Keystone Football
Academy
The Keystone Football Academy(KFA) has been established with the aim of developing and promoting the sport of football in Hyderabad with a special focus on grassroots training. Hosted on a top class FIFA certified artificial turf within the Keystone International School, the Keystone Football Academy is managed by a team of young and aspiring football professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience in football.
Keystone Football
Academy
14,000 SFT of Artificial turf surround by a synthetic athletics track
FIFA certified Artificial turf
Spacious Warm up and seating area
Restrooms
The Keystone Football Academy (KFA) is located in the Financial District, west of Hyderabad. Our academy offers a state-of-the-art, 14,000 sq ft synthetic ground facility built to FIFA standards. Conveniently accessible to all, KFA ensures a secure environment, with the safety of children being our top priority. Our facility is fully monitored by trained personnel to provide a healthy and safe atmosphere for all young players.
Facility
The main focus of the Keystone Football Academy is on grassroots training. To provide a strong foundation for students which will help them excel in the sport. For students within the age of 5 and 16 years old, the primary objective is to provide structured training sessions and drills whereby trainees can significantly- Improve their football skills, confidence and fitness while encouraging their love for the sport by providing them with a fun learning environment. The focus of the coaches will be to help students discover their strengths by helping them apply the skills acquired through training drills in small sided practice games and to promote an active and social lifestyle through participation in an outdoor activity in a team Environment.
Program Structure
Engaging Exercises (Warm-up, Agility and Speed Exercises)
Structured Drills (Shooting, Passing, Dribbling, Defending)
Ball Skill Development
Transferring Ball Skills to a Game environment
Promoting Team-work
General Motor Skill Development
Encourage and Develop Confidence
Training Methodology
Our training plan is customized with specific characteristics which are concentrated upon more at specific points in a player’s growth. The different levels help in gradual progression of the player with respect to technical, tactical, mental and physical elements of the sport. Technical- Ball control, passing accuracy, dribbling, tackling, and shooting technique. Tactical- Reading the game, interceptions, controlling the speed of the game, anticipation of the football and of the movement of other players, positioning. Mental-Discipline, self-knowledge, motivation, leadership, the ability to work well in a team. Physical-Agility, speed, strength, and endurance.
We also focus on training the student through progression. We have a level system which
helps us gauge and monitor each student and helps the students and coach work on
progression through developing the required skills in each category necessary.
Grassroots Training
Toddler football aims at children in the age bracket of 4 years to 7 years old.
Toddlers Football Program
Aim
1) Introducing children to the sport at a young age
2) Encouraging physical activity and fitness in toddlers
3) Associating sports with fun
4) Teaching team work
Vision
1) To have young kids, toddlers take up football as a sport
2) Help each child build motor skills coordination
3) Let children enjoy the sport and learn with the ball and build confidence through it.
Objective
1) Have children associate sports with fun and want to take up sports in the future
2) Improve fitness and physical activity amongst toddlers
3) Build the feeling of sportsmanship at a young age
4) Encourage parents to support organised sport for toddlers
5) Build the culture of sports being inclusive for all and not just for sports oriented
children.
Level 1
Motor Skills: Induction to Neuromuscular activities to improve coordination and develop basic skills with respect to fundamental elements of the sport.
Dribbling: Achieving the right technique of using the inner and outer foot forms of dribbling in an obstacle free drill.
Passing : Achieving the technique of using the inner – side foot pass and a lace pass
Touch: Working on touch of the ball with different parts of the body such as Head , thighs and feet.
Footwork: Introduction to the skill of juggling the ball with the feet and shooting technique.
Level 2
Technique : Progression to foundation of dribbling and passing technique
Dribbling: Achieving the right technique of using the inner and outer foot forms of dribbling in an obstacle and zig-zag drills.
Passing: Progression on the technique of pass and direction.
Footwork: Develop the skill of receiving and stopping the moving ball Agility: Developing quickness and sharpness with the use of ball.
Footwork: Introduction to the skill of juggling the ball with the feet and shooting technique.
Level 3
Skills: Induction to basic skills such as step – overs and turns.
Dribbling: Achieving different turns and change in direction while dribbling.
Passing: Progression of passing with a partner by using different body parts.
Footwork: Introduction to the skill of juggling the ball with the feet and shooting technique.
Strength and Agility: Introduction to Lower body and Core training and endurance activities.
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Level 4
Technique : Progression of passing and shooting technique
Dribbling : Achieving the ability to get away from the defender and on the ball movement with pressure
Passing: Progression of passing with a partner by using different methods and drills such as one touch passing, two touch and team building drills.
Footwork: Introduction to the off the ball movement and skill of first touch.
Strength and Agility: Complete body strength training with progressive drills on change in direction.
At Keystone Football Academy, a wide range of skill-specific training programs are conducted by international coaches. They follow best practices from around the world creating opportunities for student-athletes to obtain international scholarships to leading organizations like the International Sports Academy (ISA).
Global Exposure
At Keystone Football Academy, a wide range of skill-specific training programs are conducted by international coaches. They follow best practices from around the world creating opportunities for student-athletes to obtain international scholarships to leading organizations like the International Sports Academy (ISA).
Leadership
Ms. Srilakshmi is an experienced educator who founded Keystone School with a vision to introduce innovative learning methodologies. To promote critical thinking, freedom with responsibility, and a sense of community to better prepare children to adapt and thrive as they become the citizens of tomorrow.
She has successfully established Keystone as the first authentic Project-Based Learning High School in Hyderabad and personally oversees all the curricular and co-curricular activities at the school. Her belief in sport as a medium of learning is reflected in the variety of sports activities and facilities on the school campus including the Keystone Basketball Academy.
Srilakshmi Reddy
Founder & Director, Keystone School
Our Head Coach- Mr Faisal Jabri is a professional football player with vast experience of the sport. He has represented the state in multiple national tournaments right from the U-16 age category onwards. He has also represented the state in the Santosh Trophy and played in the prestigious Durand Cup with different clubs. He ventured into the coaching field almost 8 years ago working with children from the age of 8 onwards and helping them realize their footballing potential. Hosting tournaments and ensuring children participate in a lot of matches to improve their skills and learn to play in different environments is his way.
Mr Faisal Jabri
Head Coach
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