In 2014, the FAI established a Technical Advisory Group, which brought together experienced football people to review all aspects of how the underage game is played in Ireland and how we can make the changes required to increase standards across the country.
They set out to develop an overall philosophy that is based on a player-focused model. This required the FAI to adapt the game to meet the needs of children and not change children to meet the requirements of the game.
If children enjoy their earliest experiences of football then they are more likely to improve and to remain in the game. The reasons for children playing football and their expectations and values are quite different from those of adults.
Check out the video below and let the children play!