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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS – ALASKA SOCCER LONG-TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MODEL Introduction to Long-Term Player Development by Age and Stage Children do not learn in the same way as adults, especially when the learning process involves both intellectual and physical activity. Age conditions the way a person perceives and interacts with the world and with others. In any learning process, age is the key component in selecting appropriate content and methodology. Soccer is no different. For this reason we must not train U6 players the same way as U14 players. Practices or training sessions must be adapted to the age of the players. Taking into consideration the characteristics of human and player development, we have structured the curriculum into five age groups. The Objective The objective of the training session is to prepare players for competition. The game shows the tactical, technical, physical and psychosocial development of the player. Four Components of Coaching Technical All players in the team have to be individually competent and proficient in the most important skills for each position. For example, a central midfield player will need different techniques and expertise as compared to an outside back. Tactical This component helps the player fit into the team. Our aim is to create clever players, capable of adapting to the constantly changing circumstances of the game. Physical Strong and resilient players will provide a significant advantage to the team. A tired player will struggle to think properly and is prone to commit more errors. Psychosocial The player is often affected by his/her emotions. We will train the players to use these emotions to their advantage and turn them into strengths and not weaknesses. Creating a Competitive Training Environment All four components below are interrelated with the four key points in soccer. Developing these components in the training sessions will be essential to create an appropriate environment in order to develop top soccer players. Quality This component is related to the technical side of the game. A quality touch of the ball is indispensable to the tactical side of game-efficiency. Technique in soccer allows for great diversity; therefore repeating specific technical actions in a game context provides the player with a wide range of technical movements. Coaches will insist on a clean touch on the ball as well as quality technique.



Game Understanding This component is related to the tactical side of the game. Developing vision and game awareness is crucial from an early age. In soccer, one action is never repeated in exactly the same way and game situations change constantly. Collective practices and experience in different game situations aids the player by improving his/her knowledge of the game. Intensity This component is related to the physical side of the game. Practices must be performed at game intensity. Short working periods of high-intensity develops the technical quality and the quick, tactical decisions required in the game. Reproducing game intensity during training sessions is essential to the improvement of the different types of speed and endurance. Competitiveness This component is related to the psychosocial part of the game. Opposed and high-intensity practices are essential in the development of high-quality and competitive players. Developing committed and competitive players from an early age is an indispensable aspect in the creation of successful teams. Please Note: The following Long-Term Player Development Model is an amalgam of curriculum and developmental strategies from the United States Soccer Federation, The Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, and the Football Federation Australia. This curriculum represents the Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska philosophy on age-appropriate player development model and will act as a guideline for coaches coaching within our organization.



LTPD Stage 1 – FUNdamental Stage: U4-U8 (3-8 y.o.) About the FUNdamental Stage At this age children do not have the same capacity as adults to analyze the environment. They explore and have an egocentric conception of the world. Children are still gathering the experience necessary to interact with their surroundings and with others. Also, empathy and the capacity to consider the thoughts and feelings of others is very low. In order to help children build their own experience, many exercises will be individual (e.g. each player will have a ball). The tactical component of the game will be reduced to small-sided games with basic explanations about space distribution. Training sessions will be treated more as physical education than specifically as soccer training. Progressing basic movement skills will lay sound foundations in the FUNdamental Stage upon which soccer-specific skills can be developed. The wider range of activities, the more enhancement of physical literacy and their capacity to undertake long-term, sport-specific training programs. Recommended ratios of quantity and quality of training/competition: No specific ratios are specified, but participation in a wide range of activities is recommended Role of the Coach:

• Provide fun and enjoyable activity • Provide well organized and planned practices and games • Provide stimulating activities that promote fundamental skills and development • Communicate appropriately with children

Objective of the Player By the end of each age division, a player should at least be capable of meeting the following milestones:

Learn to master the ball: U4-U6

U4-U6

• Application of technique at speed in game situations

• Application of attacking and defending principles in games

• Agility, coordination and speed movements in simple practices

Learn to act with the ball purposefully: U7-U8

U7

• Handling the ball with both feet and both hands

• Occupying the original position during the game once an action is finished

• Basic coordinated movements with and without the ball

U8

• Stopping and running with the ball at speed

• Moving forward when attacking and retreating when defending

• Basic quick movements with and without the ball Relevant Training Content General

• U4-U6 o All sorts of FUN games involving ball mastering / running with the ball (if possible, each child with a ball) o All sorts of small sided games, 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 o The various games should last no longer than 10 minutes and appeal to the children’s fantasy o Minimal ‘queue’ exercises



o No stretching o Number of sessions per week: 1 (+ 1 game) o Maximum duration per training session = 45 minutes–1hour

• U7-U8 o Ball mastery (during the warm up) o Running with the ball, 1v1, shooting, passing and receiving, first touch in various short FUN games o Variations of 4v4 and 5v5 o Minimal ‘queue’ exercises o No stretching o Number of sessions per week: 1-2 (+ 1 game) o Maximum duration per training session = 1hour

Specific

Technical

Workload Emphasis U4-U6 U7 U8

Very High Priority • Dribbling • Passing & Receiving • Shooting

• Dribbling • Passing & Receiving • Shooting

• Passing & Receiving • Shooting

High Priority • N/A • N/A • Dribbling • Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

Mid Priority • N/A • Running with the Ball • Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

• Running with the Ball • Turning with the Ball

Low Priority • Running with the Ball • Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

• Turning with the Ball • Shielding the Ball

Objective Improve basic individual technique

Improve basic individual technique

Individual and collective basic soccer techniques

Tactical


Very High Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

High Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Mid Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Low Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Objective N/A N/A N/A

Physical


Very High Priority • Basic Motor Skills • Perception & Awareness

• Basic Motor Skills • Perception & Awareness

• Basic Motor Skills • Perception & Awareness

High Priority • N/A • N/A • Agility

Mid Priority • Agility • Agility • Coordination & Balance

• Coordination & Balance • Reaction • Acceleration • Acyclic Speed



Low Priority • Coordination & Balance • Reaction • Acceleration • Acyclic Speed

• N/A

Objective Develop coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball

Develop coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball

Develop speed, coordination and basic motor skills with and without the ball

Psychosocial


Very High Priority • Motivation • Self-confidence • Respect & Discipline

• Motivation • Self-confidence • Respect & Discipline

• Motivation • Self-confidence • Respect & Discipline

High Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Mid Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Low Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A

Objective Feel comfortable and confident with the ball

Increase confidence with the ball

Interact with teammates during the training session

The Game

• U4-U6 o No formation o Tactics consist of only very general instructions

• U7-U8 o Formation

§ 4v4: 1-2-1 § 5v5: 1-1-2-1 or 1-2-2-1

o Basic tactical instructions o Everyone plays all positions

General Summary of the Player

• U4-U6 o Very short concentration span o Quickly distracted (they notice a ‘little of a lot’) o They all want to have the ball (even take it from a teammate) o No ability yet for team play o Not able to pass / make combinations (do not try to change this!) o Able to understand very simple rules o Able to understand very basic coaching like ‘stay inside the field’ ‘do not use your hands’ ‘go with the

ball, etc. o Learning through trial and error

• U7-U8 o The players now understand that the game’s purpose is winning by scoring more goals than their

opponent o Still a lot of individual play but the players start to understand that acting with the ball purposefully is

necessary in order to be successful o Feeling’ for team play, direction and opponent is developing o Preference and talent for a specific position starts to show (but encourage everyone to still play in every

position regularly!) o Bigger goals with goalkeepers automatically appeals to aiming and shooting

Please Note: Ages may overlap +/- between Stage 1 and Stage 2



LTPD Stage 2 – Learning to Train Stage: U9-U12 (9-12 y.o.) About the Learning to Train Stage Often called the ‘Golden Age of Learning’, this stage is a major component for sports skills as these ages are the most important for the development of skill learning. This is when children are ready to acquire sports skills that can be progressed from those learnt at the FUNdamental Stage. Recommended ratios of quantity and quality of training/competition: 80% training, 20% competition Role of the Coach:

• Motivate and stimulate confidence in children to develop skills and game sense • Challenge by setting basic goals, valuing effort and persistence and reinforcing improvement by providing

objective and constructive feedback • Support the player in developing both self-esteem and the ability to realistically evaluate their performance


Learn to play together purposefully: U9-U10

U9

• Basic skills in 1v1 situations

• Balance in relation to the ball (forward, backwards and side to side)

• Basic coordinated movements with and without the ball

U10

• Being efficient in 1v1 situations

• Application of basic attacking principles

• Coordinated movements at speed

Learn the positions and the basic roles of each position (leading up to 11v11): U11-U12

U11

• Application of technique in game situations

• Application of attacking and defending principles in slightly opposed collective practices

• Agility and speed movements with and without the ball

U12

• Application of technique at speed in game situations

• Application of attacking and defending principles in games

• Agility, coordination and speed movements in simple practices

Relevant Training Content General

• U9-U10 o Functional game skills in possession of the ball: Passing and receiving, running with the ball, 1v1, first

touch o Defensive game skills: 1v1; block tackle; sliding tackle o Skills transfer: Executing the game skills in corresponding game-related situations (1v1, 4v4, basic

positioning games) o Training games: Various small sided games to develop ball possession objectives o Transitioning:



§ Learning the general principles in training games o Dynamic stretching in warming up:

§ Number of sessions per week: 2-3 (+ 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 75-90 minutes.

• U11-U12 o Functional game skills and skills transfer (special attention for passing drills and heading) o Positioning games: the primal forms (basic) o Training games o Functional game skills and skills transfer in possession of the ball o Defensive functional game skills and skills transfer. o Transitioning:

§ Learning the general principles in training games and 1–4–3–3 game training. o Dynamic stretching in warming up:

§ Number of sessions per week: 2-3 (+ 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 75-90 minutes

Specific

Technical

Workload Emphasis U9 U10 U11 U12

Very High Priority

• Passing & Receiving

• Shooting • Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

• Passing & Receiving • Running with the Ball • Shooting • Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

• Passing & Receiving • Turning with the Ball • Shooting • Ball Control

• Passing & Receiving • Shooting • Ball Control

High Priority

• Dribbling • Running with the

Ball • Turning with the

Ball

• N/A • Running with the

Ball • 1v1 Attacking

• Turning with the Ball • Heading • 1v1 Attacking

Mid Priority • N/A • Dribbling

• Dribbling • Heading • Shielding the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing

• Running with the Ball • Shielding the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing • 1v1 Defending

Low Priority

• Shielding the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing &

Finishing

• Heading • Shielding the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing • 1v1 Defending

• 1v1 Defending • Dribbling

Objective Improve individual and collective basic soccer techniques

Accuracy in individual soccer techniques

Accuracy and speed in individual and collective techniques

Focus on quality of passing and receiving technique as well as ball control in game situations

Tactical

Workload Emphasis U9 U10 U11 U12

Very High Priority • N/A • N/A • N/A • Possession

• Combination Play

High Priority • N/A • N/A • Attacking Principles • Possession • Combination Play

• Attacking Principles • Transition • Playing out of the

Back



• Playing out of the Back

• Defending Principles

• Finishing in the Final Third

• Defending Principles

Mid Priority • Attacking Principles • Playing out of the

Back

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Combination Play • Playing out of the

Back • Defending Principles

• Transition • Finishing in the

Final Third • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Switching Play • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

Low Priority

• Possession • Combination Play • Defending Principles • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Transition • Finishing in the Final

Third • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Switching Play • Pressing • Pressing

Objective Creating space to receive the ball and keep possession

Creating space and applying basic principles

Improve attacking principles and basic defending

Develop attacking/defending principles and combination play

Physical Workload Emphasis U9 U10 U11 U12

Very High Priority

• Perception & Awareness

• Acceleration • Acyclic Speed • Agility • Coordination &

Balance • Perception &

Awareness

• Acceleration • Acyclic Speed • Coordination &

Balance • Agility • Perception &

Awareness

• Acceleration • Acyclic Speed • Perception &

Awareness

High Priority

• Basic Motor Skills

• Agility • Coordination &

Balance • Reaction • Acceleration • Acyclic Speed

• Reaction • Reaction

• Reaction • Agility • Coordination &

Balance • Reaction

Mid Priority • N/A • N/A • Flexibility & Mobility • Aerobic Capacity • Flexibility & Mobility

Low Priority • Flexibility & Mobility

• Aerobic Capacity • Speed Endurance • Flexibility & Mobility • Basic Motor Skills

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Capacity • Anaerobic Alactic • Maximal Speed • Speed Endurance • Basic Motor Skills

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Power • Anaerobic Alactic • Maximal Speed • Speed Endurance

Objective

Develop speed, coordination and balance with and without the ball

Develop speed, agility, coordination and balance

Improve speed, agility, coordination and balance

Compete to increase speed, agility, coordination and balance in competitive games



Psychosocial Workload Emphasis U9 U10 U11 U12

Very High Priority

• Motivation • Respect &

Discipline

• Motivation • Respect &

Discipline

• Motivation • Respect & Discipline


High Priority • Self-confidence • Self-confidence • Self-confidence • Self-confidence • Commitment

Mid Priority • N/A • N/A

• Cooperation • Competitiveness • Commitment • Communication

• Cooperation • Competitiveness • Communication

Low Priority • Cooperation • Competitiveness

• Cooperation • Competitiveness • Commitment • Communication

• Decision/Determination • Self Control

• Decision/Determination • Self Control

Objective Positive interaction with teammates during the game

Interact positively and feel confident within the group

Cooperate with teammates in collective tasks

Increase collective self-confidence

The Game


§ 7v7: 1-2-3-1 § 8v8: 1–3–3-1 § 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1

o Limited tactical instructions o Talent for specific positions more clear (but still flexible)


§ 8v8: 1–3–3-1 § 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1 § 11v11: 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-5-1

o Extending tactical instruction explaining the positions and basic tasks General Summary of the Player

• U9-U10 o More and more understanding and feeling for teamwork o Understanding of individual role in relation to teamwork is developing o Understanding for acting without the ball (running to or off the ball) develops o With 7-9 outfield players a tighter and more strict task allocation is required o Preference / ability for specific positions becomes clearer and clearer o Perfect mental and physical ability for developing motor skills

• U11-U12 o Ideal mental and physical conditions in this age group o First high point in the learning of motor skills, well built/ideal proportions, good coordination o Socially aware, critical of own performance and that others o Likes to compete and compare and imitate idols o The start of playing 11v11 on the whole pitch with ‘real’ game rules demands a big reorientation on

almost all aspects that were learned in earlier phases o Focus on learning the positions and basic tasks in playing 11v11 in a 1–4–3–3 formation

Please Note: Ages may overlap +/- between Stage 2 and Stages 1 & 3



LTPD Stage 3 – Training to Train Stage: U13-U14 (12-14 y.o.) About the Training to Train Stage This phase is a crucial development period and coaches should be aware that the ratio of training to competition is vital. Too much time spent on training may result in vital competitive skills not being developed as effectively as possible. In addition, a lack of awareness in the detail required to prepare for competition is a physical and psychological sense may develop. Similarly, too many competitive games may result in fundamental techniques and skills under the pressure of competition, which in turn may have detrimental effect on self-confidence. Recommended ratios of quantity and quality of training/competition: 60% training, 40% competition Role of the Coach:

• Continue the development of technique and game understanding in players • Devise practices that develop player’s decision making abilities in and out of possession and team tactics • Foster individual development, competitiveness, and commitment to set goals • Promote commitment to maintaining intensity in training sessions • Continually provide objective and constructive feedback: this is important in maintaining confidence and focus


Learn the positions and the basic roles of each position in 11v11: U13-U14

U13

• Passing the ball at speed in reduced spaces

• Combination play and communication with teammates

• Combine endurance and speed during the game

U14

• Playing short and long accurate passes in collective practices



Learn how the basics of each role link together within the team: U14-U15

U14

• Playing short and long accurate passes in collective practices



U15

• Playing short passes at speed in small spaces

• Coordination of tactical principles with teammates

• Show good fitness in mid/high demanding aerobic power practices Relevant Training Content General



• U13 o Functional game skills and skills transfer (special attention for passing drills and heading) o Positioning games: the primal forms (basic) o Training games o Functional game skills and skills transfer in possession of the ball o Defensive functional game skills and skills transfer. o Transitioning:

§ Learning the general principles in training games and 1–4–3–3 game training. o Dynamic stretching in warming up:

§ Number of sessions per week: 3–4 (+ 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 75-90 minutes

• U14 o Functional game skills and passing drills (basic) o Positioning games (basic) o Training games (basic) o 1–4–3–3 game training (basic) o Transitioning:

§ In training games, positioning games and 1–4–3–3 game training o Others:

§ Dynamic stretching and core stability exercises § Number of sessions per week: 3-4 (+ 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 75–90 minutes.

Specific

Technical

Workload Emphasis U13 U14 U15

Very High Priority • Passing & Receiving • Shooting

• Passing & Receiving • Shooting • Heading • Receiving to Turn • 1v1 Defending

• Passing & Receiving • Shooting • Receiving to Turn

High Priority

• Turning with the Ball • Ball Control • Heading • 1v1 Attacking • Receiving to Turn • 1v1 Defending

• Turning with the Ball • 1v1 Attacking

• Turning with the Ball • Heading • Crossing & Finishing • 1v1 Defending

Mid Priority • Crossing & Finishing • Ball Control • Crossing & Finishing

• Ball Control • 1v1 Attacking

Low Priority • Running with the Ball • Dribbling • Shielding the Ball

• Dribbling • Shielding the Ball

• Dribbling • Shielding the Ball

Objective Focus on quality of passing and receiving technique

Focus on quality of passing and receiving technique, ball control and finishing in small and big spaces

Focus on speed of passing and receiving technique, ball controlling in small spaces

Tactical


Very High Priority • Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition



• Combination Play • Playing out of the Back • Finishing in the Final Third • Defending Principles

• Combination Play • Playing out of the Back • Finishing in the Final Third • Defending Principles

• Combination Play • Finishing in the Final Third • Defending Principles • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

High Priority • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Switching Play • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Switching Play • Counterattacking • Playing out of the Back • Pressing

Mid Priority • Switching Play • Pressing

• Counterattacking • Pressing • Compactness

Low Priority • Counterattacking • Compactness • Compactness • N/A

Objective Improve attacking coordinated movements and zonal defending

Application of attaching principles to create combination play

Application of attaching and defending principles in SSG

Physical


Very High Priority

• Reaction • Acceleration • Acyclic Speed • Perception & Awareness

• Reaction • Acceleration • Acyclic Speed • Perception & Awareness

• Aerobic Power • Acyclic Speed • Perception & Awareness

High Priority • Flexibility & Mobility • Agility

• Aerobic Capacity • Aerobic Power • Flexibility & Mobility • Agility

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Capacity • Reaction • Acceleration • Agility

Mid Priority

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Capacity • Aerobic Power • Anaerobic Alactic • Speed Endurance • Coordination & Balance

• Explosive Strength • Anaerobic Alactic • Speed Endurance • Coordination & Balance

• Strength Endurance • Maximal Speed • Flexibility & Mobility

Low Priority • Maximal Speed • Strength Endurance • Maximal Speed

• Anaerobic Lactic • Anaerobic Alactic • Speed Endurance • Coordination & Balance

Objective Basic development of speed, endurance and strength

General development of endurance, speed and strength

Basic development of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength

Psychosocial


Very High Priority • Motivation • Commitment • Respect & Discipline


• Motivation • Cooperation • Commitment • Communication • Respect & Discipline

High Priority • Cooperation • Cooperation • Decision/Determination



• Competitiveness • Competitiveness • Communication

• Competitiveness • Self Control

Mid Priority

• Self-confidence • Decision/Determination • Self Control • Communication

• Self-confidence • Decision/Determination • Self Control

• Self-confidence • Concentration

Low Priority • N/A • Concentration • N/A

Objective Commitment to the team and focus in training

Competition in individual and team situations Commitment to the team

The Game

• U13 o Formation

§ 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1 § 11v11: 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-5-1

o Extending tactical instruction explaining the positions and basic tasks • U14

o Formation § 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1 § 11v11: 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-5-1

o Specializing for a position and corresponding tactical instruction General Summary of the Player

• U13 o Ideal mental and physical conditions in this age group o First high point in the learning of motor skills, well built/ideal proportions, good coordination o Socially aware, critical of own performance and that others o Likes to compete and compare o Imitates idols o The start of playing 11v11 on the whole pitch with ‘real’ game rules demands a big reorientation on

almost all aspects that were learned in earlier phases o Focus on learning the positions and basic tasks in playing 11v11 in a 1–4–3–3 formation

• U14 o Pre-adolescence: Obstinate, rebels against authority and provokes conflicts o Self-overestimating and self-absorbed o Development of other interests and hobbies, reassesses the place of football in his / her life and

sometimes puts it into another perspective o Sudden big increase in height limits physical capacity (injury prone) o Stagnation or regression of coordination (clumsy) o In this phase the intellectual learning ability is bigger than the physical learning ability




LTPD Stage 4 – Training to Compete Stage: U15-U16 (14-16 y.o.) About the Training to Compete Stage This phase focuses very much on diagnosing individual strengths and areas of development in selected positions and the planning of programs accordingly. Players progress to this stage in order to prepare for structured competitive game conditions. They are very often encouraged to maximize their preparation by modeling training and competitive games with key support areas relating to fitness, psychology, nutrition, and health. As players progress within the Training to Compete stage, they are ready to make the transition to Training to Win when they are adept at achieving high-quality performances as required. To put the role of winning into perspective during the Training to Train and Training to Compete stages, players should strive to be successful in competitions. Winning is important in these stages, not that it is unimportant in the earlier stages. It is simply that the emphasis in the earlier stages is on the acquisition and development of skills and strategies, and the focus is placed on the learning process developing the competitive experiences, rather than in the outcome of the competition. Recommended ratios of quantity and quality of training/competition: 40% training, 60% competition Role of the Coach:

• Encourage players to develop potential, demonstrate independent thought and skill execution and performances relative to the overall team strategy in practice and competitive situations

• Physical development is optimized and the player learns to adapt training to maximize competitiveness in matches whilst still training for longer-term developmental aims

• Providing objective and constructive feedback, and involving players in reviewing this, to maintaining confidence and focus


Learn how to play as a team: U16-U17

U16

• Playing short passes at speed in small and big spaces

• Coordinate of tactical principles movements with teammates at speed

• Show good fitness in high demanding aerobic power practices

U17

• Making passes and finishing at speed in SSG

• Coordinating with teammates in fast transition and pressing when possession is lost

• Good technique in high-intensity, aerobic power practices Relevant Training Content General

• U15-U16 o Positioning games (specific / advanced) o Passing drills (specific / advanced) o 1–4–3–3 game training (advanced) o Training games o Transitioning:


§ Dynamic stretching and core stability exercises o Football Conditioning:

§ Number of sessions per week: 4 (+ 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 90 minutes.



Specific

Technical

Workload Emphasis U16 U17

Very High Priority • Passing & Receiving • Shooting • Receiving to Turn

• Passing & Receiving • Shooting

High Priority

• Turning with the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing • 1v1 Defending

• Turning with the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing

Mid Priority • Ball Control • Heading • 1v1 Attacking

• Ball Control • Heading • 1v1 Defending

Low Priority • Dribbling • Shielding the Ball

• 1v1 Attacking • Shielding the Ball

Objective Focus on speed of passing and receiving technique as well as ball control in small and big spaces

Focus on perception and quick execution of passing, ball controlling and finishing at speed in the game

Tactical


Very High Priority

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition • Combination Play • Playing out of the Back • Finishing in the Final Third • Defending Principles • Zonal Defending • Retreat & Recovery

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition • Combination Play • Counterattacking • Playing out of the Back • Finishing in the Final Third • Pressing • Retreat & Recovery

High Priority • Switching Play • Counterattacking • Pressing

• Switching Play • Defending Principles • Zonal Defending • Compactness

Mid Priority • Compactness • N/A

Low Priority • N/A • N/A

Objective Application of attaching and defending principles at speed

Improvement of quick transitions, attacking in the final third and pressing

Physical


Very High Priority • Aerobic Power • Acyclic Speed

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Power



• Perception & Awareness • Acyclic Speed • Perception & Awareness

High Priority

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Capacity • Acceleration • Agility

• Aerobic Capacity • Acceleration • Agility

Mid Priority

• Strength Endurance • Reaction • Maximal Speed • Flexibility & Mobility

• Strength Endurance • Anaerobic Lactic • Reaction • Flexibility & Mobility

Low Priority • Anaerobic Lactic • Anaerobic Alactic • Coordination & Balance

• Maximal Strength • Anaerobic Alactic • Maximal Speed • Coordination & Balance

Objective Development of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength

Increase of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength

Psychosocial


Very High Priority

• Motivation • Cooperation • Commitment • Communication • Respect & Discipline

• Motivation • Cooperation • Commitment • Respect & Discipline

High Priority • Decision/Determination • Competitiveness • Self Control

• Decision/Determination • Competitiveness • Concentration • Self Control • Communication

Mid Priority • Self-confidence • Concentration • Self-confidence

Low Priority • N/A • N/A

Objective Commitment to teammates in accomplishing specific tasks

Maintaining concentration in training sessions and games

The Game


§ 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1 § 11v11: 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-5-1

o Extending development on one position related to the team’s output General Summary of the Player

• U15-U16 o Post-adolescence, pre-maturity o More balanced, more sense of reality, less emotional/aggressive o Critical of own performance, able to share responsibilities and to make sacrifices for the team o Return of good coordination and technique o For boys: Production of testosterone has begun, conditioning is now possible.




LTPD Stage 5 – Training to Compete 2 Stage: U17-U19 (16-19 y.o.) About the Training to Win Stage The Training to Win phase is the last stage of the Long-Term Player Development model in relation to the preparation of performers with the capacity to achieve at the highest levels. It assumes that the performance has been fully developed and, as the long-term plan progresses, the player’s training is decreased and a significant increase in sport-specific training and competitive events continue. Recommended ratios of quantity and quality of training/competition: 25% training, 75% competition Role of the Coach:

• Shaping fully developed players into a team that is prepared technically, tactically, physically, and mentally to win matches consistently


Perform/win as a team: U18-U19

U18-U19

• Making passes, receiving to turn and finishing at speed under pressure

• Coordinate the counter attack and pressing in SSG

• Good technique under pressure in fatigue Relevant Training Content General

• U17-U19 o Positioning games (specific) o Passing drills (specific) o 1–4–3–3 game training (advanced) o Individual training o Training games o Transitioning:


§ Dynamic stretching and core stability exercises o Football Conditioning:

§ Number of sessions per week: 4–5 (+ minimum 1 game) § Maximum duration per training session = 90-120 minutes

Specific



Technical Workload Emphasis U18-U19

Very High Priority • Passing & Receiving • Shooting

High Priority • Turning with the Ball • Receiving to Turn • Crossing & Finishing

Mid Priority • Ball Control • Heading • 1v1 Defending

Low Priority • 1v1 Attacking • Shielding the Ball

Objective Focus on perception and quick execution of passing, ball controlling, receiving to turn at speed and finishing

Tactical Workload Emphasis U18-U19

Very High Priority

• Attacking Principles • Possession • Transition • Combination Play • Counterattacking • Playing out of the Back • Finishing in the Final Third • Pressing • Retreat & Recovery

High Priority

• Switching Play • Defending Principles • Zonal Defending • Compactness

Mid Priority • N/A

Low Priority • N/A

Objective Improvement of quick transitions, counter attacking and positional attacking in the final third as well pressing and zonal defending

Physical Workload Emphasis U18-U19



Very High Priority

• Explosive Strength • Aerobic Power • Acyclic Speed • Perception & Awareness

High Priority • Aerobic Capacity • Acceleration • Agility

Mid Priority

• Strength Endurance • Anaerobic Lactic • Reaction • Flexibility & Mobility

Low Priority • Maximal Strength • Anaerobic Alactic • Coordination & Balance

Objective Improvement of high-level aerobic power and specific acyclic speed as well as repetitive explosive strength

Psychosocial

Workload Emphasis U18-U19

Very High Priority

• Motivation • Cooperation • Competitiveness • Commitment • Respect & Discipline

High Priority • Decision/Determination • Concentration • Self Control

Mid Priority • Self-confidence • Communication

Low Priority • N/A

Objective Increase concentration and self control The Game


§ 9v9: 1-3-3-2 or 1-3-2-3 or 1-4-3-1 § 11v11: 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 or 1-4-5-1

o Perfection per position and as a team: result-oriented team-work

General Summary of the Player

• U17-U19 o Period of mental stabilization (with exception of incidental fields of tension especially with regards to the

balance between group and individual) o Second high point in the learning of motor skills o Optimal conditions for systematic training o Contributing to a team achievement (and being recognized for it) is important

Please Note: Ages may overlap +/- between Stage 5 and Stage 4

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