I only ever have a 15-20 minute warm up maximum for this age group. Start slowly getting them moving and adding dynamic stretches and progressively increase the tempo and play some competitive 3 v3 or 4 v 4 games for your last 5 minutes.
You need to lay down the law about being at the warm-up on time, kids that don't arrive in time should not be starting games unless squad numbers dictate otherwise - even though it is the parents responsibility to ensure they do get there on time.
As for conceding goals early, it may have nothing to do with the warm-up period or intensity but due to any number of things such as tactics, formation, ability etc.
Do you ever record match stats of how the goals were conceded? From open play, throws, corners etc.?
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