As the 2025/26 grassroots season kicks off, coaches, players and parents across the country are preparing for another year on the pitch. But with every age group comes different rules, formats, and guidelines - and keeping track can be a challenge.
That's why we've built something new.
Game Ready: Football Age Group Templates is a free, easy-to-use resource designed to give coaches and clubs everything they need to know about their age group, all in one place. From U6 festivals to Senior football, each template provides:
Why it matters
At tactico, we believe in less admin, more coaching. Too many hours are wasted hunting for rules or rewriting information for parents and players. With Game Ready, everything is ready to go from day one of the season.
These templates have been developed in line with guidance from England Football and the Football Association (FA) - so coaches can be confident that the information reflects official standards.
Coaches can:
For players and guardians, it's a simple, trustworthy guide that explains the expectations and priorities for the year ahead.
Already being used
Since launch, the free templates have already been downloaded by hundreds of coaches at clubs across the country - helping them prepare, communicate, and set expectations for the season ahead.
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Access all of the templates for free - you don't even need to register!
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About tactico
tactico is the world's first AI-driven team management platform. Built with coaches and clubs, we're on a mission to remove admin burden, deliver tactical intelligence, and give coaches more time to focus on the game itself.