Goals and objectives are defined according to:
- Professional status:
- amateur
- semi-professional
- professional
- Level:
- U-12
- U-17
- Over 18
- Involvement in football:
- long-range plan program (4 - 8 - 12 years)
- short-range plan
- annual plan
- Participation:
- individual
- group
- Activity:
- individual (coach/player/manager)
- preparation
- game
- Timelines:
- pre-season preparation
- season
- post-season
Clearly defining these factors will facilitate the development of realistic goals and structured objectives. Setting the direction, aim and the strategic steps to achieve them remain a preliminary condition for the beginning of any football-related activity.