PHILOSOPHY

 

 

VALUES

Each individual player is at the forefront of every session and we look to develop individual players but in a team setting. We aim to give what the specific player needs at that certain moment and in the correct way. Each player receives a yearly individual player plan that provides the background to every session. The standards we set on preparation, punctuality, respect, are to be embraced by the players. We aim to have a positive impact on every player in that they all develop a love of the game and develop a hard working attitude into all areas of their life.

 

WHO WE COACH

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUTURE PLAYER

  • Displays a desire to work hard and succeed

  • Plays to and exploits their strengths

  • Has confidence to receive and stay on the ball under intense pressure

  • High levels of awareness prior to and when on the ball

  • Aggressive in and out of possession

  • Has an intensity in their play and freedom to create and excite

WHAT WE COACH

IN POSSESSION

  • Move the ball at speed through combining and switching to play in behind

  • Attack opponents with aggression in the correct 1v1/1v2 moments

  • Creative movements to receive in forward areas to finish

OUT OF POSSESSION

  • Enthusiasm to press opponents aggressively at the correct times

  • Understanding and awareness of positioning within the group

  • Dominate 1v1 situations and challenge correctly in duels

TRANSITIONS

  • Take opportunities to attack quickly when possession regained

  • Desire to react quickly and positively to losing possession

  • Understanding of changing situations within the game

HOW WE COACH

  • Ensure training replicates the intensity of games so the players are prepared for any situations

  • Use of individual and team constraints that allow for practice of development areas and strengths

  • Use of coaching aids for the individual or group (video, tactics board, iPods, demos, players heroes) to paint pictures and form a connection with their development area and themselves.

  • Games / Tournaments to continue practising their strengths and development areas

  • Individual feedback that is tailored to the players’ individual requirements and covers all aspects of the game (Technical/Tactical, Physical, Psychological, Social).

  • Consistency and clarity of the message

 
 

Mixed Age Group Sessions

 

BENEFITS OF PLAYING WITH MIXED AGE GROUPS

  • Develops leadership and nurturing qualities in older players

  • Allows older players to further their understanding through teaching

  • Crucially allows for more experimentation and creativity

  • Allows younger players to collaborate and learn more complex skills than with their same age group

  • Provides the younger player with models to copy and self correct and learn without thinking