Located in Cardiff, Dragons Training Centre is the leading football coaching centre for girls aged 4-16. As the girls training centre of Cardiff City LFC, the most successful women's football club in Wales, Dragons Training Centre boasts a proud history of producing top-notch talent, including notable players such as Captain Sophie Ingle, NWSL superstar Jess Fishlock MBE, and current Wales goalkeeper Laura O'Sullivan.
Recognising the importance of developing technical skills from an early age, Dragons Training Centre offers sessions that provide a space for girls to enhance their skills while continuing to play for their current clubs. This unique approach allows girls to focus on their individual development, make new friends, and challenge themselves alongside players from other clubs across the city.
Weekly sessions are held on Friday evenings at Amdani Hi @ Ocean Way, the FAW-accredited women's and girls' football hub. The schedule includes a huddle for beginners aged 4-9 and technical sessions for different age groups, ranging from under 11 to under 16. All coaches at Dragons Training Centre are DBS checked, ensuring a safe environment for all participants, and there will always be a qualified First Aider present during the sessions.
To further elevate the training experience, Dragons Training Centre has partnered with Soccer Profile, the world's leading training and metrics platform. Monthly assessments are conducted using testing methods developed by Soccer Profile in collaboration with leading coaching centres worldwide. These assessments help players identify their strengths and weaknesses, compare their skills with top League Academy players, and focus their training on areas that need improvement.
Membership to Dragons Training Centre comes with an array of benefits, including weekly group training sessions, a home skills programme called “Technical Tuesdays,” a Soccer Profile Licence, opportunities to meet the Cardiff City LFC mascot, visits from Cardiff City LFC first team players, and even a chance to secure a Cardiff City LFC season ticket.
In conclusion, Dragons Training Centre stands out as Cardiff's number one football coaching centre for girls aged 4-16. With its affiliation to Cardiff City LFC, commitment to technical development, and partnerships with Soccer Profile, Dragons Training Centre offers a comprehensive and top-quality training environment for aspiring young footballers.