1. Developing Game Effective Technique In Youth and Senior Players

2. 33 Stuart Monk - International Director Concept 4 Soccer International International Director for Concept 4 Soccer International Coach educator for the Welsh Football Trust

3. “ Without technique There are no tactics” Tony Carr Academy Director West Ham United FC

4. Significant Game Changes 1990 - 2013 Improved playing surfaces. Ball speed increase. Improved Footwear. Refereeing decisions - Death of the tackle. Player fitness levels. Larger squads and player rotation. Football In The Future

5. Outcomes Possession Improved. Possession with longer passing sequences. More passing and receiving situations. More goals scored from prolonged passing sequences. More passes are now played below head height. More runs with the ball are made. More goals are scored from central approaches. More teams regain possession deeper and counter attack quicker. Football in the future

6. The Player Must Possess an extended technical range. Must operate technically and tactically at high speed. Must be tactically literate in a number of positions and roles Must be capable in 1 v 1 under pressure. (attack and defence) Must possess an assured and expansive range of first touches. Must possess an ability to manipulate and retain the ball. Possess the awareness and ability to operate in congested areas. Have speed, agility and power. Football in the future

7. Technical Shift Technical excellence seen as the solution to the game’s challenges. Expanded technical range in more players. Personal ball retention skills are vastly improved. Wider range of assured first touch skills at speed and under pressure. The ability to play 1 touch football accurately at pace is essential. All players are expected to be technically competent and assured. Football in the future

8. The Technical Coach

9. What defines a skills coach ? What qualification required ? What training is given ? Technical syllabus ?

10. 10 The Curriculum

11. 11 ACQUIRE The starting point of any football technique is the cognitive movement process. Young players must firstly gain the mechanical movements and develop their co-ordination in order to control their body. This incorporates agility, balance, flexibility and mobility and ultimately stimulates muscle memory.

12. 12 Cognition Agility Balance Co-ordination Muscle Memory

13. 13 Develop Players’ physical and mental skills are always tested and improved in our sessions. The intense cardiovascular element of technical practise has a positive effect on core strength and stamina. The demands of the techniques produce strong, flexible joints in young footballers which help in injury prevention. Creating a fun, competitive environment aids in the psychological development.

14. 14 Stamina Cardio VascularFlexibility Core StrengthMental Toughness

15. 15 Master Technical excellence is our objective. Only through a structured programme of instruction, demonstration, practise and correction will players truly become adept at a complete range of football specific techniques. Understanding the elements that form the building blocks of the pathway is key.

16. 16 First touch Receiving and Releasing Turning and Shielding Goal ScoringDefending Skills to dominate the 1 v 1

17. Concept 4 Football International Training Programme is proud to offer teams and their coaches to train, play and learn new soccer training methods and techniques at some of the top professional academies in the UK. You will have an opportunity to train at some of the best training facilities in the UK. During your time their, you will have an opportunity to interact with their academy coaches, and Learn their latest coaching ideas, philosophies and styles of play and tactical systems. Participation in this programme will not only be fun for you and your players but will serve as a great tool to unify, advance and get professional response from your players that will stay with them in the future. Concept 4 Football International Training Programme is proud to offer teams and their coaches to train, play and learn new soccer training methods and techniques at some of the top professional academies in the UK. You will have an opportunity to train at some of the best training facilities in the UK. During your time their, you will have an opportunity to interact with their academy coaches, and Learn their latest coaching ideas, philosophies and styles of play and tactical systems. Participation in this programme will not only be fun for you and your players but will serve as a great tool to unify, advance and get professional response from your players that will stay with them in the future. Concept 4 Football International Training Programme is proud to offer teams and their coaches to train, play and learn new soccer training methods and techniques at some of the top professional academies in the UK. Employ Technique ultimately has to be game effective. If players have confidence in their abilities, have speed in their technique and make correct decisions, then they will be successful when using those techniques in match situations. To progress young players will take many years, but only through structured, high quality practise either with the coach or independently, can excellence be achieved.

18. Confidence SpeedDecision Making

19. 19 Endorsements

20. 20 “At West Ham United FC we firmly believe that outstanding technical ability is essential for premiership success. The development in our academy players technique under Concept 4 Soccer International has been excellent” Tony Carr Academy Director West Ham United FC

21. 21 “As an English manager in the Premier league, I am aware that the technical level of our home grown players needs to match that of the foreign players. To that end, I am pleased to be working with Concept 4 Soccer International in developing the most comprehensive technical development programme available worldwide” Alan Pardew - Newcastle United Manager

22. 22 “As the game continues to evolve along the present lines, the teaching and coaching of our players must evolve with the game as well, This is where the Concept 4 Soccer programme leads the way in producing players for the future game” Garry Monk Swansea City FC - Captain

23. 23 “We at Millwall FC invited Concept 4 Soccer International to present at our academy in service training day. There technical knowledge and attention to detail led me to believe that any youth player from grassroots to elite performers would benefit from working with the Concept 4 Soccer programme” Scott Fitzgerald Millwall FC – Head Of Youth

24. 24 “I believe in the philosophy and the programme at Concept 4 Soccer International, in my opinion it’s the best way to improve the next generation of players. This is a programme that can do this” Sam Ricketts Bolton Wanderers FC & Wales

25. 25 “After watching present Concept 4 Soccer International at the grassroots football show. I would be happy to endorse the Concept 4 Soccer technical coaching programme” Gary Brazil Premier League Youth Development