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Organization of a Training Session Ages 9-12

Organization of a Training Session Ages 9-12. Pre-Training Preparation- Little things make a big difference. Equipment Balls (one per player, appropriate sizes, proper inflation, bright colors for younger players) Vests to distinguish players/teams

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Organization of a Training Session Ages 9-12

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  1. Organization of a Training SessionAges 9-12

  2. Pre-Training Preparation- Little things make a big difference • Equipment • Balls (one per player, appropriate sizes, proper inflation, bright colors for younger players) • Vests to distinguish players/teams • Cones to delineate confined areas (at least two different colors if possible) • Medical Kit with synthetic ice packets • Medical emergency information • Extras: Flags, coaching sticks, portable goals, nets, ball pump, extra shinguards • Access to water

  3. Pre-Training Preparation- Little things make a big difference • Always arrive at each training session with a specific plan and have things set up before the players show. Oftentimes the planning and preparation of a session takes longer than the actual practice! • Always dress properly (soccer gear, shirts tucked in, boots, etc.). This shows the players how you feel about coaching them. • Coaches should wear a colored shirt which does not conflict with what the players are wearing (black).

  4. Training SessionsGeneral Comments • In most cases, training should be as long as the game. • Always choose a topic/theme to work on for each session and stick to it. The observations made in games will tell the coach what the team needs to work on in training. • Exercises in training sessions should flow into one another to minimize down time. • Teach from simple to complex. Make exercises initially easy and add difficulty as the session progresses. • Training should be clear and realistic to the game. FUN!

  5. Training Variables • Goals (multiple goals, size of goals, location of goals, line) • Field (large, small, wide, narrow) • Balls(balls with coach to control tempo, near counter goals, etc.) • Players (numbers up/down, neutral players, players restricted to zones) • Rules (touch restrictions, method of scoring, complete a task before going to goal)

  6. Technical Training Sessions for ages 9-12 • Dribbling- beating an opponent, shielding/possession, speed • Striking the Ball- passing and shooting • Receiving- ground and air • Heading- use caution • Tackling- block and poke

  7. Stages in a Technical Session • Warm-up-preparation period/ learning • Main Activities- • fundamental and game related activities • technical development w/ tactical implications addressed in small groups • Game-playing the game with and without restrictions/conditions • Warm-down

  8. Warm-up Warm-up (20% of training time) • The purpose is to prepare players physically and mentally. • Warm-up should be related to the topic of the session, but can include individual skill development such as Coerver Ball Method. • Movement is the key to learning skills.

  9. Main Activities Fundamental and Game Related (50% of training time) • Activities must be related to the game. • Begin with no pressure and gradually add different types of pressure (defenders, reduced space, against the clock, etc.).

  10. Playing the Game Game (25% of training time) • Should be as realistic as possible. • Coach can relate training topic and coaching points to game. • Use two full-size goals if possible. • Lift restrictions as soon as possible (no more than 1/3 of the time). • Do not be afraid to let the players play. Do teaching when necessary. • Socratic Method of Teaching- ask the players to come up with solutions to solve problems on the field. • Finish the session with the number of players used in a game (6 v 6 or 8 v 8)

  11. Warm-Down Warm-down (5% of training time) • Stretch and allow players to cool down. • Have fun exercises for warm down. • Use this time to positively reinforce the efforts of the players and review main coaching points. • GOAL- players should leave training wanting/begging to play more!

  12. Soccer Teaching Methods: Common Faults- The Scottish Football Association • The coach boring the group with long-winded speeches • The coach not in a neutral color • The coach complicating the exercise by offering too much information and by elaborating on the chosen theme by involving too many phases of play • Skills practices becoming endurance work • The coach acting as a ball boy • The coach failing to demonstrate

  13. Common Faults Cont. • Lack of awareness of space required for a particular exercise- forgetting that lines and bodies limit the area • The coach speaking in generalizations • The coach offering a running commentary • The coach trying to demonstrate something which he/she cannot do • The coach failing to spot flaws in the practice and subsequently neglecting to make appropriate corrections • Poor organization of the soccer balls • The coach offering instructions while running

  14. Closing Points • K.I.S.S. Principle • Be organized- have a plan and execute • Be flexible and adapt- prepare for unexpected changes to the routine- players, space, time, weather, field conditions, etc. • Have FUN and enjoy your coaching!

  15. Questions? Contact… Rob Herringer Kansas Youth Soccer Association State Director of Coaching coaching@ksysa.org 913-782-6434- Office

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