Family Review of the FPRO Football Training Mat

Having children that are big football fans means a new football has been on their Christmas list every year since they were very little. Yet finding other gifts year after year gets tricky. My son has enjoyed playing the game since he was little, so finding new gifts, but also, more importantly, tools they can use to train and improve their game, is always on my priority list. Especially at this time of year when the UK weather can be so unpredictable and it’s harder to train outside, indoor options are great.

So when I came across the FPRO system, I was very interested in trying it out. FPRO is a football specific training system for children. Developed by UEFA licensed coaches, it helps young players build confidence and improve ball mastery from home through a smart training mat, a gamified mobile app and pro quality gear.

We have been testing out the mat and system as a family and here’s what we thought…

Football Mat Family Review

First up, let’s talk tech. The ease with which it takes to get something set up is very important to me. I am no techie and can get frustrated easily when trying to get new systems to work. Fortunately, from taking it out of the box to being up and running, it only took us a few minutes. You simply download the app and roll out the mat. The set also comes with socks and we added the children’s information to their profiles before following the warm ups and drill tutorials on the app.

What We Thought of the FPRO Football System

The way it works is that alongside buying the mat, you also sign up for a monthly membership of the app that gives you full access to the football training programme. There are different options available and all come with a 30 day money back guarantee. The idea behind the system, and what makes it worthwhile for those looking to improve their football skills, is that this isn’t a gimmick that has just been designed as a toy for football fans. The skills taught through the activities are football coach designed drills with the aim of improving ball control while still being fun.

Once set up, the kids took turns and enjoyed it. The drills were simple but very effective. You practise using the lines on the mat and listening to the instructions on the videos. Not only was it fun to use as a family activity when we first unboxed it, but I can see this becoming part of their weekly training schedule to improve their skills and ball control too.

Buying a Football Training Mat

You can buy the football training mat directly from FPRO. If you go via my link FPRO Football Training Mat and use my special discount code SUFFOLK, you will receive a 20 per cent discount on your purchase.