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In partnership with Prostars
Developing Players. Creating Opportunities.
Inspiring the Next Generation.
GET READY TO PLAY
Bookings.
Give your child the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy football in a positive, supportive environment. Book onto our football sessions through our iPAL booking platform.
View available sessions and complete your booking on iPAL.
Bookings made simple
1. Visit iPAL
Use the Book Now button to open our booking platform.
2. Find your session
Use the Book Now button to open our booking platform.
3. Complete your booking
Follow the steps on iPAL to book your child’s place.
OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY PLAYER
Local football.
Lasting possibilities.
Forest of Dean District Football, in partnership with Prostars, is dedicated to providing high-quality football opportunities for young players across the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.
Our aim is simple:
To create a positive, inclusive and progressive football environment where every player has the opportunity to develop, improve and reach their potential.
Forest of Dean District Football, in partnership with Prostars, is dedicated to providing high-quality football opportunities for young players across the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas.
WAYS TO GROW
A pathway built around players
Connected opportunities to learn, play and progress at every stage of development.
01/TRAIN
District training centres
Develop technical ability, tactical understanding and confidence.
02/CONNECT
School partnerships
Connecting local schools and young footballers through the game.
03/CHALLENGE
Development fixtures
Opportunities to challenge themselves and gain new experiences.
04/PLAY
Football events
Creating opportunities to enjoy football and build a love for the game.
Our coaching philosophy
Every player.
Their own pace.
We recognise that every player develops at their own pace. Our coaching philosophy focuses on developing technical ability, tactical understanding, confidence and a genuine enjoyment of the game, while encouraging important values such as teamwork, respect and resilience.
Teamwork
Respect
Resilience
More opportunities. More possibilities.
Bridging the gap between
Grassroots and Academy Football
One of our key ambitions is to bridge the gap between grassroots and academy football by offering additional development opportunities in a professional, supportive and enjoyable environment.
Working alongside local schools, grassroots clubs and other football organisations, we aim to create a connected football community that allows young players to challenge themselves, gain new experiences and continue progressing.
Our provision is about more than developing talented footballers. It’s about creating opportunities for every child to enjoy football, build confidence and develop a lifelong love for the game.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our Vision
To become a leading football development provision within the Forest of Dean, recognised for our quality of coaching, inclusive approach and commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for young players.
Forest of Dean District Football – Where Opportunity Meets Development.
QUESTIONS & ENQUIRIES
Have a question?
If you would like further information about our football provision, training centres, development opportunities or upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We welcome enquiries from parents, schools and anyone interested in our football provision.
Forest Sports Education, Kings Buildings,
Hill Street,
Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HE
Forest Sports Education, Kings Buildings,
Hill Street,
Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HE