Coaching
Training Sessions and Methodology
Library plans
- Possession & Build-Up PlayU13 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- Attacking TransitionsU13 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Defensive Shape & PressingU13 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Finishing & Shooting TechniqueU12 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- 1v1 Attacking & Defending DuelsU11 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
- Set Piece ExecutionU13 – U17 · Low intensity · 90 min
- Speed of Play & Quick CombinationsU13 – U17 · Medium intensity · 90 min
- Small-Sided Conditioning GamesU12 – U17 · High intensity · 90 min
Small-Sided Conditioning Games
90 minutes Build match fitness through high-intensity small-sided games.
16 cones · 4 sets of bibs · 12 balls · 4 pop-up goals
- 01Warm-Up15 min
FIFA 11+ Activation
The FIFA 11+ injury-prevention routine: running, strength, and plyometric parts.
- › Knees over toes on landings
- › Controlled tempo
- 02Technical20 min
Passing Under Fatigue
Shuttle runs between passing gates, completing a pass at each gate.
- › Keep technique sharp when tired
- › Communicate early
- 03Tactical25 min
3v3 Intervals
Four-minute games with one-minute rests on 20x25 yd fields, rotating opponents.
- › Constant movement
- › Transition instantly
- 04Game20 min
5v5 Endline Game
Players score by dribbling over the end line. Encourages repeated sprints.
- › Recover hard after losing the ball
- › Take on space when it opens
- 05Cool-Down10 min
Recovery & Debrief
Light jog, static stretching in a circle, then a two-minute team huddle.
- › Ask players to name one thing that improved their fitness today
- › Hydrate and check in on any knocks