The long-term aim of this
programme is to develop female players who are capable of performing at the
highest levels in the game.
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Under 10's Programme / Under 12's Programme / Under 14's Programme / Under 16's Programme
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General Guidelines for
Coaches
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Selection |
Be accurate in your assessment of
players |
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Be honest in your assessment of
players |
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Time |
Maximise the time
available |
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Facilities |
Use the space available
efficiently |
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Learning process |
The coaching programme is based on players
mastering the topic and not just going through the motions |
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 Individual
technical excellence, sustained by constant individual practice
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Technical,
tactical and strategic understanding consistent with the age
group |
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High quality
motivation with a good attitude to learning and practice |
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Keep
practices dynamic and not static |
| Small
sided Games |
3 v 3 up to 6 v 6 games are the
basis of all player development |
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More contact
on the ball gives increased opportunity to improve individual
technique |
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Increased
concentration |
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Helps to
develop fitness and awareness |
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Defensive and
attacking skills required. The 3 moments in the game |
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Devote at least 20 minutes to an
SSG during an hour session |
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Keep the technical input precise
and to a minimum |
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Let the players play
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| Typical areas for small sided games |
U10 |
U12 |
U14 |
| 3 v
3 |
20 x
20 |
20 x
20 |
30 x
20 |
| 4 v
4 |
30 x
20 |
30 x
20 |
30 x
20 |
| 5 v
5 |
40 x
30 |
40 x
30 |
40 x
30 |
| 6 v
6 |
40 x
30 |
40 x
30 |
50 x
30 |
Develop habits consistent with
excellence
ie:
Correct practice at match pace
Set homework and attainable goals to players
Regular attendance
Good timekeeping
Expect and demand the highest standards
Physical and mental toughness
Correct demonstration and good observation
Core Techniques
Players at all age groups
must be in charge of the ball and therefore comfortable with all the following
techniques:
| Ball Manipulation |
|
| coaching
points |
Low body position
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Transfer ball quickly
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Pace of practice
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| Footwork
drills |
|
| coaching
points |
Low and balanced body
position |
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Drive off correct
foot |
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Pace of practice
|
First Touch
(ground and arial) |
|
| coaching
points |
balanced body
position |
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move feet to get in
line |
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controlling surface relax - play
ball where you want it |
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awareness - stance, head, Glance
over shoulder etc. |
| Receiving /
Controlling |
|
| coaching
points |
balanced body
position |
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move feet to get in
line |
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select controlling
surface |
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controlling surface relax - play
ball where you want it |
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awareness - stance, head, Glance
over shoulder etc. |
There is no substitute for quality
practice using both feet.
