2. What is Active Start Soccer?
Introduction - beginner child – parent
“Game Leader”
Children and parents are encouraged to experiment with the ball
Physical Literacy
Play Small Sided Games
Play FUN soccer related activities
Play within a safe, fun, pressure free environment

3. What are the Objectives?

4. “Developing Physical Literacy”
“One with One”
Parent/grandparent/older sibling together
Every child has a ball - Experimentation
Ball familiarization games
Rolling - bouncing - kicking - catching
Fundamental movement skills
Running – hopping – jumping – skipping - tumbling
“Developing Physical Literacy”

5. Tell a story - relate to a soccer activity
“Be Creative”
Tell a story - relate to a soccer activity
Shark Attack - Pirate Pete - Dora the Explorer - Race Car
Play games with themes
Basic 1vs.1 games
with parents/older siblings involved
Change the session activity or game often
TWO Stations per Session

6. Players love praise and enthusiasm
“Learn by Doing”
Demonstrations
Repetition
Do not worry about teaching the techniques
Play without any type of structured coaching
Limited Restrictions (NO positions)
Players respond to a high-energy environment
Players love praise and enthusiasm

7. INVOLVED PARENTS ARE A PART OF THE PROGRAM

8. What is a “Game Leader”?

9. “Game Leaders” are facilitators who encourage parents to participate
Provide FUN
Ensure all players play
“Game Leaders” set up balls, pugg nets, cones and pinnies

10. “Methodology ” Keep information brief and positive
Demonstrate the activities and games
Involve parents to assist with reinforcing information
Keep the environment positive and fun
Praise and celebrations – High Fives!
Encourage and celebrate success
Be flexible - allow players to deviate and be creative.
Keep it safe

11. Parents are expected to participate encourage parents to participate
“Game Leaders”
are Facilitators who
encourage parents to participate

12. LETS PLAY

14. Structure of Program Active Start Soccer uses G.A.G. methodology
Warm Up
5 minutes (1 ball/player/parent)
Small Sided Game
10 minutes with the team/parent)
Two Fun Activities – Skills - 2 Stations
2 x 5 minutes (1 ball/player/parent)
Small Sided Game vs. Opponent
15 minutes - Divide the players/parents into two teams
(3 vs. 3 or 4 vs. 4 with odd numbers 3 vs. 2 or 3 vs. 4)
Cool Down = 5 minutes - Fun game to finish
Goodbye - see you next week

15. Duration of the Session

16. Grass Roots Practice Plan
The 2 Station Concept
Players spend an allotted time at each station
Create an environment where children are continually motivated
continually challenged
2 Station Focus
physical Literacy
movements with the ball – 1
Activities focus on 4 main areas
social/emotional
physical
physiological
technical

17. Active Start Fields 4 x (30m x 20m)
First Come
First Serve
Game Leader
Set Up A B
4 x (30m x 20m)

18. Basic Team Field Set Up 30 x 20 metres Game Leader Game Leader Child
Parent
30 x 20 metres

19. Warm Up Supporters 1 ball + 1 player + 1 parent Game Leader

20. Small Sided Game - Team
Game Leader
Game Leader
Supporters
4 vs. 4

21. Fun Activities - Skills
Game Leader
Game Leader 1 2
Supporters
2 Stations
1 ball + 1 player + 1 parent

22. Fun Activities - Skills
Any 2 of 4
General Movement
Running with/without the ball
Changing direction
Jumping Awareness
Slowing down - speeding up
FUN
Soccer Coordination – with Ball
Eye – foot coordination
Lots of touches on the ball
Different parts of the foot
FUN
SSG – 1 vs. 1
Running with the ball - Dribbling 1v1
Changing direction-Change of speed
Agility, Balance, Coordination
Imagination Passing
FUN
Technique – with Ball
Lots of touches on the ball
Using different technique
Positive feedback
FUN

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24. Small Side Game Game vs. opponent Game Leader Supporters 8 Players
Divide players into two teams
Game Leaders with Players
4 vs. 4
Play Two Games
Everyone Plays
Rotate Teams after 10 minutes
Supporters
Game Leaders
Supporters
Game vs. opponent

25. Cool Down Supporters 1 ball + 1 player + 1 parent FUN GAME TO FINISH
Game Leader
Game Leader
Supporters
1 ball + 1 player + 1 parent
FUN GAME TO FINISH