Day: Friday
Time: 6-7pm
BOYS FOOTBALL - AGES 7 TO 10
Development Program
Weekly high intensity coaching will help young players build a more advanced skill set, preparing them for competitive environments and encouraging a deeper understanding of football strategy and teamwork.
Key elements should focus on advancing fundamental skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning to support more competitive play.
Our sessions will focus on:
- Technical Skill Development:
Emphasis on refining dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control with both feet. Introducing more complex moves like feints and turns to improve overall ball-handling ability. - Tactical Awareness:
Teaching basic tactical concepts such as positioning, spacing, and understanding different roles on the field. Small-sided games can help players develop their awareness of formations and strategic play. - Game Intelligence and Decision-Making:
Encouraging players to read the game and make quick decisions, such as when to pass, shoot, or dribble. This helps build anticipation and smart reactions during matches. - Teamwork and Communication: Developing verbal and non-verbal communication skills on the field, along with more structured team-building exercises to enhance cooperation and trust among teammates.
- Confidence and Resilience: Instilling mental toughness and encouraging positive responses to challenges and setbacks to prepare them for competitive situations and build self-confidence.
- Transition Play: Introducing the concept of switching from defense to attack (and vice versa) quickly, so players understand the importance of reacting rapidly and maintaining balance during gameplay transitions.
