KFA KFA Youth and Grassroots Development 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the name of the KFA's long-term player development framework?
- KFA Master Plan
- KFA Vision 2030
- KFA Player Pathway Program
- KFA Football Development Plan (Correct answer)
Correct answer: KFA Football Development Plan
The KFA Football Development Plan outlines the long-term strategy for growing participation and elite talent across all age groups in Korea.
Question 2: At what age does the KFA recommend children begin participating in organized small-sided games?
- 4-5 years
- 6-8 years (Correct answer)
- 10-12 years
- 13-15 years
Correct answer: 6-8 years
The KFA recommends children aged 6-8 begin participating in organized small-sided games such as 4v4 or 5v5 to develop fundamental movement and ball skills.
Question 3: Which KFA youth national team competes at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup?
- U-20 team
- U-15 team
- U-17 team (Correct answer)
- U-23 team
Correct answer: U-17 team
The KFA U-17 national team represents Korea in AFC U-17 Asian Cup competitions, which also serve as qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Question 4: The KFA grassroots program recommends which field format for players under age 10?
- 11v11 full-size pitch
- 7v7 small pitch
- 5v5 or 4v4 mini pitch (Correct answer)
- Futsal format only
Correct answer: 5v5 or 4v4 mini pitch
The KFA grassroots guidelines recommend 4v4 or 5v5 on small pitches for players under 10, maximizing ball touches and game involvement.
Question 5: Which KFA competition provides the primary pathway for elite youth players at the U-18 level?
- K League 1 Reserve League
- KFA Youth League U-18 division (Correct answer)
- National High School Football Championship
- KFA U-18 Super Cup
Correct answer: KFA Youth League U-18 division
The KFA Youth League U-18 division is the primary competitive pathway for elite youth players at the 17-18 age group in Korea.
Question 6: What is the main goal of the KFA Football For All grassroots initiative?
- Identify future professional players
- Increase football participation among all age groups and genders (Correct answer)
- Train elite referees for international duty
- Develop commercial partnerships
Correct answer: Increase football participation among all age groups and genders
The Football For All initiative aims to broaden participation across genders, abilities, and ages to grow the grassroots base of Korean football.
KFA KFA Youth and Grassroots Development 1
What is the name of the KFA's long-term player development framework?