The document discusses the "Street Football Philosophy" for developing young soccer players. It advocates for less structured games with fewer rules that allow players to freely play and fall in love with the sport. Specifically, it recommends games with fewer players, no bibs or equipment, uneven teams, and different types of balls and fields to replicate the environment of street soccer. The goal is to feed players' passion and inspire them through free play instead of strict drills.

1. Paulo Jorge Ribeiro Magalhaes
International Technical Coordinator
RushSoccer.com

2. FC PENAFIEL
(Portugal)
FC PAÇOS DE FERREIRA
(Portugal)
ASSOCIAÇÃO ATLÉTICA PORTUGUESA
(Santos, Brazil)
RUSH SOCCER CLUB

3. Each coach/club has his own idea
or philosophy…
There is not only ONE correct path
How to “Create” a great Football player ?

4. Coaches have the obligation to feed the LOVE and
PASSION for the Game into the players
Will someone who does not LOVE the sport “dream” of becoming a player?
Can he/she be inspired to play or watch a game on tv?

5. Is this the
right environment
to learn and to maintain
the love for the sport?
How do children
learn Cricket in India?

7. STREET FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHY
The best way to TEACH, to INSPIRE and help maintain the LOVE for the Sport

8. ● Games with less number of players
● Games with no bibs
● Play barefoot, no shin guards
● No lines (drills) - or at least small lines
● Different types of balls and grounds
● Games with uneven number of
players/balanced teams
● Different types of games
● Time to play with no coaching
(…)
FREE PLAY !!!
Training Methodology for younger
age groups? (U9, U11, U13, U15)
How to replicate the
STREET FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHY
In the Academy/Club

9. Nothing can
stop you
from
Football!
Be inspired,
to inspire others …

10. Paulo Magalhaes
pmagalhaes@rushsoccer.com
Thank You!