∆ Players work in pairs
∆ One ball between two
∆ Take turns to perform moves and pass to partner
∆ Encourage quick feet and changes of direction
DifficultyRating
13
Soccer School Sessions BACKUP.in13 13 20/3/09 13:06:29
14
Session 4
1v1
∆ Players work in pairs with a ball each
∆ In a grid, players dribble and try to beat their opponent by going around them
∆ No tackling, just shadowing and blocking
∆ Encourage changes of speed and direction
KEY POINTS
∆ Head up to see space developing
∆ Protect the ball at
Auckland Football Coaches Network
Sunday 23 February 2014
José Figueira (@JoseCoaching)
Central United Football Club | Director of Football
The Modern Coach for The Modern Game
Auckland Football Federation
1) The document provides details on the development program and philosophy of Belgian club Club Brugge. It outlines their academy mission, values, style of play, player profiles, and training methodology.
2) Club Brugge aims to develop skilled, motivated young players through individual attention and a clear style of play focused on technique, tactics, and teamwork.
3) Their training methodology emphasizes club exercises focused on tactics, technique, and positioning over coach exercises, with the goal of developing independent, coach-independent players.
The document outlines New Zealand Football's new National Player Development Framework, which aims to establish a consistent pathway for developing youth players' skills and retaining them in football. The framework is backed by research and international best practices, and will be piloted by 100 clubs across New Zealand in 2011 to guide the wider rollout in 2012. It provides standardized programs and resources to help clubs develop young players' technical abilities while keeping them engaged in the sport over the long term.
Here are some key points about how the four topics would influence the design of Stage IV (The Game):
- Physical Environment: Size of field should match the development stage of the athletes and objectives of training. For U9-U12, a smaller-sided field is appropriate.
- Game/Activity Rules: Rules should focus on learning objectives and be simple/clear for the age. For U9-U12, limit rules to essentials like offside.
- Objectives of Training: The game should allow players to apply techniques/tactics practiced in Stages I-III. Objectives may include dribbling to beat opponents or passing combinations.
- Development Stage of Athletes: The game
The document provides information about training sessions observed at two Italian Serie A clubs: AC Siena and Genoa FC. At Siena, sessions focused on attacking patterns, possession, and conditioning. Drills worked on overlapping runs and crossing. At Genoa, sessions included technique work, attacking patterns, strength training, and friendly matches. The training emphasized quick passing, defensive shape and positioning, and regaining possession without tackling.
Split players into pairs and have them practice the moves against each other in a small space. Emphasize quick feet and changes of direction.
DifficultyRating
13
Soccer School Sessions BACKUP.in13 13 20/3/09 13:06:29
14
Session 4
1v1
∆ Play 1v1 in a small area
∆ Score by dribbling the ball over the line
∆ No tackling, just using skills to beat your opponent
∆ Rotate players every 2 minutes
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage close control and changes of direction
∆ Protect the ball at all times
∆ Look up to see space
∆ Use
A description of what a Premier League Academy is. Man Utd helps us to understand the main points of an academy, their philosophy. And what we should expect from a club to come up.
The document summarizes the Horst Wein Youth Football Development Model, which has been used to train over 11,000 coaches across 55 countries. The model focuses on player-centered coaching, age-appropriate competitions and training based on small-sided games rather than drills. It aims to develop each player's creative potential through enjoyment of the game.
Auckland Football Coaches Network
Sunday 23 February 2014
José Figueira (@JoseCoaching)
Central United Football Club | Director of Football
The Modern Coach for The Modern Game
Auckland Football Federation
1) The document provides details on the development program and philosophy of Belgian club Club Brugge. It outlines their academy mission, values, style of play, player profiles, and training methodology.
2) Club Brugge aims to develop skilled, motivated young players through individual attention and a clear style of play focused on technique, tactics, and teamwork.
3) Their training methodology emphasizes club exercises focused on tactics, technique, and positioning over coach exercises, with the goal of developing independent, coach-independent players.
The document outlines New Zealand Football's new National Player Development Framework, which aims to establish a consistent pathway for developing youth players' skills and retaining them in football. The framework is backed by research and international best practices, and will be piloted by 100 clubs across New Zealand in 2011 to guide the wider rollout in 2012. It provides standardized programs and resources to help clubs develop young players' technical abilities while keeping them engaged in the sport over the long term.
Here are some key points about how the four topics would influence the design of Stage IV (The Game):
- Physical Environment: Size of field should match the development stage of the athletes and objectives of training. For U9-U12, a smaller-sided field is appropriate.
- Game/Activity Rules: Rules should focus on learning objectives and be simple/clear for the age. For U9-U12, limit rules to essentials like offside.
- Objectives of Training: The game should allow players to apply techniques/tactics practiced in Stages I-III. Objectives may include dribbling to beat opponents or passing combinations.
- Development Stage of Athletes: The game
The document provides information about training sessions observed at two Italian Serie A clubs: AC Siena and Genoa FC. At Siena, sessions focused on attacking patterns, possession, and conditioning. Drills worked on overlapping runs and crossing. At Genoa, sessions included technique work, attacking patterns, strength training, and friendly matches. The training emphasized quick passing, defensive shape and positioning, and regaining possession without tackling.
Split players into pairs and have them practice the moves against each other in a small space. Emphasize quick feet and changes of direction.
DifficultyRating
13
Soccer School Sessions BACKUP.in13 13 20/3/09 13:06:29
14
Session 4
1v1
∆ Play 1v1 in a small area
∆ Score by dribbling the ball over the line
∆ No tackling, just using skills to beat your opponent
∆ Rotate players every 2 minutes
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage close control and changes of direction
∆ Protect the ball at all times
∆ Look up to see space
∆ Use
A description of what a Premier League Academy is. Man Utd helps us to understand the main points of an academy, their philosophy. And what we should expect from a club to come up.
The document summarizes the Horst Wein Youth Football Development Model, which has been used to train over 11,000 coaches across 55 countries. The model focuses on player-centered coaching, age-appropriate competitions and training based on small-sided games rather than drills. It aims to develop each player's creative potential through enjoyment of the game.
The document outlines Antony Wilshaw's soccer coaching philosophy and approach, which focuses on long-term player development through age-appropriate training, a possession-based style of play, and creating a positive soccer culture. It provides details on Antony's coaching mission, principles, and sample training plans for different age groups within his elite player development system.
The presentation is about football and the business of it, with respect to Soccernova, a leading sports education company working in the sports industry
"The Roadmap to International Success" - FFA National Curriculum 2013Fundação Real Madrid
The National Football Curriculum aims to fundamentally transform the way football is played and coached in Australia. It advocates for a shift away from an overemphasis on results at the youth level and adopting a more proactive, possession-based style inspired by top international teams. The curriculum is intended to benefit player development from the grassroots level up by focusing on skill acquisition and allowing young players to learn through their experiences on the field rather than undue pressure. FFA believes this style aligns with the Australian sporting mentality and is necessary for the country to maintain its standing internationally against rapidly developing football nations.
Joan Vila, the Director of Methodology at FC Barcelona, presented on their playing style and methodology. He outlined 8 fundamentals of their style, including technical skills, player positioning, ball protection, off-ball movement, and team unity. He emphasized developing perception and decision making. Rondos are key for teaching concepts like mobility, passing, and finding space. The goal is for all teams, from youth to senior levels, to have the same identity and playing style focused on possession, positioning, and pressure.
This document outlines the methodology used to produce the ECA Report on Youth Academies in Europe. It involved qualitative and quantitative research including site visits to youth academies of ECA member clubs to examine their visions, infrastructure, and technical approaches. Surveys of ECA members were also conducted to gather quantitative data on topics such as budgets, staffing, and player development. The report aims to provide a comprehensive mapping of youth development models across Europe through analysis of successful programs at different clubs.
The document discusses the Belgian vision for youth development in football. It covers several key areas including the competition structure, national youth teams, coach education, talent identification, and grassroots development. The vision emphasizes fun, education, playing in zones rather than man-marking, and a learning plan that progresses players from 2v2 to 11v11 games based on age and development level. It focuses on developing both technical skills and mental skills in players.
The document outlines a 5 year plan for So Good Football Academy to progressively develop as an integral part of the local community. Key goals include maintaining and expanding youth teams, improving coaching standards, strengthening academy management, and developing links with local schools. The vision is for the academy to provide opportunities for youth development through football and qualify more Zambian players for the FIFA World Cup.
This document outlines Belgium's vision for youth development in football. It discusses the Belgian FA's development vision, which focuses on fun, education, playing in zones, and a learning plan that progresses players from 2v2 to 11v11 games. It also covers Belgium's competition structure for youth and professional football, as well as topics like the national youth teams, coach education, talent identification, and grassroots programs. The overall vision is to develop players in a fun, step-by-step way both technically and mentally using small-sided games that teach zone play and allow players to make their own decisions on the field.
The document is a one-week journal from Dave Clarke's observation of PSV Eindhoven, one of the top clubs in Holland. It summarizes his experiences observing their youth and professional teams train. Some of the key aspects it observed about PSV's approach include: having a clear playing philosophy focused on possession and passing from the youth to professional levels; emphasizing player movement, communication and maintaining high standards; and creating realistic competitive situations in training to develop players who can represent the club.
Strategi Federasi Sepak bola Belgia dalam mengembangkan sepakbola, mulai dari usia dini hingga level profesional untuk menjadikan individu dan tim yang baik
El documento describe los aspectos fundamentales de la planificación y dirección de una sesión de entrenamiento de fútbol. Explica que la sesión de entrenamiento debe planificarse y organizarse en fases, con objetivos claros y una evaluación final. También destaca la importancia de la observación, comunicación y corrección por parte del entrenador. Por último, resume los componentes clave de los programas de entrenamiento según la etapa de desarrollo de los jugadores.
The document outlines the philosophy and vision of FC Barcelona. It discusses that Barcelona is committed to defending ethical values in sport and society. The vision is based on three principles: winning titles, playing attractive football, and developing youth players. The philosophy states that the team is more important than any individual player and players must meet the idea of the club. It then goes into detail about the principles of play in possession, transition between possession and loss of possession, and when possession is lost. It describes the general and specific game systems, including positioning in different formations. Finally, it provides descriptions of the qualities and roles of individual positions, including tactics, personality, technical skills, and physical attributes.
The document outlines the talent and elite development program of the German Football Association (DFB). It discusses the four stages of development: basic development, talent development, elite development, and top football. It describes the goals, guidelines, models, and structures for training at each stage. Key aspects include developing well-rounded personalities, individual skills, systematic training, and cooperation between clubs, schools, and associations at all levels.
The document discusses periodizing football training into 6-week cycles with a focus on football conditioning. It recommends incorporating conditioning into technical/tactical training rather than separating the disciplines. The pre-season plan outlined has a focus on football-specific conditioning through small-sided games in the first 6 weeks, starting with bigger games and progressing to smaller games, with technical/tactical sessions later in the week to be fresh for games. The goal is to get the team ready to play together using their tactical approach by the first game.
AC Milan has a long history and tradition, having won numerous domestic and European titles since being founded in 1899. Their youth academy has produced stars like Maldini, Baresi, and Costacurta. The academy is structured with teams from the Pulcini to Allievi levels, training at Milanello and Vismara. Coaching focuses heavily on technique and tactics. The Primavera team mirrors the first team's style and competes in a national league and cup. While Milan has strong facilities and heritage, their youth games program and reluctance to spend on youth could be improved to counter competition from local rivals Inter.
This document provides coaching plans and tips for two soccer coaching sessions for U8 players focusing on ball mastery. The plans include warm up, unopposed practice, opposed practice and conditioned game sections. The warm ups involve dribbling exercises, the unopposed practices are individual ball skills work, the opposed practices are 1v1 and small sided games, and the conditioned games incorporate penalty shots. The coaching points emphasize changing pace and direction, individual ball skills, creating space, and teaching positions. The document also includes self-evaluation forms and tips for coaching youth soccer effectively.
TECHNICAL - TACTICAL FOOTBALL PERIODIZATIONRaúl Oliveira
The 3-day technical-tactical periodization basic course covered fundamental principles of tactical periodization and soccer training methodology. Over the 3 days, topics included the differences between traditional and tactical periodization training, the morphology cycle, creating exercises and planning training sessions according to tactical periodization, and developing a team's style of play and principles for different moments in the game. Practical field sessions complemented the classroom workshops and lectures.
Jose mourinho's presentation to fc porto (translated version).Nachiketh Ramesh
Jose Mourinho presented his football philosophy and game model to FC Porto. His philosophy focuses on winning titles, playing attractive football, and developing youth players. He outlined principles for possession, transition, and defense. Mourinho's system of play uses positional play, formation of lines and triangles, and controlling game speed. He detailed his approach against different formations like 1-4-4-2 and 1-5-3-1-1. The presentation aims to define Mourinho's key ideas to objectively train players and help scouting.
This document outlines Johan Cruyff's philosophy of soccer in 14 concepts, including the importance of technique, tactics, creativity, learning, developing strong minds and bodies, taking responsibility as a leader, showing respect for others, coaching and helping the team, working together to achieve more, daring to take initiative, having personality while being a team player, integrating with the team, and having social commitment as the foundation for sport.
The document outlines Antony Wilshaw's soccer coaching philosophy and approach, which focuses on long-term player development through age-appropriate training, a possession-based style of play, and creating a positive soccer culture. It provides details on Antony's coaching mission, principles, and sample training plans for different age groups within his elite player development system.
The presentation is about football and the business of it, with respect to Soccernova, a leading sports education company working in the sports industry
"The Roadmap to International Success" - FFA National Curriculum 2013Fundação Real Madrid
The National Football Curriculum aims to fundamentally transform the way football is played and coached in Australia. It advocates for a shift away from an overemphasis on results at the youth level and adopting a more proactive, possession-based style inspired by top international teams. The curriculum is intended to benefit player development from the grassroots level up by focusing on skill acquisition and allowing young players to learn through their experiences on the field rather than undue pressure. FFA believes this style aligns with the Australian sporting mentality and is necessary for the country to maintain its standing internationally against rapidly developing football nations.
Joan Vila, the Director of Methodology at FC Barcelona, presented on their playing style and methodology. He outlined 8 fundamentals of their style, including technical skills, player positioning, ball protection, off-ball movement, and team unity. He emphasized developing perception and decision making. Rondos are key for teaching concepts like mobility, passing, and finding space. The goal is for all teams, from youth to senior levels, to have the same identity and playing style focused on possession, positioning, and pressure.
This document outlines the methodology used to produce the ECA Report on Youth Academies in Europe. It involved qualitative and quantitative research including site visits to youth academies of ECA member clubs to examine their visions, infrastructure, and technical approaches. Surveys of ECA members were also conducted to gather quantitative data on topics such as budgets, staffing, and player development. The report aims to provide a comprehensive mapping of youth development models across Europe through analysis of successful programs at different clubs.
The document discusses the Belgian vision for youth development in football. It covers several key areas including the competition structure, national youth teams, coach education, talent identification, and grassroots development. The vision emphasizes fun, education, playing in zones rather than man-marking, and a learning plan that progresses players from 2v2 to 11v11 games based on age and development level. It focuses on developing both technical skills and mental skills in players.
The document outlines a 5 year plan for So Good Football Academy to progressively develop as an integral part of the local community. Key goals include maintaining and expanding youth teams, improving coaching standards, strengthening academy management, and developing links with local schools. The vision is for the academy to provide opportunities for youth development through football and qualify more Zambian players for the FIFA World Cup.
This document outlines Belgium's vision for youth development in football. It discusses the Belgian FA's development vision, which focuses on fun, education, playing in zones, and a learning plan that progresses players from 2v2 to 11v11 games. It also covers Belgium's competition structure for youth and professional football, as well as topics like the national youth teams, coach education, talent identification, and grassroots programs. The overall vision is to develop players in a fun, step-by-step way both technically and mentally using small-sided games that teach zone play and allow players to make their own decisions on the field.
The document is a one-week journal from Dave Clarke's observation of PSV Eindhoven, one of the top clubs in Holland. It summarizes his experiences observing their youth and professional teams train. Some of the key aspects it observed about PSV's approach include: having a clear playing philosophy focused on possession and passing from the youth to professional levels; emphasizing player movement, communication and maintaining high standards; and creating realistic competitive situations in training to develop players who can represent the club.
Strategi Federasi Sepak bola Belgia dalam mengembangkan sepakbola, mulai dari usia dini hingga level profesional untuk menjadikan individu dan tim yang baik
El documento describe los aspectos fundamentales de la planificación y dirección de una sesión de entrenamiento de fútbol. Explica que la sesión de entrenamiento debe planificarse y organizarse en fases, con objetivos claros y una evaluación final. También destaca la importancia de la observación, comunicación y corrección por parte del entrenador. Por último, resume los componentes clave de los programas de entrenamiento según la etapa de desarrollo de los jugadores.
The document outlines the philosophy and vision of FC Barcelona. It discusses that Barcelona is committed to defending ethical values in sport and society. The vision is based on three principles: winning titles, playing attractive football, and developing youth players. The philosophy states that the team is more important than any individual player and players must meet the idea of the club. It then goes into detail about the principles of play in possession, transition between possession and loss of possession, and when possession is lost. It describes the general and specific game systems, including positioning in different formations. Finally, it provides descriptions of the qualities and roles of individual positions, including tactics, personality, technical skills, and physical attributes.
The document outlines the talent and elite development program of the German Football Association (DFB). It discusses the four stages of development: basic development, talent development, elite development, and top football. It describes the goals, guidelines, models, and structures for training at each stage. Key aspects include developing well-rounded personalities, individual skills, systematic training, and cooperation between clubs, schools, and associations at all levels.
The document discusses periodizing football training into 6-week cycles with a focus on football conditioning. It recommends incorporating conditioning into technical/tactical training rather than separating the disciplines. The pre-season plan outlined has a focus on football-specific conditioning through small-sided games in the first 6 weeks, starting with bigger games and progressing to smaller games, with technical/tactical sessions later in the week to be fresh for games. The goal is to get the team ready to play together using their tactical approach by the first game.
AC Milan has a long history and tradition, having won numerous domestic and European titles since being founded in 1899. Their youth academy has produced stars like Maldini, Baresi, and Costacurta. The academy is structured with teams from the Pulcini to Allievi levels, training at Milanello and Vismara. Coaching focuses heavily on technique and tactics. The Primavera team mirrors the first team's style and competes in a national league and cup. While Milan has strong facilities and heritage, their youth games program and reluctance to spend on youth could be improved to counter competition from local rivals Inter.
This document provides coaching plans and tips for two soccer coaching sessions for U8 players focusing on ball mastery. The plans include warm up, unopposed practice, opposed practice and conditioned game sections. The warm ups involve dribbling exercises, the unopposed practices are individual ball skills work, the opposed practices are 1v1 and small sided games, and the conditioned games incorporate penalty shots. The coaching points emphasize changing pace and direction, individual ball skills, creating space, and teaching positions. The document also includes self-evaluation forms and tips for coaching youth soccer effectively.
TECHNICAL - TACTICAL FOOTBALL PERIODIZATIONRaúl Oliveira
The 3-day technical-tactical periodization basic course covered fundamental principles of tactical periodization and soccer training methodology. Over the 3 days, topics included the differences between traditional and tactical periodization training, the morphology cycle, creating exercises and planning training sessions according to tactical periodization, and developing a team's style of play and principles for different moments in the game. Practical field sessions complemented the classroom workshops and lectures.
Jose mourinho's presentation to fc porto (translated version).Nachiketh Ramesh
Jose Mourinho presented his football philosophy and game model to FC Porto. His philosophy focuses on winning titles, playing attractive football, and developing youth players. He outlined principles for possession, transition, and defense. Mourinho's system of play uses positional play, formation of lines and triangles, and controlling game speed. He detailed his approach against different formations like 1-4-4-2 and 1-5-3-1-1. The presentation aims to define Mourinho's key ideas to objectively train players and help scouting.
This document outlines Johan Cruyff's philosophy of soccer in 14 concepts, including the importance of technique, tactics, creativity, learning, developing strong minds and bodies, taking responsibility as a leader, showing respect for others, coaching and helping the team, working together to achieve more, daring to take initiative, having personality while being a team player, integrating with the team, and having social commitment as the foundation for sport.
El Fútbol Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona) es un club polideportivo fundado en 1899 en Barcelona, España. Es conocido por sus colores azul y grana y cuenta con secciones de fútbol, baloncesto, balonmano, hockey sobre patines y fútbol sala. El FC Barcelona ha tenido mucho éxito ganando 4 Champions League, 23 ligas españolas, 27 copas del rey y otros trofeos. Juegan en el estadio Camp Nou con capacidad para 99,354 espectadores.
El Fútbol Club Barcelona fue fundado el 29 de noviembre de 1899 por un grupo de doce aficionados al fútbol convocados por Hans Gamper, incluyendo seis españoles, tres suizos, dos ingleses y un alemán. El escudo del club originalmente era el de la ciudad de Barcelona, pero en 1910 se adoptó un nuevo escudo diseñado por el jugador Carles Comamala que incluía la bandera de Barcelona y las iniciales FCB.
El documento describe la estrategia y tácticas del entrenador Sergio González para el RCD Espanyol. El equipo juega en un sistema 1-4-2-3-1 que se vio afectado por una expulsión temprana. A pesar de esto, lograron empatar al final. La estrategia ofensiva se basa en transiciones rápidas al área rival. En defensa, juegan con dos líneas de cuatro que se repliegan de manera compacta. El documento resume varios aspectos tácticos como saques de banda,
The document provides information about training sessions conducted by coaches from the Sheffield United Academy. It includes sessions on working with midfielders, team build up with a lone striker, and forward runs. The sessions focus on technical skills, tactics, and small-sided games.
This document provides 15 warm-up exercises for football players developed by Kevin Thelwell, Academy Manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. The warm-ups incorporate dynamic stretching, passing drills, and movements to gradually increase intensity and prepare players for training. They focus on developing speed, strength, power and involve movements like jogging, lunges, leg swings and ball work in small and large groups. The warm-ups can be modified in levels of difficulty and include progressions to challenge players.
Sesiones Barcelona Juvenil A 2005 2006gaston_diego
El documento habla sobre la importancia de la privacidad y la seguridad en línea en la era digital. Explica que los usuarios deben tomar medidas para proteger su información personal, como usar contraseñas seguras y software antivirus actualizado. También enfatiza que las empresas deben implementar políticas estrictas de privacidad y seguridad de datos para proteger la información de los clientes.
El sistema 1-4-3-3 se ha utilizado ampliamente desde 1958, atribuyéndose su uso a los brasileños. En 2007, casi todos los clubes holandeses usaban este sistema, considerándolo ideal para la distribución de jugadores. El sistema favorece las combinaciones al tener el campo racionalmente ocupado con tres líneas de jugadores.
El documento presenta un organigrama del FC Barcelona que describe la estructura de su división de fútbol base. Incluye detalles sobre los equipos de diferentes edades, los objetivos y filosofía de la formación de jugadores, y ejemplos de ejercicios de entrenamiento.
The document outlines 27 soccer drills focused on technical skills like passing, movement, and finishing. It provides diagrams and detailed explanations of the objectives, setup, and key factors for each drill. The drills are designed to improve skills in small group and team scenarios relevant to common formations like 4-3-3.
PSV Eindhoven Senior and Youth Training SessionsValerii Fomenkov
P.S.V. Eindhoven held senior and youth training sessions that were observed by the Dutch Football Association during Bobby Robson's time there. The sessions focused on technique, tactics, and physical training for both senior players and youth players. The Dutch FA was monitoring P.S.V.'s training methods under Robson.
This booklet provides 10 full training session plans focused on skills development for Chelsea FC's youth development center. The sessions cover themes like dribbling, turning, passing, running with the ball, and finishing. Each session includes warm-ups, skill drills, small-sided games, and coaching points to develop individual skills and inspire players to improve in the style of Chelsea's first team. The booklet is intended to help local youth coaches develop their own players and teams.
1. The document provides instructions for a series of soccer drills focusing on ball movement, player movement, receiving passes, turning, beating defenders, and shooting.
2. The drills progress from basic warm-ups and passing to more advanced scenarios involving receiving passes with defenders pressuring, using moves like the Maradona to beat defenders, and taking shots on goal.
3. Key points are emphasized for each drill, including techniques for receiving passes, using body feints and changes of direction to beat defenders, shielding the ball from pressure, and finishing shots accurately and quickly before defenders can recover.
The document outlines 24 drills for a 1st team or preferred academy. The drills focus on technical skills like passing, receiving, shooting, and movement in small sided games and functional practices. They progress from simple passing patterns and possession games to complex 11v11 scenarios. The objectives for each drill emphasize qualities needed in the team's 4-3-3 system like creating angles, switching play, exploiting space, and combining attacking play with defensive solidity.
O documento descreve a estrutura típica de uma semana de treinamentos no Ajax, com ênfase nos sistemas de jogo e exercícios utilizados pelo técnico Ronald Koeman. Os treinos variam entre leves e regenerativos após jogos, para mais intensos em outros dias. Koeman geralmente usa até 4 exercícios por treino, focando em fundamentos como passe, finalização e situações de jogo em pequenos espaços.
Greenfield Central Football championship success (2).pptcedriclloyd
The document provides details about Cedric Lloyd's coaching experience and philosophy. It summarizes his career as a high school football coach and track coach over the past 13 years, including head coaching positions at several schools. It outlines his coaching philosophy of building character in student-athletes through hard work, discipline, and respect. It also lists his coaching goals and qualifications, including maintaining a high team GPA and leading teams to conference, sectional, and state championships.
This document provides information about soccer camps held at Soccer Camps at Vitesse in summer 2016, including:
- Camp facilities including bunkhouse dorms, tent camping areas, clubhouse, fields, and training equipment.
- The director's background growing up playing soccer in the Netherlands and founding the camps.
- The camps' philosophy based on Dutch soccer principles and total football.
- Details of featured camps in June focusing on tactics, ball mastery, and training like a professional.
- Additional recreational and team camps in July.
- Contact information and pricing for the various camp options.
2013 2014 seminole county middle school sports programgrace russo
The middle school sports program in Seminole County aims to provide a safe, organized environment for friendly competition among 12 middle schools. The goals of the program are for students to have fun, develop skills, learn games and teamwork, and practice good sportsmanship. Sports offered each season include volleyball, cross country, basketball, and track. Coaches, players, and parents are expected to demonstrate good conduct, fairness, and respect for others.
Tecumseh SC Skill Centre Program (U8 and U9)Ryan Mendonca
The document provides information about the Tecumseh Soccer Club's Skill Centre program for the 2020-2021 season. It discusses who they are, why they are different than other clubs, and what the Skill Centre program involves. Specifically, the Skill Centre program is for U8-U9 boys and girls playing in the ECSL league. It focuses on creating a positive development environment through purposeful training and competitive matches to enhance individual skills and tactical understanding.
The document provides an overview of coaching the under 19 player, noting that this age group is in
the last stage of adolescence before adulthood where they want more independence in decision
making while still needing guidance from coaches and role models. It discusses the social and
emotional development tasks of establishing an identity and future plans while experimenting with
different roles. Coaches are advised to provide leadership while allowing players to learn from their
own experiences as they transition into adulthood.
This prospectus tells the story of our players and students and allows prospective students, players, parents and the wider world an understanding of what can be achieved by those accepted in to the FBT International Football Academy
Partner presentation 2 Touch Football AcademyTony McCool
Could your organisation help us make the dream of FREE football happen in Luton, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. We want players selected on ability to play not pay! But we can only do it with partner help and sponsorship. Please help us make it happen.
This document provides details on the junior soccer programs for FC Carolina Alliance, including the Munchkin program for ages 4-6 and Pre-Academy for ages 7-8. The programs aim to develop players' technical skills like dribbling, passing and shooting through fun practices and games. Sessions focus heavily on individual technique at young ages and introduce basic tactics for older groups. If players progress through both programs, they will spend around 44% of time on dribbling, 25% on passing/receiving and 25% on shooting. The goal is to prepare players to succeed at higher levels of soccer through long-term development rather than short-term results.
Policies and Procedures Manual- HHP 570 Jay ShawDan McKinney
The document provides an overview of policies and procedures for the Corvallis High School athletic department for the upcoming school year. It discusses new facilities like the gymnasium and natatorium, as well as new coaches and transportation contracts. The purpose is to ensure all coaches and staff understand expectations and responsibilities. Coaches' compensation is outlined based on sport and duties. Requirements for coaches include a bachelor's degree, experience, certifications, and adherence to conduct policies. Seasonal restrictions on practices and competitions are also established.
Student of the Game Issue 14 - November 2014Jess Ibrom
This article discusses the legacy of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team and what football can learn from their success. It outlines how the All Blacks have produced arguably the best sports team in the world over the last century, with a 75% win record that has improved to 86% since 2004. The secret to their success can be found in their "little black book" of 15 rules that emphasize pride, passion, character and adaptation. These rules teach humility, doing small things well, never standing still and always adapting to keep opponents guessing. The All Blacks play with purpose and inclusion, aiming for a higher purpose through the power of storytelling. Their legacy is a living document that gets rewritten to continually improve.
Year round football curriculum for 3-10yr oldssethrey1471
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3. The Liverpool Way
Liverpool football club is recognised around the world as one of a small elite groups of
clubs with a true world wide reputation. For the last fifty years the club has been at the
forefront of British and European football, winning numerous championships and European
club tournaments. During this time, there has been a consistent tradition of developing top
class players, particularly from the Liverpool area. Currently Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen
and Jamie Carragher are examples of home grown talent who would rank in the very top
echelon of players world wide.
We believe passionately in a ‘Liverpool Way’ of doing things and indeed, football fans would
identify a clear ‘Liverpool Way’ which sets us apart from other clubs in a real and tangible
way.
Whilst the development of local players has been at the core of our philosophy we have
always believed that we have a responsibility for the all round education of our young
players as we prepare them not only for football but for life after football- a truly historic
approach. Also running alongside our player development programme has been a
coaching development programme.
To play or work for Liverpool Football Club is a great honour. It does not matter whether
you are 9,19,29 or 59- the magic is the same. Football is a simple game but when talented
players, gifted coaches and sensible parents are united together, they can move mountains.
Everyone in this Academy should be aware of the traditions of this club, the standards
and values that the club represents, the responsibility that we all share to behave in a
professional way that seeks improvement, excellence and success without sacrificing the
values that we hold so dear.
This is ‘The Liverpool Way’
Introduction p1
Aim of the Coaching Booklet p2
Soccer Schools p3
Staff Rules Regulations p4-5
Role of a Soccer Director p6
Coaching in the Game p7
Games Programme p8
Additional Information p9
Soccer School Sessions 1 to 50 p10-60
Goal Keeping Sessions p61-65
Academy Coach Yearly Planner p66-67
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4. Aim of the Coaching Booklet
Mission Statement
Liverpool FC is firmly committed to continue to produce coaches with qualities that meet the
high standards necessary to become a Liverpool FC coach. It will be our intention to achieve
this by recruiting coaches from local areas and welcoming them in to our programme. We will
then continue to create a happy environment along with a programme designed for coaches
to maximise potential giving them an appropriate opportunity to join The Academy.
We here at the LFC Academy aim to provide a booklet which enables all coaches who work
within the community department to access information suitable for activities involving our
club. To help all coaches see what is expected from them in different areas of work as a
community coach at Liverpool Football Club. The whole purpose of the booklet is to help
guide coaches to produce better sessions and in turn the children can only benefit from this.
Fortunately most provisions are in place giving us little excuse to not do the required job so
therefore it is extremely important that we all stay on board in ensuring that we keep turning
out a high level of coaching each year. As a football club we will stay firmly committed to you
and to the job you do. All we ask is for you to do the same.
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5. Soccer Schools
The soccer schools cater for children from ages 5-14. They also offer youngsters the perfect opportunity
to enjoy the Academy experience, meet new friends and show off their footballing potential to the
Academy coaches.
Each soccer school offers a broad range of schemes and activities to help children develop and learn
new skills and techniques in a fun, inclusive and rewarding atmosphere.
A TYPICAL SOCCER SCHOOL DAY FOR A COACH
At overseas camp:
8.00am Breakfast
Leave for soccer school at camp directors discretion
9.30am First session should be set up
9.40am Camp Director will address the parents to let them know about the running of the soccer school
9.35am Children arrive and are sorted into groups
9.45am Coach signs the children in and takes them to there base.
10.00am The soccer school starts (session 1)
Within this time you must provide a warm up and at least 2 other sessions
11.15am First break
11.30am (session 2)
Within this time you must provide at least 2 fun games ( not matches)
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm (session 3)
Individual group warm up then join up with another group of round about the same age and ability for
small sided games.(see games programme)
Break in your own time
2.45pm Finish, collect equipment in
2.55pm Children form an orderly line where they started the day
3.00pm Parent/guardian must sign their child out before the child can leave
3.15pm Coaches put the equipment away
3.30pm Go back to hotel (overseas)
On arrival to hotel Soccer School Director will hold a quick meeting with all coaches
to discuss the soccer school and any problems the coaches may have.
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6. Staff RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL PROCEDURES
1. BE AWARE OF CHILD PROTECTION ISSUES AND ABIDE BY ALL CLUBS GUIDELINES
2. ENSURE NO CHILD IS LEFT ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME
3. DO NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE OF A CHILD ON YOUR OWN
4. AT NO TIME SHOULD COACHES ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTING AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD
5. REPORT ANY ACCIDENT AND OR INJURY TO THE HEAD COACH, WHO CAN THEN
FOLLOW THE ACADEMY MEDICAL REFERRAL SYSTEM
6. PROVIDE A FULL REPORT ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF EQUIPMENT TO HEAD COACH
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
7. ARRIVE IN GOOD TIME TO PREPARE COACHING SESSIONS IN ORDER THAT PLAYERS
ENJOY MAXIMUM COACHING TIME
8. MAKE FUN AND ENJOYMENT A CENTRAL ELEMENT OF ALL COACHING SESSIONS
9. HAVE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT AND PLAYING KIT SUPPLIED BY THE
ACADEMY
10. ALWAYS ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL AND APPROPRIATE MANNER IN THE PURSUANCE
OF MAINTAINING THE HIGH STANDARDS OF CREDIBILITY AND INTEGRITY ASSOCIATED
WITH LIVERPOOL FC
11. ENSURE CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO CO-OPERATE, WITH TEAM MATES AND
THEIR OPPONENTS
12. ENSURE CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO COMPETE TO WIN (TO WIN FAIRLY, SKILFULLY AND
WITHIN THE LAWS OF THE GAME)
13. REFER ANY PROBLEMS TO THE HEAD COACH
14. ENSURE PARENTS DO NOT COACH FROM THE SIDE
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7. PLAYER ENTRY / EXIT PROCEDURE
Due to the nature of any academy coaching it will often be the case that many players will
come and go. Our jobs as coaches is to make sure the settling in period and departure of the
boys are as smooth as possible ensuring their time at the football club is an enjoyable one.
It is vital that the persona we give off to parents is one of togetherness and unity always
having a constant message.
TRAINING PROCEDURE
All coaches are to:
∆ Arrive at least 30 mins before training is due to start
∆ Only wear official Liverpool FC training kit and footwear
∆ Provide appropriate session plan
∆ If assisting a session, to be aware of or have seen session plan
∆ Ensure that the player register is filled in
∆ Help to get equipment collected after training and return it to the appropriate
secure storage area
∆ Ensure that all players leave with their parents/guardian
When coaching please be aware of the following guidelines:
∆ Always have a lively and positive attitude when working
∆ Be aware of the level and age of players and their capabilities.
This must confirm your expectations
∆ Ensure that your demonstrations are well explained
∆ Always be positive with the players even when they fail as they try new techniques
∆ Encourage positive play. We want players to express themselves
∆ Always understand the aims and objectives of the sessions
∆ Ensure distances, dimensions etc are relevant to players physical capabilities
∆ Encourage players at all times
∆ Always praise them when they do something right
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8. Role of a Soccer School Director
• To provide all staff on the school with an itinerary at least one week before the school starts
• Make sure all staffing and equipment is in place for the school ahead
• Welcome the attendees and parents with a brief talk about the Soccer School explaining
what it is the children will be doing over the duration of the course
• Sort the children into groups according to age
• Allocate the staff to a group
• Oversee the Soccer School to make sure it runs smoothly. If needed liase with the
co-ordinator
• Provide the coach’s with a daily schedule eg times/sessions
• Collate all names of talented players on the Soccer School and log them with Adam Flynn
or Heather Maguire
• Make sure all children are signed out by the parent/guardian with the group leader at the
end of each day
• On the last day provide all groups with prizes, certificates and medals etc
• Organise and lead the presentation on the last day of the Soccer School
• Thank the club who have hosted the Soccer School
• Equipment stored away correctly
• Facilities to be left in a tidy condition
• Only the Soccer School director to deal with Press/media and to only discuss the Soccer
School. Do not get drawn into discussions about the first team
• Make sure that no photograph’s are being taken by anyone other than the clubs official
photographer
• Soccer School director to deal with any parents or any problems that may arise
• If a parent/guardian is late to pick up there child contact the parent/
guardian and ask the child’s coach to accompany the child until the
parent/guardian arrives
• The Director of the Soccer School is responsible for providing a report at the
end of each school as to how it went and the behaviour and manner of the
staff throughout.
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9. • We are not asking you to overcoach, what
we are asking for is that when a situation
arises go in and get out.
• We strongly believe that if you try to utilise
the specified coaching points during games
then it can only benefit both you and the
children involved, creating a really positive
football environment in which the children
can enjoy.
• It is vitally important that you are always
aware of who you are representing at all
times, because you never know who is
watching, from Academy staff to parents.
People always expect the very highest of
standards from such a prestigious Club such
as ours and anybody involved within it.
You should make one of the above
points quickly and precisely and then
step out and let them play.
∆ FINDING SPACE
∆ PASS OR DRIBBLE
∆ SUPPORT
∆ TAKING OPPORTUNITIES
∆ DEFNDING AS A TEAM
∆ PROTECTING THE BALL
∆ ENCOURAGE POSITVE PLAY!!!!
Coaching In The Game
This is an area we can all improve on and here are some pointers to help you achieve this:
Looking at recent feedback from most coaching taking place at the Academy,
the general consensus is that the coaches “don’t coach enough in the games”.
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10. Game Programmes
Games for 8 team World Cup/Champions League etc.
1v2 1v3 1v4 1v5 1v6 1v7 1v8
3v4 2v4 2v3 2v6 2v5 2v8 2v7
5v6 6v8 5v8 3v7 3v8 3v5 3v6
7v8 5v7 6v7 4v8 4v7 4v6 4v5
6 Team World Cup/Champions League
1v2 1v6 1v3 1v4 1v5
3v4 2v3 2v5 2v6 2v4
5v6 4v5 4v6 3v5 3v6
Team 8 Team World/ Champions League Points
Name total
Game
Number
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Team 5
Team 6
Team 7
Team 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Team 6 Team World/ Champions League etc Points
Name total
Game
Number
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Team 5
Team 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Winners
Winners
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11. Additional Information
TRAVEL TIME
• When travelling with the Club it is up to the head coach to decide what the attire is and what times to
meet etc. This should be organised well in advance of the activity by the co-ordinator
• If your going to be late you must inform the co-ordinator asap
• Poor punctuality is not acceptable, you must always be at least 5 minutes early
ATTIRE
• When travelling you must wear a club tracksuit unless
otherwise stated by the co-ordinator
• When coaching you must wear LFC coaching kit
provided by the club this includes adidas footwear
• When in hotels you must not walk around without flip flops or
a T-shirt on
• Unless everybody wears ankle socks you must pull your
football socks up throughout the day
INTERVIEWS / QUESTIONS / LANGUAGE
• If asked any questions regarding the first team by parents
or a journalist just tell them that you can’t comment on this
because you are not involved with them
• Please be aware of the type of language you use around
your peers, the children and any other member of the
public as they look up to you as a role model
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12. 10
Soc
cer School
1 50
51 55Goal Keeping
SESSIONS
10
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13. 11
∆ Ball for each player
∆ Work on as many different skills as possible
Eg. ‘tap tap roll’ , ‘out to in’ ‘1,2 out 3 back in’
‘fake to pass’, ‘forward and behind’
KEY POINTS
∆ All skills must be done with both feet
∆ This is a warm up
∆ Work on getting as many touches on the ball as possible
∆ Work on lifting your head up whilst doing each skill
11
Session 1
TIPPY TAPPY
DifficultyRating
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14. 12
Session 2
LINE GAME
∆ Use side moves to beat partner to A or B
15-20 seconds to score as many points as possible
∆ X has the ball, O cannot go across the line and can’t tackle
It is just a repeated race to either A or B using as many different skills as possible
KEY POINTS
∆ Always keep the ball moving
∆ Protect the ball
∆ Accelerate fast, turn fast to unsteady the defender
DifficultyRating
12
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15. 13
Session 3
MARADONA’S - FORWARD MOVES
1. X steps left takes outside of right
2. X steps right takes outside of left
3. X steps left steps right takes outside of left
4. X steps right steps left takes outside of right
KEY POINTS
∆ Both players should almost be symmetrical in there movements
∆ Encourage to bend knees and explode into space
∆ Make eye contact or some form of communication to enable you to
do it at the same time
∆ Do each stage for 1-2 minutes
∆ Make the move believable
DifficultyRating
13
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16. 14
Session 4
CHAIN GAME
1v1, 2v2 etc
∆ Each player has a number
∆ All players link arms within the goal
∆ Only the end players can use there hands
∆ Coach shouts out a number and both players battle it out to score in
oppositions goal
RULES
Players must not break the link - if they do then the other team gets a penalty
against the remaining players.
If the ball goes out of the area the game is over and new numbers are called
KEY POINTS
∆ Fast, direct, positive play
∆ Encourage Forward moves
DifficultyRating
14
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17. 15
Session 5
NUMBERS GAME
1v1, 2v2 etc
∆ Each player has a number
∆ The coach shouts out a number and feeds the ball onto the pitch
∆ The numbers shouted try to score past the oppositions GK
KEY POINTS
∆ Fast, direct, positive play
∆ Encourage Forward moves
DifficultyRating
15
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18. 16
Session 6
CONE GAME - REACTION GAME
∆ Coach says a command and the players follow it when the coach says “ball”,
it’s a race to see who has the quickest reaction to grab the ball from the cone
∆ Whoever takes the ball first wins a point
∆ If both players grab the ball at the same time it’s a draw (1 point each)
∆ If 1 player grabs the ball without the coach saying ball then his partner gets a point
KEY POINTS
∆ Fun
∆ Reaction and speed of thought to a trigger word (‘ball’)
DifficultyRating
16
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19. 17
Session 7
FOX IN THE BOX
∆ Each player on the outside has a number
∆ Coach shouts a number and the person shooting reacts, controls and shoots
∆ 2 balls each on the outside
∆ 1 or 2 touch finish inside the box
∆ Winner = most goals scored
KEY POINTS
∆ Quality and accuracy of pass in to striker
∆ First touch
∆ Reactions
∆ Ball striking
∆ Awareness
DifficultyRating
17
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20. Session 8
TAILS
∆ The aim of the game is to take everybody else’s tail out and protect your own
∆ The last man with a tail wins
∆ Each player has a tail (bib) in the back of their shorts
∆ If another player takes your ‘tail’ you are out
∆ If you are forced out of the square your are out
Note: This is very similar to ‘King of the Ring’
KEY POINTS
∆ Awareness
∆ Speed (acceleration)
∆ Agility
DifficultyRating
18
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21. Session 9
HEAD / CATCH
∆ Coach throws the ball to the players head and calls ‘Head or Catch’
∆ The player must do the opposite to the coaches demand
∆ If the player does the opposite command then they are still in
∆ If they do the right command then they’re out
KEY POINTS
∆ Reactions
∆ Speed of thought
DifficultyRating
19
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22. Session 10
KING OF THE RING
∆ Each player has a football
∆ When the coach shouts GO it’s every player for themselves
∆ Each player then tries to kick everybody else’s football outside of the square
∆ The last player in the square with their own football wins
KEY POINTS
∆ Protect the ball
∆ Awareness
∆ Speed and agility
DifficultyRating
20
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23. Session 11
ONE TOUCH FINISH
Group A = 1 team
Group B = 2 team
∆ Player plays a diagonal pass for a one touch finish
∆ Follow your pass or shot into the group diagonally opposite
∆ Depending on the side passed from depends on which foot you shoot with
∆ Swap over the groups so they can work both feet
KEY POINTS
∆ Accurate passes on the floor
∆ Guide the ball into the goal
∆ Use inside of the foot
∆ Shoot back to where the pass came from
DifficultyRating
21
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24. Session 12
1v1 SWEAT BOX
FIRST TO 10
∆ X attacks O within the box and must cross the line
opposite to gain a point
∆ The ball must be under control
∆ O can only come out when he has won the ball back
∆ Then X defends against the O’s
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage forward moves and quick play
∆ Always keep the ball moving
∆ Encourage positive play
∆ Attack the space
DifficultyRating
22
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25. Session 13
ZIDANES / SIDE MOVES
1. UNDERNEATH 2. ACROSS 3. STEP TAKE 4. SOLE CRUYFF
∆ Each player finds a line
∆ Use the line as a defender to practice each of the 4 turns (above)
in 2’s with passive resistance
∆ Practice each of the turns
∆ Look to stay close to the line and protect the ball
KEY POINTS
∆ Concentrate on protecting the ball, keeping your body in between
your opponent and the ball
∆ Practice each turn for 30 seconds or in reps of 10
Note - done properly this is very intense and very hard work.
Make time for plenty of rest in between each turn.
DifficultyRating
23
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26. Session 14
THE PLOUGH
∆ Same as Session 3, but running with the ball
∆ X1 and X2 head towards each other and use a forward
move to go past one another
∆ Start left and then take right
∆ Encourage all forward moves
KEY POINTS
∆ Distance and timing of moves
∆ Speed of moves
∆ Quality of moves
DifficultyRating
24
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27. Session 15
GLADIATOR
1 v 1 v 1 v 1 v 1
∆ O must defend the line and cannot come off it
∆ X must beat as many O’s as possible and gains 1 point for each success
∆ Change over after each team member has had 2 attempts
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage forward moves, direct and positive play
∆ Attack the space
DifficultyRating
25
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28. Session 16
PASS SET SHOOT
A passes to B, B sets C, C shoots
A goes to B, B goes to C and C goes to A
Competition
You can also have one team behind the Goal catching
any stray shots if they catch successfully then they take a
goal from the other team.
KEY POINTS
∆ Hit the target
∆ Pass and move quickly
∆ Set to preferred foot
∆ Get the rotation right
DifficultyRating
26
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29. Session 17
TOWER GAME
∆ Each player has a number
∆ Coach shouts a number, he takes the ball off his team cone and attempts to
knock down the tower in the middle using inside of the foot pass
∆ Progress into dribbling across
∆ Changing direction
∆ Using left and right feet
∆ Turning and passing
KEY POINTS
∆ Reaction time
∆ Passing accuracy
∆ Speed/quickness
DifficultyRating
27
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30. Session 18
HEADING WORLD CUP
∆ Only score with a header
∆ Each player serves with hands to partner to score
∆ You can head straight back
∆ 3 minute games
∆ Promotion relegation format
∆ Each team is not allowed over the half way line
KEY POINTS
∆ Head the ball down
∆ Use forehead, eyes open and on the ball
∆ Give your team-mate good service
∆ Take a run up and attack the ball
DifficultyRating
28
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31. Session 19
HEADING CONE GAME
∆ X1 throws the ball to X2, X2 heads down and tries to knock the
footballs off the cone
∆ X2 then becomes the server and the next in line has a go
∆ Take it further away for passing
∆ Use same rotation
KEY POINTS
∆ Service must be good
∆ Head the ball down, eyes open use forehead
∆ Use whole body to generate power
DifficultyRating
29
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32. Session 20
ROBIN HOOD
∆ ABC and D take all the footballs from the middle
(1 player at a time from each group)
∆ Then take balls from each of the other teams when all of the
footballs have gone from the middle
∆ The team with the most footballs after 2 minutes wins
KEY POINTS
∆ Get your head up
∆ Keep close control of the ball
∆ Attack quickly and wisely
DifficultyRating
30
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33. Session 21
BIG BOX LITTLE BOX
∆ X outside O inside
∆ O must go through the middle before receiving a pass from X
∆ O simply returns the ball and moves off through the little box to
a different server.
∆ Work on passing, heading volleys etc.
∆ Don’t forget to change the O with the X
KEY POINTS
∆ Accuracy of passing
∆ Communication
∆ Vision
∆ Awareness
DifficultyRating
31
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34. Session 22
BACK 2 GOAL
∆ S plays into the space within the box
∆ X1 chases after the ball followed by X2
∆ X1 must try to turn and beat X2 to score a goal
∆ The next time round the roles are reversed
∆ X1 defends and X2 attacks
KEY POINTS
∆ Protect the ball
∆ Turn quickly
∆ Change of pace
∆ Hit the target
DifficultyRating
32
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35. Session 23
ZIGGA ZAGGA
∆ Start with football in the hands and progress to,
passing, volleys out of hand, headers
∆ Take into a competition between a number of teams
∆ To progress add more footballs
KEY POINTS
∆ Accurate passing
∆ Communication
∆ Quick movement with and without the ball
∆ Awareness
DifficultyRating
X1 passes to X2
X2 passes to X3
X3 passes to X4
X4 passes to X5
X5 dribbles to X6
33
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36. Session 24
GET OUT OF MY TREE
∆ X has a bib in the of his shorts, which O must grab, if successful they
change places
∆ If another X comes into your “tree” and shouts “ get out of my tree” then
you must go and find another tree
∆ To progress introduce 1 football each for the attackers, now the
defenders must get a touch on the ball to change places
KEY POINTS
∆ Awareness
∆ Speed
∆ Communication
∆ Ball protection
DifficultyRating
34
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37. Session 25
FOOTBALL THIEVES
∆ Each team has 5 footballs balanced on there cones
∆ The aim of the game is to knock the oppositions footballs off
the cone one at a time and take both the ball and cone back and
balance them at your end
∆ The team with the most footballs at the end of time wins
KEY POINTS
∆ Quick accurate passing
∆ Communication
∆ Awareness
∆ Create 1v1s 2v1’s etc
DifficultyRating
35
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38. Session 26
GATES OR GOALS
∆ X starts by passing to O
∆ O passes back and defends
∆ X can score through either gate or past the Goalkeeper
1 point for a gate 3 points for a goal
∆ Change the defender every time
∆ Competition X v O 3-4minutes each
KEY POINTS
∆ Be positive
∆ Attack quickly
∆ Always keep the ball moving
DifficultyRating
36
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39. Session 27
PASSING PRACTICE
∆ Starting from 10 yards away X v’s O to see who can
knock the ball off the cone the most
∆ For more advanced or older kids take it further away
Also vary the strike from inside of the foot to laces etc
KEY POINTS
∆ Use the inside of the foot
∆ Go for accuracy not power
∆ Keep the ball on the floor
DifficultyRating
37
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40. Session 28
TWO GATE GAME - A
∆ Coach plays the ball to X who tries to beat O to A or B using his side moves
∆ X must have the ball under control when entering gates A or B to score
∆ To begin with O cannot cross the line, although to progress session allow O
to defend properly and defend beyond the line
∆ X has 15 seconds to score
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage X to stay close to the line and
use all moves quickly and effectively
∆ Control, first touch
∆ Pass
DifficultyRating
38
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41. Session 29
TWO GATE GAME - B
∆ Coach plays the ball into the space X goes followed
by O and the game begins
∆ X tries to score in A or B
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage protection, side moves and quick play
∆ Creativeness
DifficultyRating
39
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42. Session 30
THREE GATE GAME
∆ O passes to X and defends A + B
∆ X attacks A or B to start with
∆ Introduce goal C later on in the session
∆ 1 goal for A or B
∆ 2 goals for C
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage forward and side moves
∆ Quickly and effectively
∆ Move away from the space that you want to go to
DifficultyRating
40
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43. Session 31
TRIANGLE STEP
1v1
∆ X3 passes to X1 and moves sideways to B,
∆ X3 then walks to A and X1 uses forward move to beat X3 and
attack the space
∆ X2 passes to X3 who is now at A and the sequence begins again
starting from the opposite side
Competiton: Defend the line
KEY POINTS
∆ Pass
∆ Ball control
∆ Different types of moves
∆ The timing and distance of the skill executed
∆ Recognise were the space is to attack
DifficultyRating
41
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44. Session 32
ATTACK v DEFENCE
1v1, 2v1, 3v2
∆ O passes ball to X, X attacks O
∆ Overload to progress
KEY POINTS
∆ Attack positively and quickly
∆ Create 1v1 situations
∆ Use forward moves effectively
DifficultyRating
42
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45. Session 33
TURN TURN TURN
1. X1 pass to feet of X2
2. X2 controls and takes to A
3. X2 turns at A
4. X2 takes towards B
5. X2 turns and protects at B
6. X2 controls and takes towards C
7. X2 turns and protects at C
8. X2 controls and takes towards D
Finish/Start again
KEY POINTS
∆ Protection of the ball
∆ Making the turns go to where you want to go (space)
∆ Speed
∆ Agility
∆ Timing of defending and turns
DifficultyRating
∆ X3 closes down B as X2 arrives
∆ X1 closes down C as X2 arrives
to make the player turn with
resistance
43
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46. Session 34
3rd MAN RUNNING
∆ X1 passes to X2 who sets X3
∆ X3 plays through for X1 who made the 3rd man run
KEY POINTS
∆ Stay onside
∆ Timing of the run
∆ Follow up for a ‘Jimmy Greaves’
∆ Crisp 1 touch passing
∆ Quick movement
DifficultyRating
44
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47. Session 35
TORRES and GERRARD STRIKE
∆ X3 passes to second striker X2, who sets X1 for a first time strike
in or outside of the box left or right foot work both sides of the
box with 2 separate groups
KEY POINTS
∆ Hit the target
∆ When shooting from an angle shoot across goal
∆ Stay onside
∆ Sharp movement off the ball
DifficultyRating
45
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48. Session 36
BOX TO BOX
∆ Each player has a number within
one of the four boxes
∆ 1 ball in each box
∆ Throw catch and move in the box
∆ When your number is called change
group to the left
∆ Change the skill every time you get
back to where you started
DifficultyRating
∆ After each skill move into next box
1. Dribble
2. Dribble half way, pass
3. Clip from one box to another
4. Dribble halfway 2turns
5. Dribble through poles diagonally
6. Into nearest pole turn and protect left/right
KEY POINTS
∆ Be alert/aware
∆ Concentrate on control
∆ Accurate firm passing
∆ Communication46
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49. Session 37
ACCY WARM UP
∆ O’s must get from A to B as quick as
possible.
∆ First O’s must tag any X within the
area to progress through
∆ If X is forced out of the area then O
goes through for free
Competition
∆ Time each team to see how long it
takes them all to get from A to B
∆ The quickest team wins
DifficultyRating
PROGRESSION
1. Introduce 1 ball and whoever has
the ball can’t be tagged
2. Put the ball on the floor, defender
needs to get a touch to go through
KEY POINTS
∆ Awareness
∆ Sharpness ,quickness and
acceleration away from a defender
47
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50. Session 38
UNDER PRESSURE
∆ X have footballs on the outside and serve to O
∆ Both middle-players (O) work to the same
player on the outside,
∆ O1 receives the ball from X1 whilst O2 acts as
a passive defender, applying pressure
towards O1
∆ Players will then alter-roles and repeat the
practice with X1 and X2
∆ Work on passing, heading, volleys, turns etc
∆ Don’t forget to change the O with the X
DifficultyRating
PROGRESSION
Can now be taken into a competition,
1v1
1. O1 will receive the ball from X1 and
try to get the ball to X2 to receive a
point
2. Roles are once again switched.
Tackling is now allowed
KEY POINTS
∆ Composure
∆ Touch
∆ Positve play
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51. Session 39
SAS
Group A ball each
Group B 1 touch set and finish
∆ A ping into box
∆ B 1 touch set for partner to shoot
Swap over after 2 shots each
KEY POINTS
∆ Quality accurate passing
∆ Control/first touch
∆ Hit the target
DifficultyRating
49
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52. Session 40
PASS AND MOVE
∆ 2 touch passing in group/follow pass
∆ 1 touch passing in group/follow pass
∆ Player in middle sets back and moves to group on Left/Right
KEY POINTS
∆ Accurate/quality passing
∆ Communication
∆ Movement off the ball
DifficultyRating
50
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53. Session 41
THROW HEAD CATCH
GAME
7v7 ball in your hands
∆ You cannot run with the ball in your hands
∆ If a player throws the ball to you, you must head it and the next player catches
∆ If this does not occur then the opposition gets possession
∆ Must score with a header
PROGRESSION
1. Throw volley catch
2. Throw chest volley catch etc
DifficultyRating
51
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54. Session 42
YEIGHTSY
∆ O plays to X and joins the back of the O’s on the opposite side
Same with the X’s
Different skills involved are:
• 2 touch passing
• Running with the balll
• Turns
• Reverse pass
KEY POINTS
∆ Pass and move
∆ First touch out of your feet
∆ Communication
DifficultyRating
52
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55. Session 43
S.A.B.S
1. Take towards middle cone
2. Turn and protect
3. Take towards defender and beat
4. Shoot
Note- the defenders on the line defend the line only. They change with
somebody else from there own team every 2-3 minutes
KEY POINTS
∆ All skills must be done with both feet
∆ This is a warm up
∆ Work on getting as many touches on the ball as possible
∆ Work on lifting your head up whilst doing each skill
DifficultyRating
53
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56. Session 44
DIAMOND WALL PASS
∆ X1 and X2 change places (only work between A + B)
∆ O1 and O2 change places (only work between C + D)
∆ X2 closes X1 who plays wall pass with O1
∆ X1 plays to O2 is closed down by O1
∆ O2 plays wall pass with X1 and the sequence continues
Competition
30 passes in 30 seconds/ or how many passes in 30-60 seconds
∆ To progress use both feet
∆ Change direction
KEY POINTS
∆ Encourage quick decisive passing with inside of foot and quick
movement of the ball
∆ No sooner have you released the ball than you will be back on it
∆ Invite the defender in and quickly play round him
DifficultyRating
54
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57. Session 45
STEP BEAT PASS - A
∆ O1 passes to O2 and closes, O2 controls and steps inside,
takes outside past O1’s cone and passes to X1 who passes
to X2 and it all starts again
KEY POINTS
∆ Invite the defender in and beat quickly
∆ Encourage quick beat, big touch into the space
and a quality pass on the floor
∆ To progress allow to beat inside
DifficultyRating
55
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58. Session 46
SHOOTING ALLEY
∆ X1 passes to X2, X2 takes towards X1
and turns and passes
to X3 and closes down quickly
∆ X3 steps right takes left and shoots
left then joins the back of X4
KEY POINTS
∆ Precise passing
∆ Beat outside shoot inside
∆ Encourage shooting with both feet
DifficultyRating
56
1. Pass follow
2. Take toward X1
3. Turn
4. Pass follow
5. Stop beat
Shoot
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59. Session 47
NO BOUNCE
∆ X1 clips a long ball in the air
∆ X2 heads it
∆ X3 catches and takes back to the start
∆ X1 takes X2’s place
∆ X2 takes X3’s place and so on
Mix the skills up
Eg. volley back , chest and volley
DifficultyRating
57
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60. Session 48
FIVE MAN WALL PASS
∆ X1 passes to X5 and closes
∆ X5 plays wall pass around X1 with X2
∆ X2 then caresses the return into the corner and closes X5
who plays a wall pass around X2 with X3
∆ X3 plays the ball to X5 first time and X5 plays to X4
and the sequence begins again
KEY POINTS
∆ Concentration is a must and understanding is
key for this to work affectively
∆ Encourage one touch play with both feet
∆ To progress change the direction
∆ Suck the defender in and quiclky play round him
DifficultyRating
58
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61. Session 49
WALL PASS BEAT - B
∆ A passes to B and closes
∆ B plays wall pass with D and passes to C
∆ D then closes C who plays a wall pass with B around D,
then plays to A
The process is repeated
KEY POINTS
∆ All skills must be done with both feet
∆ This is a warm up
∆ Work on getting as many touches on the ball as possible
∆ Work on lifting your head up whilst doing each skill
DifficultyRating
59
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62. Session 50
WIZZARD WING PLAY
∆ X1 passes to X2
∆ X2 passes to X3
∆ X3 plays X1 into the space
∆ X1 delivers for the runners as shown
KEY POINTS
∆ Timing of the run from X1
∆ Timing of run from strikers
∆ Movement off the balll
∆ Work both sides
DifficultyRating
60
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63. Goal Keeping Session 1
GK CROSSING
∆ X1, X2, X3 take it in turns to cross the ball into the 18 yard box
∆ Before the GK moves he must clearly shout which box he is going
to catch the ball in
DifficultyRating
61
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64. Goal Keeping Session 2
PASSING MOVEMENT SHOT STOPPING
∆ X2 passes ball to GK who deals with pass and returns 1 or 2 touch through gate
∆ GK then gets across the goal asap in position to save a shot from X1
∆ X1 takes a touch out of feet and strikes at goal
6 reps, change sides
KEY POINTS
∆ GK’s supporting position in relation to the ball
∆ Decision – 1 or 2 touch and type of pass
∆ Movement across the goal, fast but ready in set position when ball is to be struck
∆ Saving technique
∆ Positioning – into line and down the line
DifficultyRating
62
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65. Goal Keeping Session 3
MOVEMENT / POSITIONING
∆ GK goes over hurdles (2 feet gap between hurdles)
∆ GK moves across and gets set in line with cone
∆ He then moves behind hurdles and gets set at red or yellow cone
∆ He then adjusts in line with the Coach and saves a shot
∆ Change sides
DifficultyRating
63
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66. Goal Keeping Session 4
BACKPASSES DISRIBUTION
∆ X1 passes into GK, who transfers to X2,
∆ X2 plays ball straight back to GK,
∆ GK then plays into X3 who sets back for GK to kick long
to target area
∆ Change sides
∆ Different long balls ie. 1 touch, 1st time and bonce
KEY POINTS
∆ GK’s movement into position
∆ Support play
∆ 1st touch + passing technique
∆ Decision, 1 or 2 touch
DifficultyRating
64
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67. Goal Keeping Session 5
ANGLES DIVING TECHNIQUE
∆ GK starts at the near post
∆ X1 serves ball towards cone for GK to make save
∆ GK then gets to middle gate asap and deals with a pass from X2
∆ GK then gets to final gate and saves at near post from X3
∆ Repeat, going opposite way x4
KEY POINTS
∆ GK’s position – on toes leaning forward
∆ Diving technique – arms straight, dive forward
∆ Movement of feet in between saves
DifficultyRating
65
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68. January
February
March
April
May
June
Soccer School (ACADEMY) Goalkeeping Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Isle of Man Soccer School (QE II High School - Isle of Man)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Soccer School (Christleton High School - Chester)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Soccer School (Whitehaven FC)
Travel day (to Greece) Green Plan Day Camp 1 (Greece)
Day off (Greece) Camp 2 (Greece)
Day off (Norway)
Camp 3 (Greece)Day off (Greece)
Soccer School 2 (Norway)
Camp 3 (Greece)
Soccer School 3 (Norway)
ACADEMY COACH YEARLY PLANNER 2008
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Soccer School (Myerscough college)
Soccer School (Sweden)
Travel Day (to Norway) Soccer School 1 (Norway)
Travel day (Norway)
Travel day (to Spain)
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69. July
August
September
October
November
December
Academy Soccer School + Gibrolta Soccer School ( all dates to be confirmed )
Day off (Norway) Soccer School 4 (Norway)
Soccer School (Spain)
Travel home
Travel day (to Portugal) Soccer School (Portugal) Travel home
Travel day(to Cork Ireland)Soccer School (Cork Ireland)
Travel Day (to Dublin Ireland) Soccer School (Dublin)
Goalkeeping Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Soccer School 5 (Norway)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Day off (Norway) Soccer School 6 (Norway)
Soccer School 7 (Norway)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Day off (Norway)
Soccer School (Belfast)
Soccer School 8 (Norway)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Soccer School (ACADEMY)
Goalkeeping Soccer School (ACADEMY)
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Travel day (to Spain)
Travel home
Soccer School (Costa De La Luz) Soccer School (Alicante)
Travel home
Travel day (Norway) Soccer School 5 (Norway)
Travel day (Norway)
Travel day (to Belfast Ireland) Travel home
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70. 68
Development Centre Sessions
Within the sessions 1-50 we have identified some
sessions which are suitable for Development
Centre Coaching.
The sessions identified are:
1. TIPPY TAPPY (PAGE 11)
2. LINE GAME (PAGE 12)
3. MARADONA’S – FORWARD MOVES (PAGE 13)
5. NUMBERS GAME (PAGE 15)
8. TAILS (PAGE 18)
10. KING OF THE RING (PAGE 20)
13. ZIDANES / SIDE MOVES (PAGE 23)
14. THE PLOUGH (PAGE 24)
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72. 70
Liverpool Football Club
ACADEMY
The Academy, Liverpool Football Club
The Liverpool Way, Knowsley
Merseyside L33 7ED
Telephone: 0151 477 3030
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