESULTS
"Selected to represent Scotland for his age group..."
"Scouted by the Swiss national team and Young Boys..."
"Invited to train with the performance group and older players..."
"Already seeing a difference in performance just 2 weeks in..."
"Ready to challenge for the academy spots..."
"Feeling much stronger and fitter on the pitch..."
"Fitness and speed now standing out compared to others on the team..."
"Selected for the highest level team in the region..."
"Speed personal best broken 4 x since joining..."
"Young talent of the month award 2 x in a row..."
"Learnt so much and improved in every area..."
"Last year he missed out, this year he got selected for the academy..."
Already seeing a difference 1 month in, he never misses a session...
Faster, more confident and much, much happier in just 6 weeks...
Brilliant support and already seeing a difference in performance...
MEET THE COACHES
James Donnelly
I'm a Football Strength & Conditioning Coach with more than 15 years' experience helping ambitious young footballers develop the physical qualities required for higher levels of the game.

Before becoming a coach, I spent 9 years at Wycombe Wanderers FC, trained with the first team at 16 and represented England Schoolboys U18s before a career-ending hip injury changed my path.

That experience led me to dedicate my career to studying and applying football-specific strength and conditioning. I completed a BSc degree in Sports Science, a Master's in Football Strength & Conditioning, and have since spent more than 15 years refining the coaching system used inside PRO Football Athlete.

Since 2016, more than 50,000 footballers have followed Matchfit Football training programmes, with many progressing to professional academies and even international football.

Everything inside PRO Football Athlete has been built around one goal: helping ambitious players systematically develop the strength, speed, power, fitness and athleticism modern football demands through a plan which is bespoke to them.
Yianni Kyriacou
Yianni is one of our lead Football Strength & Conditioning Coaches and will play a key role in supporting your child's development throughout their journey with PRO Football Athlete.

He holds a Master's degree in Strength & Conditioning and has more than 15 years of coaching experience, including working within professional football environments.

Over the past six years, Yianni has worked alongside James, helping hundreds of players and their families implement the PRO Football Athlete system, providing ongoing guidance, accountability and support to ensure players continue progressing week after week.
Anze Pockaj
Anže is our Football Nutrition Coach and works closely with players to ensure their nutrition supports both their football performance and long-term physical development.

A former professional goalkeeper, Anže went on to specialise in football performance nutrition following his playing career, developing expertise in helping footballers fuel their training, maximise recovery and perform consistently throughout the season.

He has a particular focus on the nutritional needs of youth footballers, understanding the unique demands of balancing training, matches, school and periods of rapid growth.

As part of the PRO Football Athlete coaching team, Anže helps players build simple, sustainable nutrition habits that support their strength, speed, energy levels, recovery and overall athletic development.
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUTH FOOTBALLERS WHO:
✅ Have been invited to academy trials and want to arrive physically prepared

✅ Are struggling to keep up with the pace and intensity of academy football

✅ Lose possession because they're too easily pushed off the ball

✅ Are moving up an age group who need to cope with greater physical demands

✅ Want to stand out physically to coaches at upcoming trials

✅ Want to maximise their chances of progressing to first-team football

✅ Have been told they're technically good enough, but "not physically ready"

✅ Feel they're on the verge of pro academy selection, but need that extra physical edge

✅ Are at risk of being released from a pro club due to physical limitations

✅ Are already pro academy players, and aiming for international selection

✅ Want to feel more confident competing against bigger, stronger players

✅ Need a clear, structured plan which is bespoke to them so they know exactly what training to do and why

✅ Need training that fits easily around school, team training and matches

✅ Want the athleticism which allows their technical ability to shine throughout the match

✅ Want to show their best when scouts are watching

✅ Want the confidence of knowing they’ve prepared properly when an opportunity comes
LOOK INSIDE THE PROGRAMME
Video Analysis Calls Preview
The Science Behind The Training Process
THE PRO-FIT METHOD
Everything Your Child Needs To Become A PRO Level Football Athlete
The Pro Football Athlete Programme isn’t just a collection of workouts.

Everything is built around our PRO-FIT Training Method, developed and refined through years of specialist education, scientific research, practical coaching and real-world player testing.

Instead of piecing together random gym workouts, speed sessions and fitness drills, your child follows one complete, proven training process which is tailored to them and systematically develops every aspect of their athletic performance for football.

Here's What PRO-FIT Stands For:

P — PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Develop the strength, speed, power, stamina, injury resilience and movement qualities needed to handle the greater physical and athletic demands of pro club and international-level football.

R — RECOVERY

Build your child’s ability to handle increasing training and match loads, recover efficiently and repeatedly perform at a high level week after week.

O — OPTIMISED NUTRITION

Maximise your child’s energy, recovery and adaptations from training, helping them make faster progress and get more from the same training effort.

F — FOCUS & MINDSET

Develop the confidence, discipline and consistency needed to train with purpose, respond to setbacks and keep progressing towards long-term football goals.

I — INDIVIDUALISED COACHING

Identify and address individual limitations in your child’s athleticism that could otherwise go unnoticed for years, while ensuring their training targets exactly what THEY need to improve.

T — TRANSFORMATION

Combine every element above with our coaches’ unique expertise and experience to achieve a football-specific athletic transformation your child simply can’t get anywhere else.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is this in-person or online?

Everything from the training, assessments, video analysis, feedback calls and programming is completed and followed online.

To make real progress from strength and conditioning as a youth footballer there needs to be mutliple sessions per week and ongoing tracking and support. This is where an in-person approach becomes financially and logistically impossible for many football families and often results in parents spending thousands in coaching fees with little progress to show for it.

PRO Football Athlete solves that problem, providing a superior and more convenient training solution which is more cost effective and can be followed from home with a basic range of equipment by youth footballers worldwide.

Is PRO Football Athlete suitable for beginners?

Absolutely.

Whether your child is completely new to strength and conditioning or already has training experience, we'll tailor our process to their needs.

Every exercise is demonstrated step-by-step, allowing players to build confidence while progressing safely at their own pace.

What age is the programme suitable for?

PRO Football Athlete is designed for footballers aged 9 years and above, across all positions.

Does my child need a gym membership?

No.

The entire programme is designed so that it can be completed in a small space from home using minimal equipment. You will need a local park or pitch for the pitch sessions.

Some families choose to train in a gym, but it certainly isn't necessary to achieve excellent results.

How much training is involved?

There are normally 3 x 40-minute main workouts to complete per week, alongside their normal football training and matches.

There are also optional pre-match, pitch and recovery routines too.

We tailor everything to fit around school, football and family life.

Will this interfere with my child's club training?

Not at all.

PRO Football Athlete has been designed to complement football training, not replace it.

We'll tailor all of the training around their specific schedule.

What equipment do we need?

The first 1-2 months will be bodyweight only for beginners, so there's no obstacles to getting started.

Throughout the process the following will be required: a set of resistance bands, a range of kettlebells or dumbbells, a swiss ball, a light medicine ball, a step or box.

We can provide an Amazon shopping list if you wish to buy any of these pieces.

Can goalkeepers use the programme?

Yes.

We provide programming for all playing positions, including goalkeepers.

Can girls join the programme?

Absolutely.

The programme is suitable for both boys and girls aged 9+ who want to develop the physical qualities required for higher level football.

Is strength training safe for children?

When appropriately designed and guided, strength and conditioning is recognised as both safe and beneficial for young athletes.

We prioritise movement quality, technique and progressive development, ensuring players build strong foundations before progressing to more advanced exercises.

What support is included?

If you or your child have questions during the programme, you can contact our coaching team directly through the in-app Messenger. We'll also have regular 1-1 calls too.

Whether it's an exercise query, training advice or general guidance, we're here to help.
WHY START NOW?
The earlier a player begins systematically developing the physical qualities modern football demands, the longer they have to build an advantage that other players simply can't shortcut.

Pro scouts are actively selecting the players who not only have great technical ability, but who are also PHYSICALLY READY.

If your child is serious about reaching the highest level they can, is it worth risking another season trying to figure it all out yourself, when the solution is available right here?

As you can see from our player feedback above, physical development plays a crucial role in helping talented footballers progress to professional academies and even international level.

As the game becomes faster and more physical, players who neglect strength, speed and athleticism risk being left behind.

If your child has ambitions of reaching the highest level, investing in their physical development and getting the right guidance is one of the most important decisions you can make.

Due to the bespoke nature of the programme, we also have a limited player capacity. Apply now whilst our player intake is still open to avoid having to join a waiting list.
"I'm definitely feeling faster and more explosive..."
"He needed to be able to compete against bigger players..."
“My tracker says my top speed has increased by 1.5km per hour...”
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