Fulfillment of a player’s potential depends on his or her own efforts, the support of his/her teammates and the unselfish guidance of his or her coach. He/she must be exposed to a playing and training environment, which extends his/her mental, physical and technical capabilities to the limit. He/she must have a sound understanding of the game’s principles and concepts. Players should show emotional stability when confronted with pressure situations. Demanding and Challenging training sessions and matches are a must!!!
COACH: Charismatic; Well Informed; Up to Date; Experienced; Articulate; Disciplinarian-No Doubts about who is in Charge; Managerial Know How.
TECHNIQUE: Mastered Skill Leading to Artistry. All at Speed under Match Conditions. Individual Skill Covered during warm-up.
TACTICS: Increase Tactical Speed (Decision making). Increase Pressure and Competition
- Team/Functional
- Understanding the Three Lines in the Team and their Collective Responsibilities
- Attacking
- Possession with a Purpose
- Combination Play with Tactical Implications
- Penetration with Variety, Creativity and Disguise
- Counter Attack
- Wide/Flank Play
- Target Play and Creating Chances
- Crossing under Pressure with Proper runs into the Box
- Set Plays
- Defending
- Zonal marking & Man marking with Sweeper Behind
- Pressing as a Unit in Different 1/3’s
- Set Plays
PHYSICAL:
- Flexibility Work Before and After Practices and Games
- Agility-With and Without the Ball
- Speed
- Endurance-Aerobic and Anaerobic
- Strength-Upper and Lower Body
- Nutrition-Proper Diet-Pre-Game, Post-Game. Tournaments, etc…
- Care and Prevention of Injuries
- Care of their Own Bodies. e.g. toenails, shower, sleep, footwear
MENTAL:
- Increased Concentration
- Leadership/Increased Player Responsibilities
- Discipline
- Respect for the Game/Opponents
- Self-Confidence/Self Motivation-GoalSetting
- Mental Imagery
- Fighting Spirit-Will to Win
- Encourage to Watch High Level Soccer
