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FIGC launches new technical project for youth football in Italy: Italian youth football faces an operational reset as the federation repositions core individual

FIGC Shifts Youth Priorities From Tactics to Technique

Source context

Italian youth football faces an operational reset as the federation repositions core individual technique ahead of early tactical pressure and result-chasing.

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has launched a comprehensive technical project uniting the Technical Department, the Youth and School Football Department, and the Italy national teams under Technical Director Maurizio Viscidi. Supported by Simone Perrotta, Gianluca Zambrotta, and Cesare Prandelli, the initiative prioritizes individual technique over tactical results, focusing on ages 5 to 12 and the U14 bridge. Key implementation mechanisms include free online UEFA C coach education, category-based planning, and strengthened Territorial Development Areas supported by AST coaches.

This source relates to Italy development context and the FIGC academy and youth system framework.

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