What to Buy and Bring for Football Training

A football training session needs more than balls and cones. Plan the equipment for drills, plus water, fruit, simple food, hot drinks and a safe place to rest afterwards. Check the ball pump and spare needles before shopping, and allow time to chill drinks and prepare sandwiches. This list also covers the practical items people often remember too late, such as extension cords, serving equipment, first aid supplies and cleaning gear.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 12
Ball pump
Ball needlesqty 5
Conesqty 40
Field markingsqty 30
Training bibsqty 24
Agility laddersqty 2
Mini hurdlesqty 12
Mini goalsqty 2
Ball bagsqty 2
Stopwatchesqty 2
Whistlesqty 4
Clipboardsqty 2
Pensqty 6

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 4
Folding chairsqty 24

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Reusable platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Serving plattersqty 6

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Kettlesqty 2
Coffee machines
Thermos flasksqty 3
Extension cordsqty 2
Power stripsqty 2

Safety

First aid kit
Reusable cold packsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Broomsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 4 crates
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Whole grain bake-off rolls - 36 pieces
- White bread rolls - 24 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Turkey breast - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Muesli bars - 30 pieces
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Peanuts - 2 bags
- Yogurt - 4 liters
- Muesli - 2 packs
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 2 bottles

Tips

Allow at least one football for every 6–8 players, plus a ball pump and spare needles. Inflate and test every ball before participants arrive.
Plan around 500–750 ml of water per player for a standard session, and add extra drinks if the weather is warm. Chill them at least 3 hours beforehand.
Buy one sandwich per player, with a small range of fillings, and prepare fruit in individual portions. Keep dietary requirements separate and clearly labelled.
Count one training vest per player in the largest team, plus a few extras. Check cones, field markings, agility ladders, mini hurdles and mini goals before leaving for the field.
Set aside at least 30 minutes before the start to arrange tables, chairs, cups and serving platters. Test kettles or coffee machines with the available extension cords and power strips.

Frequently asked questions

How many footballs do I need for football training?: Use one football for every 6–8 players for general drills. For stations or small-sided games, plan on one ball per 4–6 players and bring at least two spare balls.
How much water should I buy for football training?: Allow 500–750 ml per player for a normal session, served in reusable cups or individual bottles. Add another 250–500 ml per person for hot weather or training longer than 90 minutes.
What food should I bring after football training?: Plan one sandwich per participant and one portion of fruit each, with extra portions for coaches and helpers. Prepare or buy the food no more than 4 hours before serving, and keep chilled fillings cold.
When should I prepare the football training equipment?: Check the equipment the day before, including ball inflation, spare needles, whistles, stopwatches and first aid supplies. Lay out the training materials 30–45 minutes before the session starts.

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