Royal Greenwich Borough Football Club, Pride of the borough

Royal Greenwich Borough Football Club was founded in 2022 and launched actively in 2023 with the view of giving its members a unique footballing experience.


Over the past few years, we continue to grow in numbers off of the back of our approach to coaching and looking after each of our member players.


We pride ourselves on our 4 Pillars of Practice. We ensure that all participants are able to;


1. Technical Excellence

  • Ball Mastery: First touch, dribbling, passing, receiving, finishing.
  • Position-Specific Skills: Tailored drills for defenders, midfielders, attackers, and goalkeepers.
  • Small-Sided Games: Encourage creativity, decision-making, and technical execution under pressure.
  • Consistency: Regular repetition to ensure skill retention and refinement.


2. Tactical Intelligence

  • Game Understanding: Awareness of space, movement, pressing, and transition phases.
  • Decision-Making: Reading the game, problem-solving in real time.
  • Systems of Play: Exposure to different formations and playing styles.
  • Video Analysis: Learning through breakdown of matches and scenarios.


3. Physical Performance

  • Athletic Development: Speed, agility, coordination, balance.
  • Strength & Conditioning: Age-appropriate gym and bodyweight training.
  • Endurance: Building aerobic and anaerobic capacity.
  • Recovery & Injury Prevention: Mobility, nutrition, sleep, and load management.


4. Psychological & Social Growth

  • Mental Resilience: Coping with pressure, setbacks, and competition.
  • Confidence & Mindset: Growth mindset, self-belief, and leadership.
  • Team Culture: Communication, respect, and collaboration.
  • Life Skills: Time management, responsibility, and accountability beyond football.