FREE Match Day Checklist V2

Take the stress out of match day and help your young footballer feel prepared, organised and ready to perform.

Match day can feel chaotic.....forgotten boots, missing shin pads, no water bottle and the inevitable “Have you packed everything?”

The Pitch Perfect Match Day Checklist is a simple, printable resource designed to help young footballers take more responsibility for their match-day preparation.

Inside the checklist:

Essential Kit

• Shirt, shorts & socks
• Boots & shin pads
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Spare essentials

Extra Equipment

• Football bag
• Water bottle
• Towel
• Hair ties/headband
• Sun protection
• Tape & blister plasters
• Spare boots/laces

Nutrition & Hydration

• What to eat before a game
• What to pack for fuel
• Hydration reminders
• Healthy snack ideas

Pre-Game Preparation

• Sleep
• Breakfast
• Arriving on time
• Warm-up
• Focus & mindset

In-Game Reminders

• Effort & attitude
• Communication
• Supporting teammates
• Staying positive
• Focusing on what they can control

Post-Game Recovery

• Rehydration
• Refuelling
• Stretching
• Rest
• Reflecting and learning

Instead of repeatedly asking “Have you packed your boots?”, your player can see it, tick it off and take ownership of their own preparation.

Print it out, keep it in their football bag or stick it somewhere at home for an easy match-day routine.

Prepare like a pro. Play like your best. 💙

✔️ Printable Match Day Checklist

✔️ Easy-to-follow sections

✔️ Designed for grassroots footballers

✔️ Perfect for parents & players

✔️ Print and use again and again

Get your Match Day Checklist today and make match-day preparation one less thing to worry about!