U15 · YOUTH PATHWAY

U15s

Full-format 11-a-side football and the direct pathway into our U16 and U18 youth squads.

Safeguarding Notice

Players in the U15 squad are minors. In line with FA safeguarding policy we do not publish individual player names, personal details or identifying photographs. Group and match action photos are shared only with parental consent. Every coach holds a current DBS check and FA Safeguarding Children certification.

FA Future Fit

This squad plays to the FA's Youth Development Review format — right pitch, right ball, right number of players — so every child gets maximum touches and enjoyment.

Age Group

U15

FA Format

11v11

Ball Size

Size 5

Match Length

2 x 40 minutes

Training

Sunday 12:00pm

Match Day

Sunday — Junior/Youth League

Pitch size: Max 100 x 60 yards

Coaching focus

Tactical understanding, position-specific play, physical development and the mental side of the game — preparing players for youth and, eventually, open-age football.

Coaching team

All coaches: FA qualified · DBS checked · Safeguarding certified.

The FA Respect Programme

Support the child, not the score.

Parents & carers

Stay behind the designated spectator line. Encourage every player — ours and theirs. No coaching from the touchline, and no comments to the referee.

Players

Play fair, play to the whistle, shake hands at full time. Speak to the referee through the captain only. Win humbly, lose with grace.

Coaches

Fair minutes for every child. Praise effort, not just outcome. Set the standard the players and parents follow.

Zero tolerance of abuse toward match officials, players, coaches or spectators. Concerns go directly to the Club Welfare Officer.

Join the U15s

Free two-week taster for new players. Email grimsbyunitedfootballclub@gmail.com or come along on sunday 12:00pm and speak to a coach.