Five phases, from 6 to 18
One ball, one rail, five stations. A player is worked at each station in order, and no station can be skipped because the next one assumes it.
Assessment is written at the end of every phase: what improved, what is behind, and what the player needs before the next group. Parents get that in writing. The same five phases run at Kothanur and at Suleja.
The pathway, as a machine
The carriage moves the ball from station to station. Each head works one property and then gets out of the way. Choose a station to read what happens there.
Choose a station, or use the arrow keys. The carriage carries one ball through all five.
Grassroots
Ages 6 to 9
Station one begins at ages 6 to 9. Station five ends the pathway at 18 and over, where the work turns to contracts and career management.
What each phase asks for
Grassroots development
- A strong technical base
- Teamwork and respect
- A reason to keep playing
Ball mastery, coordination, enjoyment and discipline.
Foundation phase
- Regional competition
- Exchange camps
Technical excellence, positional awareness, age appropriate conditioning.
Youth elite phase
- National leagues
- International youth tournaments
- Scouting visibility
Tactical intelligence, mental toughness, game discipline.
Professional preparation
- International trials
- Club partnerships
- Scholarship readiness
Match intelligence, elite fitness, professionalism.
Professional transition
- Professional and semi professional placements
- Collegiate football pathways
Career management, contracts, longevity.
Start at station one
Intakes happen through the year. Send an application with the player’s age group and position, and the staff will place them in the right phase for a trial session.
For fees, term dates and anything specific to one ground, ask the office at india@zoeventures.one.