Under 9
Grassroots stage. Introduction to the game through play, with an emphasis on comfort on the ball and enjoying training.
Programmes
& player pathway.
How training is structured at Queenkay Stars FC, which age groups we run, and what happens between a player's first session and their first competitive matchday.
The pathway
Three stages,
in order.
Every player joins at the stage that fits them and moves up when the coaching staff judge they are ready. Nobody is pushed up early to fill a squad.
1
Grassroots
Ball mastery, balance and coordination through small-sided games. Sessions are short, high-repetition and deliberately fun — the aim is a child who wants to come back next week.
Focus: first touch · dribbling · basic passing · listening and teamwork
2
Development
The technical base gets tested under pressure. Players learn positions, shape and when to release the ball, and start building the fitness that competitive football demands.
Focus: passing under pressure · positional play · game reading · match fitness
3
Competitive
Representing the club in league and tournament football. Training moves to match preparation, opposition awareness, set pieces and the conduct expected of a Queenkay Stars player.
Focus: tactical detail · conditioning · set pieces · matchday discipline
Age groups
Where your
player fits.
Squads are grouped by age band. If your child sits on the edge of two bands, the coaching staff will place them after a trial session.
Under 11
Late grassroots into early development. Technique becomes deliberate, and players start learning roles within a team.
Under 13
Development stage. Structured sessions on passing patterns, defending as a unit and decision-making at speed.
Under 15
Development into competitive. Physical conditioning increases, and squad selection becomes performance-based.
Under 17
Competitive stage. Full match preparation, tactical work and the standards expected of players representing the club.
Not sure which?
Contact the club with your child's age and experience. The coaching staff will recommend a group and invite them to a trial session.
Note for the club: the age bands above are drafted as a starting point. Update them in
programmes.html to match the squads Queenkay Stars FC actually runs this season.
Training
What a session
looks like.
Sessions follow the same rhythm every week, so players know what to expect and coaches can measure progress against something consistent.
Warm-up & ball work
Movement prep, then high-repetition technical work on the ball.
Skill block
One theme per session — passing, finishing, defending, transitions — coached and corrected.
Game situation
Small-sided or full-sided games applying the session theme under pressure.
Cool-down & feedback
Stretch, plus a short debrief so players leave knowing what to work on.
Joining
How to start
1
Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp or email the club with your child's name, age and any playing experience.
2
Come to a trial
The club invites you to a session so the coaches can see your child play and place them in the right group.
3
Register
Complete the club's registration details and you'll get the training schedule and kit information.
Good to know
Questions parents ask.
Contact the club by phone, WhatsApp or email with your child's age and experience. The club will confirm a session for them to attend and let you know what to bring.
Boots, shin pads, comfortable training clothes and a full water bottle. Club kit is issued once a player is registered.
No. The grassroots stage exists precisely for children who are new to organised football. Beginners are placed in a group where they can learn without being out of their depth.
Queenkay Stars FC is based in Montana, Pretoria. Contact the club for the current training venue and session times, as these are confirmed per season.
Yes. The club welcomes sponsorship and partnership enquiries — kit, equipment, transport and tournament support all make a direct difference. Contact the director to discuss it.
Get involved
Ready for a trial?
Send your child's age and experience and the club will come back to you with a session to attend.