GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMER 2019 TECHNIQUE / TECHNICAL TOPICS Summer Session – Individual & Small Group Focus

COACHES MEETING AGENDA APRIL 14TH, 2019 1. New Training curriculum 2. Training sessions Plan 3. Coaches roles and responsibilities 4. Team player/parents expectation meeting 5. Coaches meeting 1st Sunday of every month.

Session 1: Dribbling-Close Control (Ball Mastery) WEEK 1 Session 1: Dribbling-Close Control (Ball Mastery) Technique / Technical/Physical literacy Game theme SSG, (DRIBBLING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Keep ball close 2. Touch step / Skip 3. Eyes on ball

Session 2: Dribbling-Close Control (Turning) WEEK 1 Session 2: Dribbling-Close Control (Turning) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (DRIBBLING to TURN) Gates game Coaching points: 1. Part of foot to change direction 2. Bend Knees / Protect ball 3. Accelerate into space after turning

WEEK 2 Technique / Technical Session 1: Attacking 1v1 Technique / Technical Game theme (1v1s mini games) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. First touch out from feet 2. Attack with speed to take space 3. Use feints to off-balance defender

WEEK 2 Technique / Technical Session 2: Attacking 2v1, 2v2 Technique / Technical Game theme (2v1s mini games to 2v2s mini games) Decision Making Coaching points: 1. Positive first touch into space 2. Attack the defender at speed 3. Use feints or combine with teammate

Session 1: Passing & Receiving – Phase One WEEK 3 Session 1: Passing & Receiving – Phase One Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (P & R POSSESSION + Neutrals) ex - Passing through gates to score Coaching points: 1. Ankle firm (TOE UP) 2. Keep ball in front of you 3. Part of ball & Part of foot

Session 2: Passing & Receiving – Phase Two WEEK 3 Session 2: Passing & Receiving – Phase Two Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (P & R POSSESSION + Neutrals) Passing to the END ZONE Coaching points: 1. See the player see the ball 2. Cushion the ball out of feet to see passing options 3. Scanning over the shoulders for field awareness

Session 1: Shooting-From close range WEEK 4 Session 1: Shooting-From close range Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (SHOOTING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Look at target 2. Eyes back on ball 3. Ankle locked

Session 2: Shooting-Finishing the through ball WEEK 4 Session 2: Shooting-Finishing the through ball Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (SHOOTING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Time your run 2. Shoot early 3. Accuracy before power

Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play WEEK 5 Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play Dribbling, Passing, Control, Shooting Game theme SSG, s (Game Awareness) Review log books SESSION 2 - REPEAT SESSION 1

Session 1: Passing-Disguising the Pass WEEK 6 Session 1: Passing-Disguising the Pass Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (PASSING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Disguise the pass (No Telepath) 2. Weight of pass 3. Timing of the pass

WEEK 6 Technique / Technical Session 2: Defending 1v1 Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (1v1s mini games) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Apply Pressure 2. Position of the body 3. Patience

Session 1: Aerial Control (Use caution with younger age groups) WEEK 7 Session 1: Aerial Control (Use caution with younger age groups) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (Handball / Aerial Finishing) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Eye on ball 2. Bend knees/Ankle locked 3. Part of ball & Part of body

Session 2: Heading for Goal (Use caution with younger age groups) WEEK 7 Session 2: Heading for Goal (Use caution with younger age groups) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (Handball/HEADING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Eye on the ball / use the forehead 2. Flight of ball 3. Movement to lose defenders

Session 1: Running with the ball & Passing WEEK 8 Session 1: Running with the ball & Passing Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (THROUGH PASSES) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Look for opponents 2. Use arms for balance 3. Keep ball on outside foot

WEEK 8 Session 2: Crossing Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (Playing through the flanks) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Ball out from feet 2. Body side on 3. Hit ball with “side toe” area

Session 1: Passing Combinations WEEK 9 Session 1: Passing Combinations Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (ATTACKING PLAYS) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Drive at defender 2. Angle your run 3. Timing of pass

Session 2: Attacking the goal WEEK 9 Session 2: Attacking the goal Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (ATTACKING & SUPPORT) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Quality of the 2nd pass 2. Encourage use of wall/overlaps 3. Movement of players on/off the ball

Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play WEEK 10 Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play Pass/Combinations, Defending 1v1, Aerial Control, Heading, Crossing Game theme SSG, s (GAME AWARENESS) Review log books SESSION 2 - REPEAT SESSION 1

Session 1: Ball Control, Manipulation & Dribbling WEEK 11 Session 1: Ball Control, Manipulation & Dribbling Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (DRIBBLING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. First touch 2. Protect ball 3. Use different surface of the foot

Session 2: Dribbling & Shielding (Where to dribble & not to dribble) WEEK 11 Session 2: Dribbling & Shielding (Where to dribble & not to dribble) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (DECISION MAKING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Head up 2. Use different surface of the foot 3. Stand sideways

Session 1: 1 vs. 1 Attacking and Finishing WEEK 12 Session 1: 1 vs. 1 Attacking and Finishing Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (ATTACKING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Get to the ball quickly 2. 1st Touch out of foot 3. Change of speed / change of direction

Session 2: 1v1 Shielding the ball WEEK 12 Session 2: 1v1 Shielding the ball Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (SHIELDING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Receive sideways 2. Use lead foot 3. See man see ball / lean shoulder on defender

Session 1: Shooting the ball off of the ground WEEK 13 Session 1: Shooting the ball off of the ground Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (SHOOTING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Curl your toes in shoe 2. Follow through 3. Ankle locked

WEEK 13 Technique / Technical Session 2: Shooting-1v1 Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (SHOOTING UNDER PRESSURE) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Shoot across goal 2. Movement to lose defender 3. Side foot finishes from close

Session 1: 2v2 Attacking games WEEK 14 Session 1: 2v2 Attacking games Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (#, S UP SITUATIONS) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. 1st attacker commit to defender 2. Support from 2nd attacker 3. Use feints or combine pass

Session 2: 2v2 Defending games WEEK 14 Session 2: 2v2 Defending games Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (GROUP DEF) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. 1st def delay 2. 2nd def support 3. Stay compact and don’t dive in

Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play WEEK 15 Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play Ball Control, 1vs1, 2v2 Attacking/Defending, Shooting, Shielding Game theme SSG, s (GAME AWARENESS) Review log books SESSION 2 - REPEAT SESSION 1

Session 1: Possession with Speed of Play WEEK 16 Session 1: Possession with Speed of Play Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (POSSESSION) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Quality of pass & first touch 2. Body shape & direction 3. Communication and Awareness

Session 2: Possession to Create Goal Scoring Opportunities WEEK 16 Session 2: Possession to Create Goal Scoring Opportunities Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (GOAL SCORING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Create depth and width 2. Quality of pass and movement of players 3. Weighted penetrating behind defensive line

Session 1: Small sided games (Attacking principles) WEEK 17 Session 1: Small sided games (Attacking principles) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (PRINCIPLES, TEAM ROLES & RESP) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Penetrate 2. Support 3. Width 4. Mobility

Session 2: Small sided games (Defending principles) WEEK 17 Session 2: Small sided games (Defending principles) Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (PRINCIPLES, TEAM ROLES & RESP) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Delay 2. Support 3. Compactness 4. Balance 5. Patience

WEEK 18 Technique / Technical Session 1: Attacking opportunities as a team (Central, Flank) in 4v4/5v5 game Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (CENTRAL/FLANK) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Mid look to link 2. Wide play looks to open up 3. Combine

WEEK 18 Technique / Technical Session 2: Positional play in 4v4/5v5 coming out of the Back through the Midfield Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (ATT FROM THE BACK) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Width 2. Show 3. Combine

WEEK 19 Technique / Technical Session 1: Scrimmaging in a 4v4/5v5 & focus on Team Positional play, Att/Def Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (TEAM POSITIONAL PLAY) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Def showing 2. Mid linking up 3. Strikers finding space

Session 2: Scrimmaging in a 4v4/5v5 & focus in and around Goal WEEK 19 Session 2: Scrimmaging in a 4v4/5v5 & focus in and around Goal Technique / Technical Game theme SSG, (GOAL SCORING) Game Awareness Coaching points: 1. Mid plays strikers 2. Mid support strikers 3. Runs across goal

Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play WEEK 20 Session 1: Review plus Tournament Play Possession, Attacking Principles, Defending Principles, Positional Play, (Att/Def) Game theme SSG, s (GAME AWARENESS) Review log books SESSION 2 - REPEAT SESSION 1