curriculum
TRAINING STRUCTURE
YOUR CHILD’S CLASS STRUCTURE BROKEN DOWN
U4 GROUP: 3 TO 4 YEAR OLDS
4 sessions per week
Optional to attend all
45 mins per session
8 players: 1 coach
OBJECTIVES:
- MATCHPLAY: No matches. Focus will be on shooting past a goalkeeper only.
- TECHNICAL: Improve basic individual technique
- PHYSICAL: Develop coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball
- PSYCHOSOCIAL: Feel comfortable and confident with the ball
By the end of the season, the player will be capable of:
- Handling the ball comfortably with at least one foot and both hands
- Scoring goals comfortably past a goalkeeper
- Running, jumping, stopping and back paddling with and without the ball
U6 GROUP: 5 TO 6 YEAR OLDS
4 sessions per week
Optional to attend all
60 mins per session
10 players: 1 coach
OBJECTIVES:
MATCHPLAY: Take up good positions during the game
TECHNICAL: Improve basic individual technique further
PHYSICAL: Develop coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball
PSYCHOSOCIAL: Increase confidence with the ball
By the end of the season, the player will be capable of:
- Handling the ball with both feet and both hands
- Occupying the original position during the game once an action is finished (Positioning)
- Basic coordinated movements with and without the ball
U8 GROUP: 7 TO 8 YEAR OLDS
4 sessions per week
Optional to attend all
70 mins per session
12 players: 1 coach
OBJECTIVES:
MATCHPLAY: Awareness of the movement of the ball and positioning of teammates
TECHNICAL: Individual and collective basic football techniques
PHYSICAL: Develop speed, coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball
PSYCHOSOCIAL: Interact with all teammates during the training session
By the end of the season, the player will be capable of:
- Stopping and running with the ball at speed
- Moving forward when attacking and retreating when defending
- Basic quick movements with and without the ball
- Basic skills in 1 vs 1
U10 GROUP: 9 TO 10 YEAR OLDS
4 sessions per week
Optional to attend all
90 mins per session
14 players: 1 coach
OBJECTIVES:
MATCHPLAY: Efficiently occupy space in relation to the ball and to teammates
TACTICAL: Creating space and applying basic principles of attack and defence
TECHNICAL: Accuracy in individual soccer techniques
PHYSICAL: Develop speed, agility, coordination and balance
PSYCHOSOCIAL: Interact positively and feel confident within the group
By the end of the season, the player will be capable of:
- Being efficient in 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2 situations
- Application of basic attacking and defending principles
- Coordinated movements at speed
U12 GROUP: 11 TO 12 YEAR OLDS
4 sessions per week
Optional to attend all
90 mins per session
14 players: 1 coach
OBJECTIVES:
MATCHPLAY: Improve possession and transition as well as collective defending during the match
TACTICAL: Develop attacking/defending principles further and combination play
TECHNICAL: Focus on quality of passing and receiving technique as well as ball control in game situations
PHYSICAL: Compete to increase speed, agility, coordination and balance in competitive games
PSYCHOSOCIAL: Increase collective self-confidence
By the end of the season, the player will be capable of:
- Application of technique at speed in game situations
- Application of attacking and defending principles in games
- Agility, coordination and speed movements in simple practices
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