This document outlines the characteristics of elite junior footballers and describes First Steps Soccer Academy. It identifies traits such as being well-motivated, reacting well to failure, dominating matches, taking responsibility, and having game awareness as hallmarks of elite young players. Additionally, it notes that elite junior footballers display self-confidence, agility, good technique, a love for the game, emotional maturity, and fitness. The document concludes by providing contact information for First Steps Soccer Academy.

1. Youth soccer coaching for 2-8
year olds.

2. Thousands of players have passed
through the First Steps Soccer
Academy over the years, and it
always gives the Coaches a great
thrill to see our graduates
competing, whether it’s for their
school, junior club, or a
professional academy/centre of
excellence.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR
FOOTBALLERS
WELL MOTIVATED: Put simply, the child
shows a commitment to improvement
that stands out. They will practice for
longer periods, and with greater
intensity, than other players.

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR
FOOTBALLERS
• REACT WELL TO FAILURE: The
player learns from a failure, is
not discouraged by it, shows
tenacity to overcome the
problem, and has the ability to
move forward quickly to the
next challenge.
• DOMINATES MATCHES: The
player is always the best
footballer on the pitch in school
or club games.

5. TAKES RESPONSIBILITY: Children are honest about their
performance, whether good or bad, and do not hide behind excuses,
or blame others, when things go wrong.
GAME AWARENESS: The player makes good choices on the pitch,
anticipates well, and identifies vulnerable space in attack and
defense.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR
FOOTBALLERS

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR
FOOTBALLERS
SELF CONFIDENT: By this I mean the child trusts their ability, wants and
demands the ball even in a difficult game, and is willing to try the technically
advanced skill or technique that might turn a match.
AGILE: More than straight line speed, agility is a vital tool for a footballer. This
young footballer moves well, is light on their feet, and can react quickly and with
precision in tight situations.

7. GOOD TECHNIQUE: The child
has a good first touch, controls
the ball well with a nice range of
skills, and passes and shoots
with sound technique.
LOVES THE GAME: A child, who
has an enthusiasm and passion
for football, wants to play at
every opportunity, whatever the
weather is, and loves watching,
or talking about the game.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR FOOTBALLERS

8. EMOTIONAL MATURITY: The junior
footballer listens well, concentrates,
and has a well rounded character.
FIT AND HEALTHY: The player
possesses an athletic build, has a
decent level of aerobic fitness, and
enjoys a diet that compliments their
sporting activities.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR
FOOTBALLERS

9. First Steps Soccer
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