Athletic Youth Club (AYC)

Weekly Athletic Development Programme

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Build Better Movers for Life

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The Athletic Youth Club (AYC) is an evidence-informed long-term athletic development programme designed to help children become stronger, faster, more coordinated and more confident through expert coaching in a fun and supportive environment.

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AYC develops the physical foundations that underpin success across all sports and physical activity. Whether your child plays football, rugby, cricket, netball, athletics, gymnastics or simply enjoys being active, our programme develops the athletic qualities that benefit every young person for sport, physical education and everyday life.

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Our structured programme is built around the principles of long-term athletic development, ensuring children develop at the right pace for their age and stage of development. Every session is carefully planned using the latest research and evidence-informed coaching practices to improve speed, coordination, strength, balance, agility, movement skills and physical literacy, while building confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of being active.

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Unlike many children's sports programmes, at AYC every athlete's development is tracked throughout the programme using age-appropriate performance assessments, allowing both athletes and parents to see measurable progress over time.

 

AYC is delivered by highly experienced youth athletic development specialists who understand how children learn, grow and develop. Our coaching creates a positive environment where every child is challenged appropriately, encouraged to enjoy the process and supported to reach their individual potential.

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Above all, we believe that fun in the fundamentals is never forgotten. When children enjoy training, they learn more, move better and build habits that last a lifetime.

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The AYC F.U.N.D. Framework

Everything we do is underpinned by our F.U.N.D. Framework, ensuring every session develops the complete young athlete.

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F – Functional Movement
Developing the fundamental movement skills that underpin athletic performance.

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U – Understanding Movement
Teaching athletes how and why they move, building confidence and movement competence.

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N – Neural Development
Improving coordination, balance, rhythm, reaction speed and the connection between the brain and body.

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D – Decision Making
Developing adaptable athletes who can react, solve movement challenges and perform confidently in dynamic environments.

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Our Three Development Stages & AYC Pathway​

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Stage 1: Athletic FUNdamentals

Typically Ages 6–8

Developing confidence through running, jumping, landing, balancing, throwing and fundamental movement skills in a fun, engaging environment.

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Stage 2: Athletic Development

Typically Ages 9–11

Building athletic qualities including speed, agility, acceleration, strength foundations, coordination and physical literacy.

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Stage 3: Athletic Performance

Typically Ages 12–16

Developing advanced speed, power, strength, change of direction, reactive movement and performance qualities.

Age ranges are a guide. Athletes may progress into the next stage a year earlier or later depending on their physical development, movement competency and readiness.

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Who Is AYC For?

AYC is suitable for children aged 6–16 years, whether they're taking their first steps into sport or already competing regularly.

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Across the programme, athletes develop:

• Speed and acceleration

• Strength and power

• Agility and change of direction

• Balance and coordination

• Physical literacy

• Confidence and resilience

• Decision-making and reaction skills

Alongside regular performance testing to monitor individual progress throughout the year.

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Programme Details

📍 Venue: Noadswood School

📅 Dates: Thursday 10th September – Thursday 25th March (Term Time Only)

🕔 Time: Thursdays | 5:00pm – 6:00pm

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Why Choose AYC?

AYC is more than a weekly sports session. It's a structured long-term athletic development programme that helps children move better, perform better and develop confidence for sport and life.

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Our evidence-informed coaching ensures every child progresses at their own pace while enjoying the journey, because fun in the fundamentals is never forgotten.