25 Week Community Based Football
Development Program for Juniors

Foreword

The cost to attend the majority of privately run “academy programs” is beyond the reach of many parents. If they were more affordable, many children would attend such a program and gain further and advanced training and skill development from qualified and professional coaches. The cost for a family per child to attend these professional coaching Academies can range between $1,000 through to over $4,000 per season.

DF Sports Management Australia will provide a minimal cost community skill development programme commencing in March 2010.

What we offer?

DF Sports Management Australia has the resources and experience to provide and deliver community based programs of the highest standard.

We have access to Football Federation of Australia (FFA), Union of European Football Association (UEFA), English Football Association (FA) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) licenced coaches, current and former players who have played at the highest level both here in Australia and overseas.

Our Philosophy

The philosophy applied by our network of coaches and businesses is based on providing child and player development by implementing activities of specific points that offer inspiration and aspiration to these individuals whilst maintaining a strong focus of encouraging fun and participation.

The environment in which we deliver this module is always in a safe, open and positive learning environment.

All activity is directed and managed to the development age and ability of the participant ensuring that each coaching session is challenging but achievable. This ensures that each and every child leaves the session with a greater level of self esteem but most importantly feels that they have been part of and experienced an activity of fun and enjoyment.

This in turn creates an opportunity for the participants to become active learners giving them ownership for their problem solving and decision making progress.

The Development Model

Our training model targets 5 key areas of player and child development - technical, tactical, physical, mental and perhaps one of the key elements of delivery - social. These 5 areas address and deliver better motor skills and improve the players and child’s general well being through learning in a fun and controlled environment. It allows and teaches the individuals the basics of respect for others regardless of the colour, gender, race or their social standing.

TECHNICAL

Through the delivery of specific tricks and turns, players learn to dominate 1 v 1 situations and be confident with the football at their feet. Players are taught the fundamentals of passing long and short, receiving and control techniques, finishing (scoring), shooting and heading the ball.

TACTICAL

Enhance the players understanding of why, when and where they use these techniques in small sided games leading up to 11 v 11 principles with the directive of changing pace, direction and play being present. All activities will be delivered relating to the developmental age and ability of the players participating in the various level of program being offered.

PHYSICAL

Players will learn how to train their bodies specifically to the demands of the game. Speed, strength, suppleness, stamina and skill will be developed to allow players to achieve their optimum level of performance. Players will also learn how fuelling and preparing their bodies off the field will give them the best chance on it!

MENTAL

Developing a winning mentality requires strong character and a positive attitude. Through the implementation of self talk, goal setting and focus – refocus this will be addressed in the dressing room, on the pitch and be constantly evident throughout the coaching program. By redefining ‘winning’ we will show players how to achieve individual success.

SOCIAL

Through our ‘Its Not Just a Game’ program, children will be provided with a great opportunity to develop their social skills. Implementation will be integral to each session with elements of our code of conduct encouraged in dressing room briefs and de-briefs as well as coaching sessions.

The reward of the Football Development module is enabling children and players to expand their knowledge of football through developing and advancing their individual skills in all key areas of the game – goalkeeping, defending, shooting, finishing (scoring), speed and agility. Moreover these children have a better understanding of social skills needed within sport in general and a level of self belief that they may not have had prior to commencement within the program.

The Development Model                                                 

Code of Conduct – as simple as ABCDEF

Attitude

Always motivate yourself to give and deliver your best

Behaviour

Lead by example and be the best person you can

Communication

Listen to your parents, teachers and coaches. Always keep an open mind and feel free to ask questions

Discipline

Be prepared and be punctual. Respect the people, equipment and place where you play.

Enthusiasm

Give your best at all times and encourage others. It is not just about winning but participating.

Fair Play

Learn to win, lose or draw with the same degree of dignity.

Junior Football Development Community Program – who and where?

Who?

There are many aspects of the general community who would benefit from such a program. Below we have detailed only a short number of them.

Accessible to all children of any club or any school.

Children already playing football but whose parents cannot afford or gain access to more advanced coaching sessions.

Local community programs that support underprivileged children from the local community and operate as a not for profit entity.

When, what and where

As part of the program, we will be providing community coaching training on a weekly basis and outside of school holidays. The program will launch in March 2010.

25 week program

1 to 1 1/2 hour session per week depending on age group

Age groups are 6 to 8, 9 to11 and 12-14 years olds.

Specialised goalkeeping coaching to run once a week.

The venue will be at Slacks Creek Soccer Club, Usher Park, Rose Street, Daisy Hill.

Coaching Session Contents

The model program will primarily be aimed at participation and the enjoyment of football.

The coaching sessions enable players to expand their knowledge of football through developing their skills and technique in the following disciplines:

1 – Passing – the players will be taught the basic and correct technique of passing the football

2 - Defending and Shooting – teaching the basics and correct way in tackling, positioning, “jockeying” and of course the correct method in improving the players’ ability in striking the ball when shooting.

3 - Football Skills – please see below

4 – Speed and Agility – achieved through training aids such as speed ladders and general speed and agility exercises which from experience the players thoroughly enjoy.

5 – Small sided games – There is nothing better than playing an actual game – 1 v1, 2v2, 5 v 5, or 11v 11 – this is an essential part of any program as it allows the players to express themselves in a controlled but competitive game environment.

SKILLS

Below are some examples of the skills that the coaches will be teaching the players.

Mexican Hat Dance                                 Tip Tap Toe
Step Over                                              Ronaldo Scissor
Ronaldo Chop                                         Evra
Elastic                                                   Slam
Maradona Turn                                       In-side Hook

Program Cost

The cost of the program is $140 per 25 weeks.

This equates to $10 per hour

The registered players also receive a free playing strip as part of the program.

Equipment:

DF Sports Management will provide all football equipment including team wear, footballs and all training aids. All children enrolled within the program will receive the same playing strip or team wear to show uniformity and unity for the community program.

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