Irish FA Skill Development Programme 7 - 9 Years (Week 1 - Week 6) PDF

Start and end the practice with fun Ensure you have a ball to each player when possible or relevant Simple organisation and lay out of the session Simple communication/rules of the practice

 No “bus queue” of players waiting to play/shoot etc Develop individuals, not teams Inspire players with the session, your personality, energy and enthusiasm Don’t over coach, give the players “free” playing time in the session  Give the players questions to answer and choices in technique and decision making Encourage attacking football Encourage players to work hard Smile and have fun!