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Player Pathway Football

Bray Emmets Academy Year 1

Bray Emmets Academy Year 2

Bray Emmets Academy Year 3

Technical Capaci es Tac cal Capaci es Physical Capaci es Mental Capaci es Handling

� High Catch � Hand passing (using both hands)

Kicking

� Punt Kick le & Right � Punt Kick outside foot Crouch li

moving ball � Toe li � Hook Kick le & Right

Travelling

� Solo Run le & Right � Low bounce � Dummy solo

Tackle

� Near hand tackle � Shadowing � Shouldering � Frontal Tackle � Block Down

� Line out in different posi ons on the pitch

� Name the different posi on on the pitch

� Experience playing in different posi ons

� Play modified games � Play small sided games � Iden fy and adhere to rules of

frees, sidelines, wides and star ng the game.

� Develop wrist and ankle stability � Develop agility, balance and co-

ordina on to a level where movement is fluid

� Develop speed and control of body/hurl

� Iden fy the benefits of basic warm-up

� Follow instruc on on how to warm-up

� Iden fy when and how to cool-down

� Follow instruc on on how to cool-down

� Perform basic mobility exercises � Move and control body in limited

space � Develop power through fun games � Perform basis flexibility exercises

Lifestyle Capaci es

� Play mul ple sports and ac vi es � Incorporate Football training into

everyday life � Develop good prac ce habits to

develop independence � Develop commitment to regular

training schedules � Apply safe prac ces � Play with peers at home

� Develop confidence in using a variety of skill in the game

� Con nue to show enthusiasm for football through par cipa on and commitment

� Develop concentra on skills � Learn to control anxiety � Develop decision making skills in

small sided games

Personal Capaci es

� Experience enjoyment/fun � Develop social interac on with

peers and mentors � Develop teamwork and interac on

skills � Develop respect for officials and

decisions � Be aware that me and effort

spent playing will result in improved and consistent performance

� Accept rules, regula ons and structures

BRAY EMMETS FOOTBALL PATHWAY 9-11yrs

Technical Capacities Tactical Capacities Physical Capacities Mental Capacities Handling

• Ball Feint • Fist pass from distance • Overhead tap on • Catching at speed • Overhead catch • Passing off left and right hand

Kicking • Punt kick to moving target • Long kick pass • Scoring from angles • Assisted chip lift • Penalty kick • Kicking from left and right • Free tacking off ground and out of

hand • Kick outs • Develop weaker side

Travelling

• Swerve • Change of pace with the ball

Tackle

• Near hand tackle • Delay opponent & shadowing • Fontal tackle • Dive block • Hand off

• Implement key game principles i.e. running off the ball

• Use peripheral vision • Learn to create space • Support players on the ball • Use a game plan • Identify and adhere to match rules • Develop decision making – on skill

selection • Develop decision making – on

positioning • Control and maintain possession of

the ball under pressure • Identify the different positional

skill requirements • Demonstrate different positional

skills • Play practice matches developing

positional skills • Play competitive games to apply

positional skills • Begin self-analysis in training and

competition

• Develop aerobic and anaerobic endurance

• Undertake flexibility training • Develop ankle, shoulder, elbow

and wrist stability. • Identify when to do dynamic

stretching • Perform dynamic stretching • Identify when to do static

stretching • Perform static stretching • Develop speed – linear, lateral and

multi directional • Body weight resistance training • Develop peripheral vision

Lifestyle Capacities

• Apply correct nutrition before,

during and after games • Apply correct hydration before,

during and after games • Understand and implement rest

and recovery • Learn how to balance your life • Develop skills to deal with peer

pressure • Participate in other sports • Identify fatigue • Follow planned and periodised

training programmes • Begin to use self-monitoring

• Keep positive and accept that self-worth is not linked to performance

• Develop confidence in using a variety of skill in the game

• Develop concentration skills • Develop decision making skills • Use structural goal setting • Practice and understand the

importance of breathing for controlled anxiety

• Develop performance and pre-performance techniques

• Display a motivation to succeed • Learn to control emotions • Learn to cope with success and set

backs • Develop the use of visualisation

Personal Capacities

• Develop and progress social

interaction skills • Learn to work in a team

environment • Develop positive communication

skills • Display personal discipline • Display commitment to team ethos • Show dedication to team and sport • Display personal responsibility • Display commitment to improve

skills

BRAY EMMETS FOOTBALL PATHWAY 12 -14yrs

Technical Capacities Tactical Capacities Physical Capacities Mental Capacities Game Plays

• How to use a sweeper • How to deal with a �sweeper • Man marking • Zone marking �

Kicking

• Kicking for possession/diagonal ball • Kicking for scores • Cutting in to score • Free kicks/penalties �

Ball Retention

• Supporting the ball player • Breaking the tackle • Getting out of traffic • Change the direction of �play

Tackle

• Near hand tackle • Group tackling • Frontal Tackle� • Checking • Blocking ball

• Undertake advanced team play when in possession

• Master sideline cut • Adopt a specific role within the

team, when taking opposing teams strengths and weaknesses into account

• Adapt to opponents game plan • Read the game and move on and

off the ball accordingly • Adapt game plan to take account

of conditions • Continue self-analysis in training

and competition • Apply decision making in relation

to skill selection • Apply decision in relation to

positioning • Implement principals of attack and

defence • Undertake competition simulation

training • Practice position-specific tactical

preparation • Adhere to competitive strategies

• Undertake intense physical conditioning as part of a team and individually

• Emphasise individual preparation that address individual strengths and weaknesses

• Maintain core strength/stability • Undertake SAQ sessions • Prepare optimally taking into

account the concept of tapering/peaking

• Take appropriate rest and recovery breaks between sessions and games

Lifestyle Capacities

• Engage in planning and

periodization of training • Monitor the signs of fatigue and

develop appropriate recovery strategies

• Continue to develop time management skills

• Develop a support network • Develop a deeper understanding of

rest/recovery • Mange college/career/intercounty

aspirations • Apply injury prevention measures • Monitor oneself using a training

log/diary

• Develop confidence through improved technique, tactical understanding and competitive performance

• Use self talk/trigger works • Develop personal responsibility • Develop decision making skills • Set goals • Develop personal routines and

refine • Adhere to team routines • Display patience • Use imagery for practicing

strategies and dealing with different situations/problems

• Explore relaxation techniques • Identify the importance of

practicing mental skills • Develop skill to cope with social

pressures

Personal Capacities

• Display a balanced lifestyle • Display personal responsibility • Leaner to combine sport with

family school and life goals • Address economic and

independent issues • Train and compete ethically and

fairly • Beware of alcohol and drug use

health affects

BRAY EMMETS FOOTBALL PATHWAY 15- 17 yrs

TEAM Plan for Football

Team Numbers (es mate)

Manager + contact details

Mentors + contact details

Coach + contact details

Juvenile Commi ee Representa ve

Team ‘Pitch Co-ordinator. to Liaise with Bray Emmets Pitch Managers

Team Goals & Objec ves

Compe ons

Compe on Goals

Coaching Objec ves / Development

Proposed Fes vals / Blitzes in Old Conna/ ?

Training Plans ,nights, frequency

Current Issues & What to do about them

Team Panel – player names

Other

BRAY EMMETS PLAYERS CONTRACT

I _________________________________, hereby pledge to honor and support Bray EmmetsFootball and Hurling Team by adhering to the team’s Code of Conduct and this Player Contract as stated below:

� I will respect my team mates, coaches, match officials, parents and spectators.

� I will treat everyone fairly.

� I will arrive on me, with all my appropriate gear (hurley, helmet, gum shield, etc).

� I will give my best effort at all training sessions and matches.

� I will play by the rules of our sport, demonstra ng and encouraging good sportsmanship both in victory and defeat.

� I will respect the decision of all match officials and behave in a respec ul way whether I am playing or looking on as a subs tute.

� I will not disrupt or delay team training sessions.

� I will do my best to play safely so as not to injure myself, my team mates or my opponents.

� I will encourage and assist my team mates at all mes. I have read and understand the points above and agree to abide by them.

Signature of player: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

Signature of parent/guardian: _________________________________ Date: _____________

Thank you for taking the me to read and sign this document. We would urge all parents/guardians and players to log onto our website www.brayemmets.com and read our full code of conduct. Also if any problems arise along the way and you would like to contact someone within the Club, we have a number of Children’s officers. Their contact details are on the website.