WAIMAK UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHANE VERMA

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1 WAIMAK UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHANE VERMA

2 Table of Contents 1 Introduction Our Vision Our Mission Statement Our Principles Our Values Excellence Professionalism Accountability Integrity Synergy Our Purpose How We Will Play Playing Style Statement Our Playing Systems v11: v9: v7: Our training approach Qualified Coaches Trainings that look like the game Recognising development age Holistic Player Development The Four Corner Model Encourage long term learning over immediate outcomes Periodised Training Program Player Feedback Waimak United Football Club Playing Pathways In House Programs First Kicks, Fun Football, Mini Football How First Kicks, Fun Football and Mini Football will train and play Development How Development + will train and play Development How Development will train and play Preparation How Preparation will train and play Participation How Participation will train and play Senior Football Boys Playing Grades Girls Playing Grades Player Selection U9-U Striking the ball First touch v Running with the ball Pressing Tackling Intercepting

3 9.9.8 Marking Player Selection U13-U Attack Defence Transition from Attack to Defence Transition from Defence to Attack Personality Traits Coach Recommendations Dispensations Four Corner Model Physical Mental Social/Emotional Technical/Tactical Boys Dispensation Policy Dispensation into 12 th Grade and above Dispensation into 11 th Grade and below Senior Football Dispensation Girls Dispensation Policy Section 4. Dispensation into 13 th Grade and above Section 5. Dispensation into 12 th Grade and below Section 6. Dispensation into Boys League Section 7. Senior Football Dispensation Dispensation to play down a grade Special Circumstances Player Development Plan Curriculum U6 year olds First Kicks Fitness Technique Tactics Psychology Training Competition Even Participation Time Policy Training Components and Allocation years old Fun Football Fitness Technique Tactics Psychology Training Competition Even Participation Time Policy Training Components and Allocation First Kicks & Fun Football (U6-U8)l Season Calendar years old In house Mini Football Fitness Techniques Techniques (goalkeepers) Tactics Psychology Training Competition

4 Even Participation Time Policy Training Components and Allocation In House Mini Football Season Calendar years olds Mainland Competition Fitness Techniques Techniques (goalkeepers) Tactics Psychology Training Competition Even Participation Time Policy Training Components and Allocation Team Selection 9-12 year olds Year Old Mainland Competition Season Calendar years old Fitness Techniques Techniques (goalkeepers) Tactics Tactics (Goal Keepers) Psychology Training Competition Training Components for U14 Preparation Players Training Break Down for U14 Preparation Players Training Components for U14 Preparation Players Training Break Down for U14 Preparation Players Year Old Season Calendar Year Old Training Curriculum years old Fitness Techniques Techniques (goalkeepers) Tactics Tactics (Goal Keepers) Psychology Training Competition years old Fitness Techniques Techniques (goalkeepers) Tactics Tactics (Goal Keepers) Psychology Training Competition Training Components for U19 Preparation Players Training Break Down for U19 Preparation Players Year Old Season Calendar Year Old Training Curriculum Break Down Balancing the demands on our players

5 12.1 Player Loading Guide contacts per week: contacts per week: Contacts per week: Contacts per week: Mandatory Stand Down Periods Acknowledgements

6 1 Introduction Waimak United Football Club (WUFC) is committed to provide a quality football experience for all our members, whether they elect to play for enjoyment and the social aspects brought about by being part of a team or for those that elect to go down a pathway that leads them towards mastery of the game at the highest level. 2 Our Vision To provide a quality football pathway for all players and coaches, with the aim of developing football players and coaches to reach their top, underpinned by a holistic football program for all our members. 3 Our Mission Statement To provide the best coaching and playing pathways for all our members, with a strong community engagement to provide football for all. 4 Our Principles Our principles are about: Creating opportunities for young players to be introduced to football, enjoy football and to flourish in the game. Providing opportunities to all footballers to be the best they can be. Developing a safe, enjoyable environment for all our players and coaches through providing facilities, excellent coach education and in turn excellent coaching for all our players. Providing Developmental Programs for which suits the ability of all players at different points in their development. Finding and developing local talented players by providing these players with the skills and tools to reach the highest levels of the game within New Zealand. Constant community engagement through schools and programs for all in our community. 5 Our Values The values of Waimak United Football Club creates a sense of purpose to ensure that we are a successful football hub in the North Canterbury Region, these values are critical that we are a successful club in the long term. 5.1 Excellence To provide high quality football programs for all our developing players and coaches, through constant research to create and develop new solutions for both our players and coaches. 6

7 5.2 Professionalism To take responsibility of oneself in the application of best practices to ensure that all members receive a high level of experience with Waimak United Football Club. 5.3 Accountability Coaches, players and staff members are all accountable in the pursuit of excellence for the individual and the community. 5.4 Integrity Trust, loyalty, honesty and high ethical standards for all our members. Respect value the rights and needs of all our member, while embracing the diversity of our community to provide football for all. 5.5 Synergy To work together to achieve long term success as a club. 6 Our Purpose We strive to provide football for all, no matter the ability of the players, in the aid to help each individual reach their personal developmental ceilings. All players develop at different rates, have different playing requirements or aspirations and with this in mind, we aim to provide programs that cater to the needs of all our players, no matter where they lay on their developmental spectrum or choice of pathway. It is important to have a clear pathway for all our players, which acts as a tool to help them on their football journey, with our goal as a club to develop future All Whites and Football Ferns. To achieve this Waimak United are committed to under the direction of New Zealand Football to develop our coaches and players to reach their personal ceilings. 7 How We Will Play To ensure that we are developing players at Waimak United, and to connect all members of the club, that our teams all begin to play the same style of football. This will ensure that as players progress year upon year, from coach to coach that all the players are receiving the same message, to ensure that their development is progressive. 7

8 7.1 Playing Style Statement In accordance with New Zealand Football, WUFC will be adopting New Zealand Football s Playing Style and it formulates one it deems acceptable for our club. In the interim the NZF Playing Style Statement will act as a guide to our player development strateghy. This is to help our players reach their potential and to enhance their chances of becoming a future All White or Football Fern. Therefore, we will work to develop players that will learn to play the game the NZF Way : A proactive, effective, controlled and incisive possession based style of attacking play using individual and combination play to create and score goals. Underpinned by a quick transition mentality and defending through aggressive collective, intelligent pressing. The point of difference is our superior team culture and traditional Kiwi strengths combined with astute tactical cohesion. 7.2 Our Playing Systems The following playing formations are ideal development platforms allowing for the formation of natural triangles and diamonds in possession, occupy the full width of the pitch and provide a minimum of two defensive lines. P v11:

9 The formation consists of a goalkeeper, 2 centre backs, 2 fullbacks, 3 central midfielders, 2 wingers and a single central striker. Refer to the WUFC Team Model to see the principles and style that brings the to life. The allows for the following: Provides a minimum of 3 defensive lines Utilizes the full width and depth of the pitch Encourages rotation and interchanging of positional play Allows for the formation of natural triangles and diamonds in possession. Is simple for players to understand. Allows for greater understanding of principles v9: The formation consists of a goal keeper, 1 centre back, 2 fullbacks, 2 central midfielders, 2 wingers and a central striker. The natural progression from the is the playing systems. The allows for: Provides a minimum of 3 defensive lines Utilizes the full width and depth of the pitch Encourages support play through the formation of natural triangles and diamonds in possession. Allows for greater understanding of principles. Encourages interchanging of positions. 9

10 7v7: The formation consists of a goal keeper, 2 centre backs, 1 central midfielders, 2 wingers and a central striker. The natural progression from the is the through the addition of a single defender and midfielder. This formation allows for: Less rigid play Develops supporting angles for the player in possession Introduces the concept of midfielders, defenders, strikers and wingers Encourages a short passing game Is simple for players to understand 8 Our training approach WUFC recognise that we must develop not only footballers, but also people and the focus of our trainings will cover all areas of the four-corner model, using a coaching approach that promotes learning and enjoyment. To ensure that we deliver an appropriate training environment for holistic player development the following principles are adhered to: 8.1 Qualified Coaches To ensure we develop better players, we need qualified coaches, that are able to deliver world s best practice coaching approaches to ensure that the players are being effectively coached and playing the modern game. Our coaches will be trained, through the NZF coach education network, and supplemented through our own coach development program to support continued coach development and supplement all NZF coach education. The following accreditation will be required for our Talent Centre Coaches: 10

11 8.2 Trainings that look like the game Due to the randomness and quick-changing situations in the game of football, not one situation is ever the same as the one before or after. The player has to do something with the ball, which requires an application of skill or without the ball which requires positioning and communication. This is based on what the Perceive through seeing, hearing and feeling (the amount of time and space they have, direction to move themselves & or the ball, position of the ball, opposition and team mates.) Based on these perceptions the player then has to Decide which action to take (pass, travel with the ball, tackle, move into a space etc.). Finally, the player must Execute the action based on their perception and the decision they have made. This is called PDE and for a player to PDE effectively, they need to be constantly exposed to the randomness of the game. The Decision Making Process In order to maximise this effect, training should involve all four playing moments (attack, defence and transition) and constantly place players in situations that they will face in the game, so they can regularly perceive, decide and execute. 8.3 Recognising development age Players will naturally develop at different rates and times to their peers and the variation is greater during puberty and a large difference between development age will begin to emerge within the same chronological age group. The difference in development age can differ by two to four years. Due to the dynamic and nonlinear nature of development, it is important that these differences are taken into account when identifying and developing players that demonstrate high potential. Late maturers are given as much attention as early maturers, giving all players a chance to reach their developmental potential. 11

12 The Four Playing Moments 8.4 Holistic Player Development The Four Corner Model Too often the focus of player development is on the technical and tactical aspects of the game. However, as coaches there is a responsibility to develop the individual not only as a player but also as a person. The four corner model encompasses four key attributes that are vital for developing any young footballer and more than just their skills Technical/Tactical, Physical, Social/Emotional and Mental. The four corner not only teaches players football skills and game understanding, but helps them to gain confidence, build selfesteem and improve their decision making. 8.5 Encourage long term learning over immediate outcomes It is important that the environment created for players to learn is safe, allows for experimentation and is one that encourages long term development over immediate outcomes, by asking players to operate at the limit of their current abilities. The teaching method the players will experience is Task Based with the core focus being on building a growth mind-set, allowing for mistakes to occur and treating them as key learning moments. 12

13 8.6 Periodised Training Program Periodisation is the division of the overall training a player or team receives into small periods to accomplish different goals. This periodised training plan is aimed to teach players progressively how to play the NZF way and encompasses all four corners to prepare players for senior football. 8.7 Player Feedback The Four Corners Players will experience accelerations and decelerations in their development. To support the progress our coaches will provide three formal 1v1 contacts with all players, to detail the individuals progress to date. This will involve each player filling out an individual performance plan and discussing their own key selfreflection with the coach. Through our coaching process, the coaches will also provide feedback throughout sessions, to assist in players achieving their player tasks, to help the team assist the overall team task at training. 13

14 9 Waimak United Football Club Playing Pathways To ensure that all players at WUFC receive the appropriate challenge to their development and to cater for individual goals in the game, the following pathway has been developed for our players at WUFC. It is important to note that all players develop at different rates, and their development age may be different to their chronological age. The playing pathway is flexible and dynamic and players can move between pathways to ensure that they receive the optimum level of contact for their differing development needs. 9.1 In House Programs First Kicks, Fun Football, Mini Football All players U6 (First Kicks) and U8 (Fun Football) will be placed in a team by the club. Players will be placed in teams at the club s discretion How First Kicks, Fun Football and Mini Football will train and play All players in First Kicks and Fun Football will take part in station rotation playing format on a Friday evening on the all-weather artificial turf. Complementing this program players will partake in 3 football festivals throughout the playing season. All players U10 will have the option to trial for a 9th grade development team, which competes in the 10th Grade B Band Mainland competition or a 10th Grade team which will play in the Mainland competitions and is a stepping stone in our Development + pathway. 9.2 Development + To enter this pathway players are required to trial and affects all players aged Players are deemed to be non-positional at this age, so players will not be selected based on preferred playing positions, they will instead be selected according to their skill level. Two teams or more of equal ability will be selected, rather than having an A and B team, where appropriate, depending on the developmental requirements of each age group How Development + will train and play Players in the Development + program must attend, 1x Skill Centre sessions a week, with a Junior Level 3 coach during Term 1, 2 and 3. This is to ensure that they receive the highest level of coaching, taught on a curriculum basis. During term 2 and 3 will receive 1or 2 team training sessions per week from a Junior Level 2 qualified coach or higher and teams will compete in A Band Mainland Football Competitions throughout Terms 2 and 3. These teams will also enter the South Island Tournaments in October. Players will have the option to continue to train once or twice a week during Term 4 with a Junior Level 3 qualified coach as part of the NZF Skill Centre. 14

15 Waimak United Football Club Playing Pathway 15

16 9.3 Development Players enter this pathway through either non-selection to the Development + program, or electing to not attend trials How Development will train and play Players in this program have the option to attend 1 Skill Centre session a week during Term 1, 2 and 3. These sessions will be coached by a Junior Level 3 coach and following the same curriculum as the Development + program. Players will receive 1 or 2 team training session a week during Term 2 and 3 with a Junior Level 1 or higher qualified coach and will play in B Band or lower in the Mainland Football Competitions throughout Term 3 and 4. These teams will also have the option enter the South Island Tournaments in October. Players will have the option to continue to train once or twice a week during Term 4 with a Junior Level 3 qualified coach as part of the NZF Skill Centre. 9.4 Preparation The purpose of the Preparation pathway is to develop players who show potential, for representative honours at a federation or national level and at a minimum towards Premier Senior football in the Mainland Federation. Players will be identified through a trials process to enter this pathway, and will be selected upon being proficient at application of the techniques required for the Development + program and show high levels of competencies across 3 playing positions How Preparation will train and play Rolling from 2018, U13 and U14 boys will train a minimum of 3x a week, with a NZF Senior Level 2/Youth Level 3 coach, assisted by a Youth Level 2 qualified coach and goal keepers will receive minimum one session a week with a NZF Goal Keeper Level 1 coach. These teams will compete in Division 1 Mainland Football competitions and will enter the South Island Tournaments in October. The playing age group will extend year upon year, until U13-U19 boys are following the same program. However, any team that is competing in Division 1 will be considered to be on the Preparation Pathway until the roll out is fully completed. 9.5 Participation Players enter this pathway either through non-selection for the Preparation pathway or electing not to attend trials How Participation will train and play Players in this program will have an option to train once per week with a club employed coach during Term 1,2 and 3 and will receive minimum one training 16

17 session a week with a Youth Level 1 qualified coach. These teams will compete in Division 2 Mainland Football competitions and will have the option to enter the South Island Tournaments in October. 9.6 Senior Football Players that are advanced in their development in the preparation pathway, may be selected to play for the Premier Men s or Women s First Team Squad. For players to be eligible for Senior Men s football they must be 16 years or older or for players 15 years turning 16 in that calendar year, they will require dispensation from Mainland Football. For players to be eligible for Senior Women s football they must be 15 years or older or for players that are 14 years old turning 15, they must receive a dispensation from Mainland Football. Selection for the Premier Men s or Women s First Team Squad is at the discretion of the Head Coach of the squad at the time. 17

18 9.7 Boys Playing Grades Waimak United Football Club Playing Grades In House First Kicks, Fun Football, Mini Football Age Grade Day Format U6 First Kicks Friday Afternoon Station rotation U8 Fun Football Friday Afternoon Station rotation U10 Mini Football Wednesday - Training Station rotation Mini Football Optional Saturday Game Day 5v5 Development Age Grade Day Format 10 10th Grade B Band and below Saturday 7v th Grade B Band and below Saturday 9v th Grade B Band and below Saturday 9v9 Development + Age Grade Day Format 9 10th Grade B Band Saturday 7v th Grade A Band Saturday 7v th Grade A Band Saturday 9v th Grade A Band Saturday 9v9 Participation Age Grade Day Format 13 13th Grade Div. 2 and below Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 2 and below Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 2 and below Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 2 and below Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 2 and below Saturday 11v11 Preparation Age Grade Day Format 13 13th Grade Div. 1 Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 1 Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 1 Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 1 Saturday 11v th Grade Div. 1 Saturday 11v11 18

19 9.8 Girls Playing Grades Waimak United Football Club Playing Grades Girls In House First Kicks, Fun Football, Mini Football Age Grade Day Format U6 First Kicks Friday Afternoon U8 Fun Football Friday Afternoon U10 Mini Football Wednesday - Training Mini Football Optional Saturday Game Day 5v5 Station rotation Station rotation Station rotation Development Age Grade Day Format 9&10 10th Grade B Band and below Saturday 7v th Grade B Band and below Saturday 7v th Grade B Band and below Saturday 9v9 Development + Age Grade Day Format 9&10 10th Grade B Band Saturday 7v th Grade A Band Saturday 9v th Grade A Band Saturday 9v9 Participation Age Grade Day Format th Grade Div 2 and below Saturday 11v th Grade Div 2 and below Saturday 11v11 Preparation Age Grade Day Format th Grade Div 1 Saturday 11v th Grade Div 1 Saturday 11v Player Selection U9-U12 The club will hold no less than 4 selection training preseason opportunities for all players. To be eligible for selection, players must register to trial before trial dates and be fully financial members of WUFC. Players will be selected into the Development + pathway by assessing the individual across the four corner model (see section 8.3). With the main developmental aspects taught in this age group, a large portion of criteria will focus on they Perceive, Decide and Execute the 8 core football skills that are present for 90% for all outfield players (see sections ). Players in 19

20 this age group will not be selected based on their position s, as they are deemed to be non-position specific at this age and therefore must experience all playing positions as part of their holistic development Striking the ball This includes, but not limited to all forms of striking the ball e.g., short passing, shooting, crossing, long passing, one touch passes etc First touch This involves controlling the ball with all parts of the body deemed legal for outfield players v1 This involves all moves, feints etc. required to get past and away from a defender Running with the ball This involves at speed in open areas or dribbling in tight areas Pressing This involves closing down the opposition, showing direction and slowing down the progression of an attacker Tackling This involves all the actions required to win back possession off an attacker, e.g. block tackle, poke tackle Intercepting Being in a position that allows the player to break passing lanes and be able to win back the ball through interceptions of attackers passes Marking Being in a position that allows the player to prevent the opposition to either receiving possession of the ball, or prevent the progression towards our goal. In addition to the 8 core skills players will be assessed on general positioning in reference to their team mates, opposition and the ball, communication, the ability to use both feet or one foot and personality traits outlined in section Player Selection U13-U19 In addition to the above 8 technical competencies and four corner model players will be selected into the Preparation pathway based on how the Perceive, Decide and Execute within a football context, across the key principles in the 4 main moments of play, and not measure the physicality or effectiveness in a given 20

21 moment. Selection will not be based on a winning now attitude but on a player development basis. Players will be further assessed on Key Principles as outlined below: Attack Structure Build Up Controlled Possession in the middle 3rd Combination play to organise an opponent Combination play to disorganise an opponent Individual skill to create scoring opportunities Individual skill to convert scoring chances Defence Win the ball back as soon as possible Deny opponents time and space to build up Limit the oppositions ability to create scoring chances Transition from Attack to Defence Immediate transition into defensive organisation Press the ball carrier immediately Limit opponents passing options Make the field as small as possible Transition from Defence to Attack Immediate transition into attacking positions Quick forward passing Quick forward movement Make the field as big as possible Personality Traits Although hard to assess on the day a player s personality must be taken into account to ensure a positive experience for the player and their potential teammates. A discussion may be required with the players existing coaches if any concerns arise. Strong work ethic Prepared to challenge themselves and are self-motivated Be creative in how they play football Demonstrate strong focus on the tasks at hand Respond well to instructions and constructive criticisms Committed, dedicated and determined Demonstrates respect towards teammates, coaches, parents and the opposition Team/Squad orientation. Demonstrate resilience and an ability to stay positive even when not all is going well 21

22 Coach Recommendations At the end of each season, all coaches will submit a player evaluation form, highlighting areas of strengths and developments for our players. These will be used as a recommendation for the following season. Please see the Player Identification Form to understand areas where players will be evaluated. 10 Dispensations At Waimak United Football Club we believe in providing the right environment for all players to reach their potential. As such we are mindful that in special circumstances players may require to be moved into a higher grade to further their development. However, the safety and enjoyment of the player is paramount in all decisions made for dispensations and the following policy will be used to guide all dispensations of Waimak United Football Club members. For players to receive dispensation to a higher grade they must be excelling across all four corners in the four-corner model (see Section 8.3) 10.1 Four Corner Model To be granted dispensation players will be assessed on the following: Physical The physical size, speed, power & endurance of the player & ability to cope at an older level Mental The capability to cope with greater levels of responsibility & independent decision making Social/Emotional The ability manage/adapt to an older group in behaviours surrounding them on & off the field Technical/Tactical Effectiveness to continue develop technically/tactically at an older age group Boys Dispensation Policy Dispensations will be granted for players that wish to play up a single grade (e.g. 12 th grade player wishing to play into 13 th grade) following they meet the criteria outlined in Section 8.3 or Section Players will not be granted a dispensation if they wish to play up multiple grades (e.g. 12 th grade player wishing to play into 14 th grade). 22

23 Dispensation into 12 th Grade and above For players to be granted dispensation into 12 th Grade and above the following criteria must be met: 1. The Player is currently at the National Talent Centre. 2. If the Player meets Criteria 1 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners: by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Mainland Football for dispensation allowance. See Section Player is deemed to not be preventing an able player in the age grade they wish to join from further development Dispensation into 11 th Grade and below. For players to be granted dispensation into an 11 th Grade or below team the following criteria must be met: 1. The Player is currently at Federation Talent Centre, National Talent Centre or attending Waimak United Football Club s Skill Centre or Academy. 2. If the Player meets Criteria 1 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners (social/emotional, physical, technical, psychological) by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Waimak United Football Club dispensation allowance. See Section 8.3 or Section 10.1 for Four Corner description. 3. Player is deemed to not be preventing an able player in the age grade they wish to join from further development. 4. The player is only playing a single age bracket above their own age Senior Football Dispensation For players to be granted dispensation to play senior football they must met the following criteria. 1. Players are turning 16 during the playing calendar year. 2. The Player is currently at National Talent Centre. 3. If the Player meets Criteria 2 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners: by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Mainland Football for dispensation allowance. See Section 8.3 or Section 10.1 for the Four Corner description Girls Dispensation Policy Dispensation policy for female members of Waimak United Football Club is guided by providing the best developmental environment for our players and ensuring that teams have adequate numbers Section 4. Dispensation into 13 th Grade and above For players to be granted dispensation into 13 th Grade or higher the following criteria must be met: 1. The Player is currently at Federation Talent Centre, National Talent Centre or attending Waimak United Football Club s Skill Centre or Academy. 23

24 2. If the Player meets Criteria 1 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners (social/emotional, physical, technical, psychological) by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Mainland Football dispensation allowance. See Section 8.3 or Section 10.1 for Four Corner description. 3. Player is deemed to not be preventing an able player in the age grade they wish to join from further development. 4. The player is not moving above a single age band Section 5. Dispensation into 12 th Grade and below 1. The Player is currently at Federation Talent Centre, National Talent Centre or attending Waimak United Football Club s Skill Centre or Academy. 2. If the Player meets Criteria 1 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners (social/emotional, physical, technical, psychological) by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Waimak United Football Club dispensation allowance. See Section 8.3 or Section 10.1 for Four Corner description. 3. Player is deemed to not be preventing an able player in the age grade they wish to join from further development. 4. The player is not moving above a single age band Section 6. Dispensation into Boys League Dispensation to play in a boys league for an individual or team will be granted if the development for the individual or team is not satisfied by playing in the age appropriate girls league. This will be deemed necessary by Waimak United Football Club and Mainland Football. Players must meet the criteria outlined in Section 8.3 or Section Section 7. Senior Football Dispensation For players to be granted dispensation to play senior football they must met the following criteria. 1. Players are turning 15 during the playing calendar year 2. The Player is currently at National Talent Centre. 3. If the Player meets Criteria 2 of Section they will be assessed on the four corners: by the Football Development Manager or Coach before submission to Mainland Football for dispensation allowance. See Section 8.3 or Section 10.1 for Four Corner description Dispensation to play down a grade Dispensations to play down can only be given to players below Division One. Mainland Football DO NOT allow dispensations down into Division One teams. Such circumstances might include but are not limited to; a directive from Mainland Football or NZ Football, the lack of a specialist goalkeeper trialling, and where older players are needed to make up lower graded teams. 24

25 10.5 Special Circumstances Players may be granted dispensation to play in alternative grades than which they are eligible for on the recommendation by Mainland Football or New Zealand Football, to cater for the individual player s specific development needs. 11 Player Development Plan Curriculum The WUFC Player Development Plan Curriculum is a progressive plan (what is learnt the previous cycle should be reinforced in the next cycle). This curriculum is targeted at all our players, from our First Kicks through to our U19 youth teams, no matter the playing ability of the players. At this age group 11.1 U6 year olds First Kicks Players in the First Kicks program will be entering their first experience of playing and practicing football in an organised environment. It is essential that this experience for the players is fun and exciting to initiate their love of the game and to create lifelong footballers. At this age, it is important to encourage learning and familiarity with the ball through fun play Fitness Tumbling, landing safely Balance, hopping, jumping, landing Running, changing speed, changing direction, stopping Turning/Spinning Technique Discovery of the ball. Stopping rolling balls with the feet Running with the ball under control Turning with the ball Striking the ball/shooting Tactics Orientation (which goal to attack and which goal to defend) How to play (understand basic rules of play) Psychology Fair play Emotional control Imagination Fun and Exciting Games Courage to explore 25

26 Training practices per year (Station Rotation Style, 4x stations plus 2x games for 60 minutes per practice) Majority of activities include a ball for each player No activities with more than 4 players per ball Competition 3v3-4v4 to small goals (no goal keepers), street-football style, with New Ball rule instead of throw ins or kick ins. 3x festivals within the training curriculum Even Participation Time Policy The club takes a strong policy that all players in this age band receive an even participation time in all activities and festivals Training Components and Allocation Equal time is spent at the Kicks Age working on General Movement, Football Coordination, Football Technique and Small Sided Games. This is to ensure that players at this age receive the basic building blocks of player development, as children at this age are still in a discovery phase of the ball, with little coordination. U6 Training Allocation Time Allocation Activity Activity Example 15 mins General Movement Hopping Tag 15 mins Football Coordination Traffic Cops 15 mins Football Technique Run the Gauntlet 15 mins Small Sided Games One Goal Game years old Fun Football Players in the fun football environment are moving into a more football-specific environment underpinned by a fun and exciting environment throughout the season to ensure that the fall in love with the game. At this age, it is essential that they are in a fun, motivating playing environment to meet their wants and needs as a developing child Fitness Agility Eye/Foot and Eye/Hand coordination Continue refinement of gross motor development Introduce the concept of warm-up and cool-down Technique Bounce juggling and ball-lifting (with feet) Change of direction (using pullbacks and basic cuts) Receiving ground balls with inside, outside and sole of the feet 26

27 Push pass Block Tackle Shooting (ground balls, with inside of the foot and the instep) Introduce basic throw-in Introduce full volley (from hands) Tactics 1v1 attacking (courage to dribble toward the goal and at defenders) 1v1 defending (seek to win the ball) 2v1 (wall pass) recognition of open space Always control the ball on the first touch Understand basic rules of the game Psychology Working in pairs (cooperation) Sharing Sportsmanship Creativity Competition Understanding of teamwork and teammates Training No more than 30 practices and games per year (Station Rotation Style, 4x stations plus 2x games no longer than 75 minutes in duration) Majority of training activities have 1-2 players per ball No activities with more than 6 players per ball Competition 4v4/5v5 to small goal (no goal keepers), introduce throw ins or kick ins No tournaments 3x Festivals in the training curriculum Even Participation Time Policy The club takes a strong policy that all players in this age band receive an even participation time in all activities and festivals Training Components and Allocation Players have now developed better coordination, and general movement, more time in the training session is allocated to small sided games. While these fine motor skills are not yet perfected, adequate time is still required to fine tune these movements and behaviours. Small Sided Games are ideal to allow for a lot of touches of the ball and hidden learning. Within the small sided game component players are now required to make decisions when to play with team mates or when to perform actions as an individual. 27

28 U8 Training Allocation Time Allocation Activity Activity Example 15 mins General Movement Flag Tag 15 mins Football Coordination Football Feast 15 mins Football Technique Terminator 30 mins Small Sided Games Diagonal Goals Game 28

29 First Kicks & Fun Football (U6-U8)l Season Calendar 29

30 years old In house Mini Football Players in this age group have experience being in a more organized football environment and the next step is to increase their motivation and introduce competitive challenges in a fun environment. Players at this age now start learning in more game based activities and begin to learn more advanced skills Fitness Endurance Flexibility (range of motion) Consistent Warm up and Cool down routines Speed Agility Stability Techniques Running with the ball 1v1 attack, including dummies and feints Push Pass across short and intermediate distances (0-20yards) Shielding Juggling (feet, thigh and chest) Receiving bouncing balls with the instep, sole, inside and outside of the feet Receiving air balls with the chest and thigh Full volleys, half volleys and push volleys (bouncing balls) Instep drive Throw ins (split stance) Introduce chipping and crossing Shoulder shoulder tackling Poke tackles Basic block tackle Using both feet Techniques (goalkeepers) Ready Stance Basic catching (W grip above the chest, scoop catch below the waste) Introduce high balls (no pressure) Basic footwork (lateral movement, stepping to the ball) Developmental diving (from sitting and squatting positions) Distribution (throwing, bowling, punting) Goal kicks Tactics 1v1 attacking (change of pace, change of direction, acceleration to penetrate with the ball) 1v1 defending (angle and distance of pressure, channelling, restraint) 30

31 2v1 attacking (overlapping runs, take overs, fake overs, short support) 2v2 defending (pressure, cover) man-to-man defence principles of width and depth on attack and defence introduce basic systems of play: learn name of positions, experience play in all roles in a formation introduce set plays: basic attacking and defending roles, short restarts, direct vs indirect free kicks Psychology Working in groups of 3 or 4 Sensitivity (winning and losing gracefully) Cooperative competition Sustained focus on task (ability to focus on one entire half of play) Introduce problem solving Training practices and games per year (academy style, 75 minutes/practice) Majority of training activities have 2-4 players per ball No activities with more than 8 players per ball Competition 7v7 with goal keepers games per year Boys and Girls 9th Grade Waimak United Football Club Festival in September. U9 & U10 Girls Alan Fraser Memorial Tournament in July Boys and 10th Grade Festival in Nelson in October. Girls 10th Grade Festival at Kendall Park in October. Optional for 9th and 10th Grade Boys to enter the Christchurch International Cup in July Even Participation Time Policy The club takes a strong policy that all players in this age band receive an even participation time in all activities and festivals Training Components and Allocation Players are now deemed to have developed adequate motor skills and players have now entered the golden years of skill acquisition. These are the crucial years to develop the players core skills, so more focus in a training session is focused on football technique and small sided games as these components of the training session will allow for maximum touches on the ball and allow of more repetition of the core skill being trained in the session. 31

32 In House U10 Training Allocation Time Allocation Activity Activity Example 10 mins FIFA 4 Kids Statues, Skating Hop, Plank mins Skill Introduction Numbered Passing mins Skill Training End to End Passing Game mins Skill Game Score from outside a zone 32

33 In House Mini Football Season Calendar 33

34 years olds Mainland Competition Players in this age group have now spent a significant time in Junior Development and are well versed in being a part of an organized football environment. The next steps in their education is more game related activities, building upon the foundations of skill acquisition they have learnt from their previous years of playing and understanding the required skills and roles for different positions on the field of play Fitness Strength Speed Aerobic Exercises Techniques First touch Turning with the ball Advanced feints, cuts and turns with the ball Passing with heel, sole and outside of the foot. Passing across long distances (greater than 20 yards) Crossing near, far post and to targets Chipping to pass or score Volleys and headers to score Introduce slide tackle Techniques (goalkeepers) Reaction training Low diving from feet Advanced footwork (footwork patterns, drop back steps, distinct movement in series, field awareness/vision while in motion) Angle play High balls played forwards into penalty area Dealing with crosses (on the ground and in the air) 1v1 saves Deflecting (punching, boxing, tipping and parrying) Saving penalty kicks Tactics 2v1 and 2v2-1 defending (delay, deny penetration, immediate chase) 2v2 attacking (combination play, reading defensive shape flat vs deep) 3v2 and 3v3-1 attacking (man up) and defending (man-down) roles vision (body shape and eye contact with team mates) field player communication (man on, turn, time, switch etc.) goal keeper communication (away, keeper, step, drop) attacking and defensive set plays (basic attacking and defending roles, short restarts, direct vs indirect free kicks) half time analysis and implementing adjustments. 34

35 Psychology Team work Confidence Desire and motivation Competitiveness Self-analysis of performance and abilities Understanding of individual s roles Training practices and games per year (academy style, 90 minutes/practice) practices and games per year for recreational players (90 minutes/practice) Separate functional training for goal keepers (25-35 hours/year) Majority of training activities have 2-6 players per ball No activities with more than 10 players per ball Competition 9v9 with goal keepers games per year 2 tournaments, jamboree/festival per season. Boys 11th Grade Festival in Nelson in October. Boys 12th Grade Festival in Blenheim in October. U11 & U12 Girls Festival in Blenheim in October. U12 Girls Enter Alan Fraser Memorial Tournament in July Boys Optional for 11th and 12th Grade to enter the Christchurch International Cup in July Even Participation Time Policy The club takes a strong policy that all players in this age band receive an even participation time in all activities and festivals Training Components and Allocation Players are now deemed to have developed adequate motor skills and players have now entered the golden years of skill acquisition. These are the crucial years to develop the players core skills, so more focus in a training session is focused on football technique and small sided games as these components of the training session will allow for maximum touches on the ball and allow of more repetition of the core skill being trained in the session. 35

36 9-12 Yrs. Training Allocation Time Allocation Activity Activity Example 10 mins FIFA 4 Kids Single Leg Hop, Spiderman, Shoulder Roll Skill mins Introduction Numbered Passing mins Skill Training End to End Passing Game mins Skill Game Score from outside a zone Team Selection 9-12 year olds Two U9 development teams will be selected to compete in a lower ability 10th grade band. This is an open process, and all players turning the age of 9 of the playing year will have the option to trial for a position in the U9 development team or play in the in house mini football program. These two U9 development teams will begin training within the WUFC Academy Program, train to the outlined club curriculum and have at a minimum one contact per week with an Academy coach. All players turning 10, will have the option to trial for 2x A band teams and 2xB band teams. Players that are placed in the A band and B band teams will then enter into the WUFC Academy Program and train to the outlined club curriculum, and have minimum one contact per week with an Academy coach. All players that do not wish to trial will be placed in a team to compete in C band or lower. These players have the option to enter the school of football program to train once per week within in structured curriculum. 36

37 Year Old Mainland Competition Season Calendar 37

38 years old Players entering this area of their development are experiencing 11v11 football for the first time, after spending all their development acquiring the necessary skills to perform in the 11v11 format of the game. It is important to stay mindful that at this age a vast majority of male players will be undergoing significant pubertal changes, and these athletes need to be monitored carefully to avoid over training during this growth period. Entering this phase, players are now beginning to learn about the 11v11 game, and the specific roles and tasks of 2-3 key positions on the field Fitness Power Acceleration Anaerobic Exercise Cardio respirator and cardiovascular training Techniques Headers and chest traps to win the ball in the air Heading to pass (including flick on's) Bending balls (inside and outside of the feet, on the ground and in the air) Dummying the ball Clean first touches away from pressure Speed dribbling Finish 1v1 s Techniques (goalkeepers) Diving saves for medium and high shots Advanced deflecting (in motion, in traffic, second saves) Saving 1v1 s Dealing with back passes Throwing to distribute over long distances (30+ yards) Tactics Introduce 11v11 systems of play (4-3-3) with some functional specialization (playing 2-3 positions instead of all positions) Switching the point of attack Playing out from the back Pressing High Defending Deep Counter Attacking Transition to defence Attacking runs (third man runs, checking runs) Switching positions (roles) during the run of play Role of the 3rd defender (tracking runs off the ball) Compactness in defence vs separation in attack 38

39 Tactics (Goal Keepers) Command of the penalty area (communication with field player teammates) 2v1+GK breakaway (stay or go decisions) supporting the attack within the penalty area Psychology Overcoming adversity Positive Self-Talk Assertiveness Emotional management and self-control Individual and team discipline Focus on task (full match) Training practices per year (academy style, 90 minutes/practice) practices per year for recreational players (90 minutes/practice) Separate functional training for goal keepers (25-40 hours/year) Majority of training activities have 4-8 players per ball Few activities with more than 12 players per ball Competition 11v11 with goal keepers games per year U14 Girls Alan Fraser Memorial Tournament in July U13, U14 Boys and U14 Girls South Island Tournament in October U13 and U14 Boys to enter Christchurch International Cup in July Training Components for U14 Preparation Players U14 Preparation Training Components Activity Video Analysis FIFA 11+ Passing Practice Positioning Game Game Training Training Game Descriptor Reflection of the last game Injury Prevention and Warm Up Unopposed introduction to the session. Players warm up with the ball Small Sided Game. Players play, coaches coach Training that looks like the game. Players play, coaches coach Game that looks as close to 11v11 as possible. Players play, coaches observe 39

40 Training Break Down for U14 Preparation Players Training Component U14 Preparation Training Break Down Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Time Time Training Allocatio Training Allocation Component n Component Video Analysis 15 mins FIFA 11+ Parts 1&2 10 mins FIFA 11+ Parts mins Passing Practice 10 mins Passing Practice mins Positioning Game 15 mins Positioning Game mins Game Training 25 mins Game Training mins Training Game 25 mins Training Game mins Training Components for U14 Preparation Players FIFA 11+ Parts mins Passing Practice mins Positioning Game mins Game Training mins Training Game mins Activity FIFA 11+ Passing Practice Positioning Game Game Training Training Game U14 Participation Training Components Descriptor Injury Prevention and Warm Up Unopposed introduction to the session. Players warm up with the ball Small Sided Game. Players play, coaches coach Training that looks like the game. Players play, coaches coach Game that looks as close to 11v11 as possible. Players play, coaches observe Training Break Down for U14 Preparation Players U14 Participation Training Break Down Tuesday Thursday Training Component Time Allocation Training Component FIFA 11+ Parts mins FIFA 11+ Parts mins Passing Practice 10 mins Passing Practice mins Positioning Game 15 mins Positioning Game mins Game Training mins Game Training mins Training Game mins Training Game mins 40

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43 years old Players at this age have now experience 2 years of 11v11 football and have a grounded understanding of the basic tactics of 11v11 play (e.g. playing out from the back). Players can now begin to delve deeper into their understanding of these basic tactics, with a greater emphasis on applying game based strategy s Fitness Plyometric Weight Training Interval & Sprint-recovery training SAQ (Speed, agility and quickness) training U16 players begin periodised conditioning program Techniques Diving headers to score and clear Airborne kicking (scissors volley, overhead volley) Finishing (power vs finesse) Skill mastery (technical execution under pressure) Techniques (goalkeepers) Backward (recovery) diving Drop kicks (half-volley distribution) Tactics Attacking runs (withdrawing, penetrating, crossover) Collective attacking runs in the final third Drawing the opposition to switch play Pressing top third or middle third setting traps Defending deep to counter attack Quick transition to defence (delay or deny) Combination and 1v1 attack in high central areas Attacking down the wings 1v1 and combination play Passing on diagonals Playing through the thirds of the field Zonal defending Collective defending in the defensive third Recognition of number-up/numbers-down situations Speed of play and controlling the match tempo (build up vs counter attack) Tactical adjustments during the run of play Post-match analysis (collective and individual) Tactics (Goal Keepers) Initiating the counter attack Organizing team mates on the defensive set plays 43

44 Supporting the attack beyond the penalty area (including attacking free kicks) Psychology Courage Independence and self-reliance Personal and collective accountability Goal orientation (process and outcome goals) Willingness to sacrifice to achieve one s best Mental rehearsal and imagery Functional specialization (gaining a deep understanding of 1-2 positions and heightened confidence in one s ability to play those positions) Training practices per year (academy style, 90 minutes/practice) practices per year for recreational players (90 minutes/practice) Separate functional training for goal keepers (30-50 hours/year) Majority of training activities have 4-10 players per ball Competition 11v11 with goal keepers games per year Practices and games played outside the club count towards the annual limits for each player. U15, U16 Boys & U17 Girls South Island Tournament in October years old Players are now in their final years of youth development and their transition and preparation for senior football now begins. Focus is shifted to advanced football tactics and strategy s and players being able to implement and decided what is appropriate during the course of the match. Players that are at a minimum of 16 years of age, and advanced technically, tactically, physically and mentally may enter senior football earlier than the age of 19, when deemed appropriate by the director of football and first team coaches Fitness Fitness Testing (standards-based) Overload training Periodization conditioning training Techniques Technical speed of play (all skills rehearsed at match speed and under game conditions) Technical-functional training 44

45 Techniques (goalkeepers) Power diving Skill mastery (technical execution under pressure) Tactics Situational tactics (winning/losing by a goal with 10 minutes to play, tactical adjustments for specific opponents) Ability to shift system of play during the run of play Zonal and man-marking combinations in defence Phase play and patterns of play Creativity in attack total soccer concept tactical-functional training Tactics (Goal Keepers) Organization of team shape during run of play Command beyond penalty area Psychology Leadership skills Playing a role (starter vs substitute) Emotional control during matches Reducing mental mistakes Dedication and commitment to excellence and achievement Responsibility for off-field factors that influence on-filed performances Selflessness (team comes first) Results orientation (wins, championships) Training practices per year (academy style, 90 minutes/practice) practices per year for recreational players (90 minutes/practice) Separate functional training for goal keepers (30-60 hours/year) Majority of training activities have 4-12 players per ball Competition 11v11 with goal keepers games per year Practices and games played outside the club count towards the annual limits for each player. U17 Boys and Girls enter ACFC U17 Tournament in March in Auckland U19 Boys and Girls enter Lotto U19 Tournament in October in Christchurch 45

46 Training Components for U19 Preparation Players Activity Video Analysis Football Conditioning Training (FCT) Football Tactical Training (FTT) U19 Preparation Training Components Descriptor Reflection of the last game Training sessions focusing on football specific conditioning using a variation of sprints and Big (BG), Medium (MG) and Small (SG) Games Training sessions made up of a passing practice, positioning game, game training and training game FIFA 11+ Passing Practice Positioning Game Game Training Training Game Injury Prevention and Warm Up Unopposed introduction to the session. Players warm up with the ball Small Sided Game. Players play, coaches coach Training that looks like the game. Players play, coaches coach Game that looks as close to 11v11 as possible. Players play, coaches observe Training Break Down for U19 Preparation Players Training Component U19 Preparation Training Break Down Tuesday FTT Wednesday FCT Thursday FTT Time Time Allocatio Training Allocatio Training n Component n Component Video Analysis 15 mins FIFA 11+ Parts mins FIFA 11+ Parts 1&2 10 mins Sprints 5-15 mins Passing Practice 10 mins Passing Practice mins Positioning 0-15 Positioning Game 15 mins Game mins 0-25 Game Training 25 mins Game Training mins Conditioning Training Game 25 mins Games mins Time Allocatio n FIFA 11+ Parts mins Passing Practice mins Positioning Game mins Game Training mins Training Game mins 46

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