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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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