Resources 

New Zealand Football Junior Framework

​​​​​​​Through the McDonald’s Junior Framework players will experience age appropriate games and coaching in a programme that is specifically tailored to meet their wants and needs. It consists of standardised playing formats, clear outcomes and training recommendations for each stage of a player’s development, ensuring alignment will be achieved across New Zealand in McDonald’s Junior Football and Futsal as well as increased support for our volunteer coaches.​​​​​​​

The McDonald’s Skills Centre provide an aligned, co-ordinated approach to junior players, aged 9-12 years, wishing to access another high quality, enjoyable football and/or futsal experience that enhances skill development.

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New Zealand Football Youth Framework

The McDonald's Youth Framework provides clear pathways for young players ensuring that young footballers can access opportunities to play at an appropriate level.

Regardless of motivation or ability levels, players should enjoy a high-quality experience at all stages. The framework aims to meet the needs of all youth players, while ensuring they can move across the spectrum from community recreational football through to the talent excel pathway.

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Retreating Line

We are at an important time in the development of young players and Mini Football (7v7, 9v9) are the “Golden Years’ of learning. NZ Football have introduced the Retreating Line to provide more opportunity for more players to be involved and enjoy the game.

The NZ Football Retreating Line Document has been developed to help all clubs, coaches, club based referees, parents and players, who are participating in football games utilising the Retreating Line. 

NZ Football Learn

NZF Learn is an online learning platform that will be the home for Coach and Referee Education for football in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It provides online modules for coaches and referees that can be completed from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to learn about key concepts before bringing the learning to life on the field or court.​​​​​​​

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Coachmate

Make coaching football fun and easy for the whole team. Improve your coaching skills with practice games and plans made by pro’s, get everyone in sync with team management, and learn how to set your team up to thrive.

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NZ Football Performance and Prevention

NZ’s dedicated football education and resource hub, designed to help you get the most out of yourself, and your players.

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Referee Courses

Being a football referee comes with various benefits

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