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U11 Girls
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U11 Boys Blue
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Joe Di Stefano |
Drew McGregor
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U12 Boys Blue
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U12 Girls White
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Coaching Program U11 and U12
Practice Sessions:
Players at these age groups now need to practice their fundamental skills in opposed situations.
The majority of our sessions will be done in 2 v 2 and 3 v 3 situations.
We must start to think about our player’s discipline and attitude. Players should arrive on time, have clean cleats and ensure they do their best at all times.
It is also important that players are doing their homework as education is important.
Players will be encouraged to watch top class soccer games on TV.
Passing:
Players need to be able to pass the ball with the inside and outside of their foot.
Players need to be able to do a chip pass.
Players need to be able to do a volley pass.
The lofted pass needs to be introduced at the U12 age level.
Players should know the importance of the speed of the pass.
Players will learn when to play forward, sideways and back.
The basic fundamentals still apply:
· Accuracy
· Speed/Pace
· Faking/Disguise
· Timing
Control:
Players need to be able to control the ball with their knee and chest.
Players need to be able to shield the ball from pressure.
Players need to learn to control a ball as a means to an end
Players need to understand the fundamentals of ball control:
· To get their body behind the ball
· To assess the flight of the ball
· To decide which part of their body they are going to use to control the ball
· To relax on contact with the ball
· To control the ball away from pressure
· To get the ball out of their feet so they can get their heads up.
Dribbling:
Players will be encouraged to take risks and not worry about failure.
Players need to be able to dribble in 1v2, 2v2 and 3v3 situations.
Players will learn when and where to dribble in game situations.
Players should now know the basic fundamentals of dribbling.
· When to change speed/pace
· How to change direction
· How to fake or improvise
· They will be encouraged to attack defenders with speed/pace
Defending:
Players need to understand the importance of patience.
Players need to know how to put pressure on the ball, how to be patient and delay.
Players will learn how to cover in 2v2 and 3v3 situations.
Players will learn how to head the ball when defending.
Players should now understand the following basic fundamentals of defending:
· To communicate as a team
· To get their body between the ball and the target when they lose possession
· When to pressure the player on the ball
· How to be patience and delay play
· How to cover their team mate
· Players need to know that they mark their player inside and goal side
· Players need to understand the closer their player is to the ball the tighter they mark.
Shooting:
Players will learn how to power shoot with either foot.
Players will learn when to use power or finesse.
Players will learn how to finish from volleys.
Players will learn to finish in the penalty box in 1v1 and 2v2 situations.
Players need to know the importance of hitting the target when shooting.
Players will learn to follow their shots for any rebounds.
Heading:
Players will continue to learn how to head the ball correctly as individuals.
Players will learn the difference between attacking and defending headers.
Players will be encouraged to attack the ball when heading.
Flexibility:
Stretching and cool downs will still be used at this age level
Set Plays:
Set plays will be introduced at this age group.
Corners
Free kicks
Throws
Penalties
Goal kicks
Games:
Results start to be recorded at these age groups which we feel puts added pressure on coaches and players.
We must identify a player’s strengths and weakness’ to help them choose their correct position.
Players will have the opportunity to play different positions.
At U12 we will identify a strong spine to the team to help all players develop.
Players will have the opportunity to get an equal amount of playing time as it is important for their development.
Playing time will however be determined by the player’s attitude and attendance to practice and their mentality during games.
