Little Lionesses (3-5 Years)
Designed to engage young girls aged 3 to 5 years old in the beginning of their football journey, focusing on dribbling, movement, skills and co-ordination.
Girls' Football
A place for girls to pursue their footballing passion.
From our girls-only Wildcats sessions for those looking to try football, to our Emerging Talent Centre for the Lionesses of the future, the Foundation of Light provides a real hub for girls in football.
We have a proven track record of developing female football talent, with legends like Jill Scott and Steph Houghton to current Sunderland AFC Women's players including Emily Cassap among those to have passed through our programmes.
WildCats (5-11 Years)
Wildcats Football Centre, run in partnership with the FA, gives girls aged 5-11 regular opportunities to play football and take part in organised sessions in a fun and engaging environment.
Future Felines (11-14 Years)
High level coaching for young players through fun, small-sided activities, aimed at developing core techniques. All sessions are delivered by FA-qualified coaches.
Emerging Talent Centre (ETC)
Sunderland Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) will be launched for the 2023-24 season, and will be incorporated into our already strong player pathway, beginning at our Wildcats sessions, progressing into our Player Development Programme.
Player Development Centre
The Player Development Centres are invite only for boys and girls who have shown promising skills and commitment through Foundation of Light’s Open Trials, Schools, Evening and Weekend or Holiday programmes and invited to attend advanced weekly coaching sessions.
1:1 Coaching
Our UEFA and FA qualified coaches here at Foundation of Light are highly experienced in delivering bespoke coaching sessions for youngsters of all ages and abilities.
Foundation Community Club
The Foundation Community Clubs offer young people aged six upwards the chance to become part of a team. Run by volunteers, teams train weekly and play in organised football competitions as part of the Russell Foster Youth League.