1. ‘From the Cages/futsal to the Grass’ Presented by Chris Sulley Humility Respect Responsibility Pride

2. Agenda Playing Philosophy Coaching Philosophy Returns from practice Skill acquisition

3. Everton FC Playing Philosophy ACADEMY PLAYING PHILOSOPHY ‘To develop and encourage a creative and attacking style of football where quick, incisive transitions enable rapid movement through the thirds. To strive to dominate possession that allows us to orchestrate 1v1 and overload situations, where creative decision making leads to increased goal scoring opportunities. To defend with grit, individual and collective intelligence, where shape and tactical resilience successfully withstand penetration.’

4. TECHNICAL Good finisher, goal scorer Technically excellent Strikes the ball well (passing and shooting) Can protect the ball well Has quick feet and is generally skillful Can play and retain possession in tight areas Can receive the ball in tight areas when facing goal and with back to goal Ability to get turned Can intercept and block opposition passes into midfield TACTICAL Plays with imagination Can find space and get on the ball Commits defenders Varies movement long and short Is intelligent and has good anticipation Creates chances Can link and combine with others Can get back in position to pick up holding midfielder Can press but knows when to converse energy Anticipates possession regain Excellent decision maker. MENTAL Prepared to work hard Plays with focus and concentration Positive presence on the field, positive body language in adversity Sound temperament – responds well to being fouled Wants to be involved, doesn't hide Has football intelligence to get into correct positions Can identify and exploit opposition weakness PHYSICAL Is quick- has good speed acceleration and speed endurance Strong enough to protect the ball Mobile, agile and have quick feet Must have stamina and energy Attacking midfield/withdrawn striker (No10) EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB

5. Individual Player Learning Plans Individual Learning Plans Range of Evidence on PMA Individual Player Profiles 6 week Reviews Coaching Sessions Game Reports Weekly Schedules E&W, S&C, Medical Info. Philosophy, Values & Coaching Curriculum TARGETS MACRO MESO MICRO November April Progress Meetings 2 x Individual Learning Objectives

6. Everton FC Coaching Philosophy ‘To uphold the Club’s philosophy, vision, values and culture and be positive role models to the players. To create a positive learning environment where players are encouraged to take ownership and express themselves, playing freely without fear.’

7. Coaching Overview Coach Developer U11s U10s U9s U5s - U8s Individual coach for each age group U12s U13s COACH DEVELOPER

8. Review

9. Returns from Practice Practice 1.Practice 2. Dribbling/dragging‘Coconut Shy’ Practice 3.Practice 4. Line Ball4 Goal game.

11. Skill Acquisition (Ford, Yates, & Williams, 2010; Ford & Williams, 2013; Low, Williams, McRobert, & Ford, 2013). or coaches: methods, approaches and G ‘ Practice activities used in coaching sessions can be split into two categories that have differential effects on skill acquisition. Training Form is mainly drill-based activity in which the coach pre- determines decisions for the players so that they are not actively making them when engaging in the practice, such as a technique practice. Playing Form is mainly games-based activities in which players are actively making decisions themselves based on the positioning of teammates, opponents and space, such as a small-sided game. Playing Form likely leads to greater skill acquisition that transfers to match- play compared to Training Form teaching principles