BDFC Youth Development Framework – 2016

Building Passion & Competency in Balmain Youth

Overview

I. Why Create this Framework?

II. BDFC Coaching Philosophy

III. U6/7 Development Objectives and Session Planning Overview

IV. U8/9 Development Objectives and Session Planning Overview

V. U10/11 Development Objectives and Session Planning Overview

VI. U12/13 Development Objectives and Session Planning Overview

VII. U14/15 Development Objectives and Session Planning Overview

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The Role of Youth Development at BDFC

This framework is designed to be used as a guide by the academy coaches, club coaches, club administrators and parents to help improve the overall quality of the football soccer experience for youth members of the Balmain club. With this as the backdrop, please keep the following things in mind regarding the information included in this document:

• Each aspect of play taught from U6 and up must continually be reinforced at each successive age group and more advanced techniques are built upon the most basic ones. Regardless of the age of the player, he or she must be competent in the basic fundamentals before they can effectively implement more advanced techniques. To that end, the objectives here are meant to be descriptive of what we strive to teach at each age level and not prescriptive of what must be taught at each age level.

• We have focused almost exclusively on the technical aspects of the game here with some tactical elements coming into play as children get older. As a community club, we have identified this area as the key priority to improving the experience of our young club members.

• Finally, no matter how well developed the coach or program is, each player is responsible for his/her own development and the time they choose to spend working on their game outside of organized training will have a greater impact on their personal development than anything else.

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BDFC Club Philosophy

As a club, Balmain is committed to providing opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to participate in and develop a passion for the game of football. We will endeavor to provide all of our coaches the support and training required to effectively teach the fundamental principles of the game to all players regardless of the skill level. With a particular emphasis on the junior members of the club, we will build our programs based around the 4 key components of teaching the game:

There are 4 components to teaching young players the game of soccer (football); technical, tactical, physical and psychosocial. Here is what each of these terms means as it relates your child's development.

Technical – the individual ability of a player to be competent and proficient in the basic skills required to play the game.Physical – The development of basic motor skills, coordination, flexibility, balance, perception & awareness to handle the changing physical requirements of the game. We will develop this through the activities and exercises we us in training.Psychosocial – This refers to a range of internal and external tools to help players manage their emotions and external stimuli in order to use them to his/her advantage on the field. As a club we’ll focus on developing confidence and motivation for the players which is predicated on competence of the basic technical aspects of the gameTactical – Our aim is to create clever players capable of adapting to a constantly changing environment. For us this means a focus on learning to play from the back and basic attacking principles.

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BDFC Club Philosophy (cont.)

“Player development is the real result, not the final score.” Please re-read the last sentence again because it underpins everything we will attempt to do as a club. Our programs are designed to teach the fundamental principles of the game enabling members to grow with and play the game to the best of their individual ability for many years to come.

We aim to develop technically proficient players who are comfortable on the ball, confident and creative. We will encourage a possession based style of play focused on building play from the back.

How we want to teach this philosophy is built around the following 4 principles:

1. Utilizing guided discovery principles to improve the learning and retention process for players;2. Creating opportunities for every kid to succeed thus motivating individuals to build on their own successes;3. Focusing on building each player from the feet up, recognizing that without a core technical foundation the game becomes much harder and less enjoyable as players mature;4 Integrating unstructured free play opportunities where players can try and discover new things on their own.

At BDFC we strive to create a footballing environment that is both fun and challenging for players of all skill levels and serves as foundation for a lifelong passion for the game.

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U6/7 Development Objectives

▪ Start, stop, change direction with the ball

▪ Basic motor skills development (with the ball) including jumping, hopping, skipping, rolling, bending, twisting, reaching

▪ 1:1 Player to ball ratio

▪ Limited Coaching!

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U6/7 Discovery Phase Session Plans

For this age group, all sessions will revolve around soccer-related games. The object is to have fun, introduce kids to the game and develop basic motor skills. The key areas of focus will include:

▪ Running with the ball ( 4 sessions/program)

▪ Changing directions with the ball (4 sessions/program)

▪ Shooting the ball (2 sessions/program)

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U6/7 Sample Activities

Sample Activities:

Me and My Shadow Running with the Ball

1v1 Mini Games Feather the Nest

Full Session Full Session 2

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U8/9 Development Objectives

▪ Receive the ball with the back foot (both left & right)

▪ Instep passes over short distances

▪ Inside turns, Outside turns

▪ Running with the ball under control

▪ First touch receiving balls on the ground

▪ 1v1 skills

▪ Primarily 1:1 player to ball ratio with introduction of group activities in pairs

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U8/9 Discovery Phase Session Plans

Fun remains of paramount importance and emphasis remains on individual control of the ball. Partner play can begin to be introduced.

▪ First Touch (4 sessions/program)

▪ Running with the ball (2 sessions/program)

▪ 1v1s (2 sessions/program)

▪ Ball Striking (2 sessions/program)

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U8/9 Sample Activities

Sample Activities:

Triangle Training Ball Striking

First Touch S Pattern Passing

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U10/11 Development Objectives

▪ Introduce receiving balls out of the air

▪ Instep shooting

▪ Inside of the foot finishing

▪ Body shape when receiving the ball

▪ Ball striking over medium distances

▪ Group activities (pairs, threes)

▪ Still primarily 1:1 Player-to-ball ratio

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U10/11 Skills Acquisition Phase Session Plans

Players begin to learn how to train. More game related activities can be used to teach basic fundamentals.

▪ First Touch (4 sessions/program)

▪ Ball Mastery - Tight Spaces (2 sessions/program)

▪ 1v1s/2v2s/2v1s (2 sessions/program)

▪ Ball Striking (2 sessions/program)

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U10/11 Sample Activities

Sample Activities:

Feints Training Game Awareness

Rondo Training First Touch

Running w/the Ball First Touch - Turns

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U12/13 Development Objectives

▪ Ball feints

▪ Creating space

▪ Ball Striking (chipping, outside of foot passes, half-volley & full volley shooting)

▪ 2v1,2v2, 3v2, 3v3 attacking & defending principles

▪ Heading to score goals & clearances

▪ Crossing (near post & penalty spot)

▪ Playing Out From the Back

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U12/13 Game Training Phase Session Plans

This is a critical time for players as this is when they decide to commit to the game. Focus should be in improving technical ability under increased pressure, reduced time and space.

▪ Playing Out From the Back (3 sessions/program)

▪ Combination Play (3 sessions/program)

▪ Attacking/Defending Principles – 1st/2nd/3rd man (2 sessions/program)

▪ Ball Striking (2 sessions/program)

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U12/13 Sample Activities

Sample Activities:

Playing from the Back Combination Play

5v2 w/Rotating Defenders Attacking Principles

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U14/15 Development Objectives

▪ Ball Striking (Chipping, Bending, Outside of Foot, etc.)

▪ Crossing (far post & top of penalty area)

▪ Heading (to pass, backwards & diving headers)

▪ 3v3 attacking & defending roles

▪ Game Moments (BP, BPO & Transitions)

▪ Playing Out From the Back

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U14/15 Game Training Phase Session Plans

Game related training continues to be the focus. The details around 1st

touch, passing, receiving & shooting are critical. Attention to detail and movement off the ball become more important.

▪ Playing Out From the Back (3 sessions/program)

▪ Combination Play (3 sessions/program)

▪ Attacking/Defending Principles – 1st/2nd/3rd man (2 sessions/program)

▪ Ball Striking (2 sessions/program)

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U14/15 Sample Activities

Sample Activities:

BPO>BP Attacking Principles

Playing Out From the Back Finishing

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