10–16 Years

Development Programme

The UD Development programme harnesses the talent of our oldest age groups and supports those players both on and off the pitch, so that they can make the most of their footballing journey.

The next level

Each session follows a detailed scheme of work whereby all the technical, tactical, physical and emotional elements of football are factored in.

Through midweek and weekend sessions, we aim to fully prepare our players to compete in league games, if they wish to make the step into the competitive world of football.

“United Dragons is a phenomenal organization run by a passionate, energetic, and dedicated coaching staff. Our kids absolutely love it and look forward to every practice and match. Highly recommend!”

On and off the pitch

The UD Development programme harnesses the talent of our oldest age groups and supports those players both on and off the pitch.

We help each player make the most of their footballing journey, whatever their ambitions in the game.

Technical & tactical mastery

Sessions are designed to sharpen technical ability, tactical understanding and situational awareness through focused, age-specific training.

Players are challenged to read the game, solve problems and perform under realistic match pressure.

Supporting the whole journey

As our players grow, so do the demands of the game — and we are there to guide them through every stage.

From confidence and communication to leadership and decision-making, we develop young people as well as footballers.

Session times

Monday & Wednesday Sessions – Paddington

Session Time:
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Autumn Term:
Mondays 7th September – 7th December
Wednesdays 9th September – 9th December
(no half-term break)

Training Location:
Paddington Recreation Ground
Carlton Vale, NW6 5EU

Friday Sessions – St John’s Wood

Session Time:
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Autumn Term:
11th September – 11th December (no half-term break)

Training Location:
Harris Academy St John’s Wood
Marlborough Hill, NW8 0NL

Saturday & Sunday Sessions – Regent’s Park

Session Times:
Ages 10–13: 10:40am – 11:40am (Sat & Sun)
Ages 13–15: 11:50am – 12:50pm (Sun)

Autumn Term:
Saturdays 12th September – 12th December
Sundays 13th September – 13th December
(no half-term break)

Training Location:
Regent’s Park, Rugby 1
Chester Road, NW1 4BU

Best football club in North London. Great coaches and great atmosphere for kids to learn and develop their skills. Also they do fantastic work with their charity partners Alive & Kicking.

Lodewijk H

UD is simply best! First class coaching from Daryl and the team is exactly what you get! Every training session is fun packed, installing confidence into every child. My son who now plays for the under 7’s on Saturdays has been with the club for 5 years and has developed into a quality little player all thanks to Daryl! If your looking for a team for your boy or girl to join and to make new friends also then I strongly advise you look no further. Go Dragons!!!!!

Peter Ilett

UD somehow manages to hit the sweet spot between competitive and nurturing. We have three kids aged 3-11 who participate, both male and female. The coaches are enthusiastic, warm-hearted, kind, and fun. They have a slew of original games and exercises to encourage little ones to play, they are organised and disciplined without being hard. You really get the sense that this is a passion first and a business second, which is more than can be said for the clubs we tried before finding UD.

Natalie Orr

My children have been involved in UD for over 6 years now and it has been a really galvanising experience both for them as individuals and as part of the community. Daryl Moore has a spirit and energy that has enlightened them in many ways. The training is fun yet rigorous and the team spirit is always inclusive and uplifting. I could not recommend a better and more cohesive club ... Dragons all the way!!!

D Bates

So many positive things to say about UD - and Daryl, Ben and Alvaro. My son Dylan’s football technique, passion to win and confidence have all benefitted from the coaches at UD who take their time to know and nurture the kids. Having been with UD for a few years now we love their ethos, the family spirit, how encouraging they are to all the kids across ages and spending quality time on match and training days. Dylan is Dragons through and through. Let’s hope we win the cup final!!!

Gavin Phillips

Their girls' team is second to none. We originally tried a different club for our daughter before we knew of UD and there was no girls' team specifically, so the manager of the club snatched our cash and shoved her in to a group of boys and what was shocking was how they avoided passing to her, how they put her down (she was 9 at the time!) and how the coach turned a blind eye. UD could not be further from this - they make sure everyone plays to their ability and the girls kick some serious butt. We could not recommend them highly enough.

Natalie Orr