Player Development Framework
NRFC Coaching Statement
The most fundamental skill needed for a NRFC soccer player is the individual mastery of the ball, along with their creativity and imagination when playing.
This must be a priority at training and games, especially before puberty. As our players master these skills, the tactics become easier to coach, and most importantly, to learn.
NRFC PLAYER CULTURE
- We need to know the player, and his/her developmental needs - Fun, Enjoyable, Development
- We are coaching individuals (technique) within a team environment during practices & games
- Our coaching must be age & skill appropriate for each player’s game model (4v4...11v11)
- Allowing each player to think & make a decision, and support bravery
NRFC TEAM CULTURE
- Coaches need to understand age appropriate team values
- Coaches and players need to set co-constructed team goals
- Coaches need to create an environment where team values are 'lived' during training and games.
NRFC COACHING CULTURE
- A Long Term Player Development approach, based on the Needs & Goals of players.
- A player-centered approach at training and games; coaching an individual within the team
- Teaching how to play the game through skill development and PRINCIPLES OF PLAY (POP), and not focused on positions, organization and formations
- Implementing learning activities that are age and stage appropriate, and most important, GAME-LIKE.
- Fun, enjoyable & learning
Stages of Player Development
Player Development Framework U7- U8
Developmental Goals:
- Learning the BASICS of attacking
- defending & transition (Going forward, protecting the goal)
Developmental Needs:
- Playing experience through GAME-LIKE situations
- Principles of play
Learning Activities:
- Small sided games (1v1, 2v1....3v3/4v4)
- Motor skills development - ladders, hoops, hurdles
Player Development Framework U9 - U10
Developmental Goals:
- “Playing as a team”
Developmental Needs:
- Developing relationships on the field
- Attacking & defending as a team (POP)
- Game-like Situations
Learning Activities:
- Small sided games (1v1, 2v1....3v3/4v4);
- Basic use of formation
- Coordination training
Player Development Framework U11-U12
Developmental Goals:
- “Playing a position for the team”
Developmental Needs:
- Understanding role, position & task in a team
- Experience position specific task in defending & attacking Through Game-like situations
Learning Activities:
- Mixture of small sided games, plus uneven games;
- Using formation that relates to game - positions,
- Create soccer specific problems
Resources For Coach Development
- US Soccer Learning Center - https://learning.ussoccer.com
- United Soccer Coaches - https://unitedsoccercoaches.org
Player Development
Group Chat (WhatsApp)
- Share results
- Best players
- Who needs work
- Post Game Analysis
- Goal of chat - Players’ technical ability, actions & decision making
Player Development Clinics
The plan is to offer 2 or 3 coaching clinics during the season.
Possible objectives:
- Coaching Methods
- Demonstrate how to coach a player within the team at practice
- Coaching your team in game day