Toronto High Park Football Club Coaching Manual U11/U12. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual

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1 Toronto High Park Football Club Coaching Manual U11/U12 (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 0

2 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Message from THPFC 3 Long-Term Player Development 4 LTPD Key Components 5 Why Children Play Sport 6 Physical Literacy 7 4 Corners of Holistic Development 8 Role of a Youth Coach 9-10 Coaching Styles 11 Nutrition and Lifestyle 12 U11/U12 Session Planning Early Arrival Activities Week 1 to Week 10 Plans Points of Contact 28 (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 1

3 Introduction On behalf of everyone at Toronto High Park FC, I would like to take the time to thank you all for your help throughout the year. Without your time, input, and feedback we would not be able to function successfully as a club. THPFC s strengths continue to lie in community building and a sense of togetherness, two factors that formed the basis of the club many years ago. As we continue to prosper and grow, I hope we can maintain that community feel while also adding in the professional nature that a club of this size needs. The following manual will assist you as a coach, provide a framework for your respective program, and act as a valuable educational tool to further your development as a coach, mentor, and role model. The network of THPFC parent and volunteer coaches is one of the biggest assets to the club, providing its sound foundation. Nick Farnborough Director of Coaching Recreation and Select, THPFC (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 2

4 Messages From Club Toronto High Park FC has a proud history of providing recreational soccer programs for kids in our community. Our Club's roots are firmly planted in house league soccer. It's been true for over 30 years. It will remain true in the future. House league soccer is meant to be recreational and fun. That doesn't mean players can not and should not learn to play properly, or have the opportunity to improve their skills. Soccer is a game players can play for life and laying a solid foundation is important. It's the volunteer coach that makes this happen! THPFC knows about the importance of volunteer coaches. For the young player, the volunteer coach is a very important part of their soccer experience. We hope this manual helps make the volunteer coaching experience easier and more rewarding. See you on the field! William Buckingham President, THPFC Dear THPFC Coaches, First and foremost, thank you for your willingness to coach within our recreational program. The impact of a coach on a young player cannot be understated. To this day, I recall with fondness, the coaches who had the biggest influence on me personally. This summer, you will have the opportunity to impact many young individuals in a positive way. In the past, we have not been structured to provide our recreational coaches with much in the way of support. This year, Nick Farnborough has been appointed the Director of Coaching for Recreation and Select. His role is to provide you with coaching ideas and strategies, and is your first port of call for your coaching needs. In addition, we have updated our coaching manual this year, with information specific to the age groups you will be working with. With a variety of activities and session plans, we hope this manual will serve as a useful guide and resource. Thank you again for being a coach. We fully recognize the dedication and effort required for the role. We truly hope you find it a rewarding experience. Warm regards, Rahim Z Mohamed Technical Director, THPFC (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 3

5 Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Launched in 2008 by the Canadian Soccer Association. Follows the principles of athlete development as laid out in the generic model Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD). The seven stage model provides a framework for development that ensures enjoyable lifelong playing opportunities for players of all levels of ability, as well as development of a pathway for elite players who pursue excellence. Some of the key components relevant to soccer are below but for more information, reference the LTPD information made available through Canada Soccer and Ontario Soccer. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 4

6 LTPD Key Components This the heart of the program: we are giving children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience and enjoy a new sport or build on the skills they have learnt in other areas. Sometimes a soccer session comes around when it is not convenient for you as a coach. Work running late, plans have changed, or a host of other reasons. We are taking the time to plan out sessions to help you as a coach and the players you teach; as long as you bring the energy, the players will have a good time and come away from the session feeling like they have succeeded in learning. The need for balance. Pathways should be for all skill commitment levels. The needs of the player should be put first. Give the Children the Best Experience Possible. LTPD The game grows and the players grow. We do this by including games that are both educational and fun. Each session will be delivered by you with animation, effort, and a sense of how important early experiences are to a child. More touches and time on the ball Allow players to make more decisions in practices and games. This is achieved by tailoring each of our sessions to ensure every player has a ball and gets to use it as frequently as possible. We minimize downtime between activities to maximize the amount of time the ball is moving during a session. Always try to let the game be the teacher; the players learn more and have more fun when they are given extended time to play the game. Every session that is included in this manual is age specific. We understand that players need appropriate space when playing to give the best learning environment and different age groups will need to have different field sizes. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 5

7 Why Children Play Soccer Children play soccer for a variety of reasons, including: To have fun To experience thrills To be with or make new friends To be challenged To feel good To feel accepted To improve and learn skills To be part of a team As a coach, be aware that every child is different and what works for one child will not necessarily work for another. Therefore, make sure that every session is: Fun Safe Positive and Enjoyable Provides stimulating activities Has a well thought out plan (and a backup!) (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 6

8 Physical Literacy Physical Literacy is defined as the combination of mastering fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills. It is important that children are able to master basic movement skills before specific sport skills. As a result of learning this way, it will improve overall performance ability and provide a solid physical base useful in daily life and other sports. Getting children comfortable to a wide variety of movement types is more important now than ever before. Children are spending more time indoors engaged in non-physical activities, which is creating a gap in physical literacy skills that we can incorporate into our soccer practices. Physical literacy can help a young athlete develop the foundation for a life time of sport participation and enjoyment. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 7

9 4 Corners of Holistic Development At the Learn to Train age group, the main objective is allow players to play, they will learn best by doing. Also at this age, children begin to identify with and learn from famous players so role modeling becomes important. Physical This is the optimal window for player development. Players will pick up skills quicker than before and have a good opportunity to improve speed of movements. Tactical This is a good stage to improve decision making and start to develop simple combination plays. Technical Continue working on the basic soccer movements and start to build up their skill repertoire. Make sure the skills are learnt in game context. Mental Know as the golden age of learning, it is important to keep players focused on embracing their desire to play and increasing the demands of training Agility, balance, coordination, and speed are valuable in almost all sports. Developing these ABCs, as well as prediction and interception, is an important part of physical literacy, and can be achieved through involvement in a variety of sports and programs. Canadian Sport for Life (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 8

10 Roles of a Youth Coach As a youth soccer coach, you are going to be required to wear many different hats. Everything from mentor and role model to part-time pirate and monster. You will need to show compassion and enthusiasm towards both the game of soccer and its participants. It is important to remember that for a lot of the children you are coaching, it is the first time they have ever had to lace up a pair of cleats. As a result, you will need to fill your sessions with energy, excitement, and a willingness to adapt and be flexible. There will be times where discipline is needed, but the overriding factor should always be the element of fun to the game. Being a player s first coach is a often a larger responsibility than people realize; you will be shaping the child's views on an entire sport and will often have a lasting impact on their participation in the game. It is this responsibility that brings both the biggest challenges and the biggest rewards. It is important to note that every player is unique and you will need to be flexible in your coaching style to get the best out of all your players. This may involve being loud and boisterous to the main group and immediately having a quiet word in the ear of a child who is feeling shy being away from their parents. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 9

11 Roles of a Youth Coach Continued The main roles and responsibilities of a youth coach are: Provide a fun and safe atmosphere for players Be a positive role model Arrive with enough time to set up before the players begin to filter in Have a plan for each session Be prepared with a backup in case things don t go according to the first plan Bring the correct equipment to conduct a fulfilling soccer session Nurture their love of the game Be a point of contact for players and parents Make sure the parents and players understand what is expected from them and what you will provide Use discipline where needed Help to develop a well rounded person, not just related to sports (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 10

12 5 Different Coaching Styles Which one of these options works better? 5. Trial & Error: The players and/ or coach decide on a challenge, and the players are encouraged to find their own solutions with minimal support from the coach 1. Question & Answer: The coach leads with a question and requests an answer from players Which one of your teammates could you pass the ball to? 2. Observation & Feedback: The coach and players observe an activity and discuss the outcome Let s watch and see what happens I want you to pass the ball to your partner 4. Command: The coach tells the player what to do and demonstrates it 3. Guided Discovery: The coach asks a question and issues a challenge; the player than demonstrates how she/he would do it Can you show me how you would get the ball past the defender? (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 11

13 Nutrition and Lifestyle Given the fast paced nature of soccer, there can be very high demands on a young player's body during the course of a game or training session. Therefore, what is consumed by the player has an impact on concentration levels, performance, recovery and overall health. Some key basic pointers for a young soccer player: Wake up at a similar time each day Eat breakfast within one hour of waking up. Drink plenty of water throughout the day Consume a pre and post training snack Eat frequently throughout the day Have a portion of vegetables with each meal Have a portion of fruit with each meal Start hydrating and carbohydrate loading 2-3 days before a game or festival Consistently get 8-10 hours of sleep a night Go to bed at a similar time each day (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 12

14 U11/U12 Session Plans The Learn to Train stage is a transition from soccer just being a game and becoming a sport. Players learn to develop not only their own skills, but begin to learn their own place in the team. While practices and game should still always be fun, there is an added aspect of discipline that begin to be added to this stage, where players are starting to take accountability for themselves. Attention spans and cognitive skills are starting to develop and players are able to understand, and retain, more instructions; practices should now be about what to do and not just how to do it. Once again, children grow - both physically and mentally - at different rates at this age so patience and understand still plays a large role in coaching, but focus should start shifting from simple one-step tasks to more abstract and comprehensive skills. This means, players will start to understand how their reactions and interactions will affect the outcome of activities, practices, and matches. However, as children are still learning, it is important to retain the aspect of fun in all activities, while still reinforcing technique and evaluation. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 13

15 U11/U12 Session Plans Continued As a recreational coach, you are often going to be working with limited resources; field size, equipment, time will all be in high demand. The best way to counter these constraints is with preparation. Given the likelihood of having limited field space, you should try to make sure you can move from activity to activity with as little equipment change as possible. Rather than setting up 3-4 different areas to have the players move into as your session progresses, look at your session plan and decide which activities can be set up in advance. Given that you are going to be working with players that are mostly new to the game of soccer, your session plans need to involve as many fun games as possible, preferably with lots of room for breaks and progressions, to help keep the children engaged and having fun. At THPFC, we endeavor to have a ball for every child in as many activities as possible, to allow the game be the teacher. Over the following 10 weeks of session plans, we will focus on some of the core technical aspects of soccer. The players will learn the basic concepts of dribbling, passing, ball control, shooting, and a variety of other non-soccer specific sport skills. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 14

16 Session Structure Each session will follow the following pattern: Early arrival game Duration: 5-10 mins Your players will not be arriving in one uniformed group. As a result it is a good idea to pick an activity that players can join in easily while the rest of their team arrives. We have a selection of activities to choose from in the section Early Arrival Games. Activity 1 Duration: Most of the activities introduced here will be played without a ball to begin. This is to allow the players time to understand the rules of the game and spend time getting acquainted to the field and their fellow players. Try to introduce new rules and elements slowly to ensure the players understand what is required of them. Activity 2 Duration: The second activity is often a progression from the first, this time involving a ball or a modified set of rules. Game Duration: 20 mins Once the players know the rules of the game, let them play. This is not the time to include lots of coaching points, it is the player's opportunity to have fun and use what they learned during the session. At the end of the game, ask your players some questions. Did they have fun? Did they learn anything from the session? Which activity was the best? (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 15

17 Early Arrival Activities ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 ACTIVITY #3 PIRATE SHIP TAG TIC TAC TOE The coach/parent is the captain of the pirate ship. If the captain calls Pirates ready? the players stop the ball and call out ay ay Captain and salute. Scrub the deck - Perform tick tocks to clean the ship Climb the rigging - Toe taps and climb the ladder. Ask the players what they can see. Rats on deck - Rollovers Seagull attack - Shield the ball from the seagulls coming to try and take the balls Fire the cannons - Players line up a shot at the opposing pirate ship (an empty net) to finish Encourage players to focus on correct technique. Technique = speed This game is a good early arrival activity as you can play with any number of players. Designate a parent or player to be a 'tagger'. Begin without a ball to get the players comfortable with the game. Add a ball in after the players are comfortable with the rules of the game. Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. Set up 2 teams to play a game of tic tac toe. One player from each team is allowed to run out at a time. Use pinnies or cones as the markers and give each team 3-4 markers. Parents help to keep the game even. Encourage the players to move quickly and change direction. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 16

18 Early Arrival Activities ACTIVITY #4 ACTIVITY #5 ACTIVITY #6 FOLLOW THE LEADER SHOW ME BODY PARTS Everyone with a ball. Have the players dribbling inside of a grid. Pick a leader that the other person has to follow as closely as possible. Let the leader choose to do a variety of soccer skills. Also make sure to include some fun elements to keep the players entertained and having fun. Every player has a ball in a grid. Have parents on the side to help the players if needed. Ask the players lots of questions. Can they do a figure 8 with the ball? Can they pass to a parent and get the ball back? Can they use different parts of the foot when dribbling? Every player with a ball. Have the players move around the grid trying to use as much of the space as possible. The coach will call out different body parts for the players to touch the ball with. Use both lower and upper body parts of the body to make the game more fun for the players. Try to use as many parts of your foot to control the ball as you can. Can you keep close to your partner? Small touches on the ball to keep control. Head up when they can. Try to get the players having fun and using as much of their body as possible. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 17

19 Week #1 - Dribbling ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME RELAY RACE (NO BALL) Set up a variety of cones, obstacles or paths for the players to take on. Keep group numbers small to ensure the players are not waiting in lines. Put competition in by having winning and losing teams for the older age groups. Encourage players to focus on correct technique. Technique = speed RELAY RACE (WITH BALL) Set up a variety of cones, obstacles or paths for the players to take on. Keep group numbers small to ensure the players are not waiting in lines. Put competition in by having winning and losing teams for the older age groups. Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. GAME END ZONES 20 mins Players can play between 3v3 to 5v5. At this age and stage, smaller game formats benefit the players. Engage your volunteer coach or a parent to create two fields so that no child sits. Create 2 end zones marked off by cones. Players score by dribbling the ball into the end zones. Encourage don t instruct Focus on dribbling the ball Small touches, head up when possible (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 18

20 Week #2 Ball Control ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME CRABS AND DOLPHINS (NO BALL) Dolphins (players) line up at one side of the grid and there are 1-2 crabs in the middle of the grid. The object of the game is for the dolphins to use their speed and agility to run past the crabs to the other side. Crabs can only move sideways. If a crab tags you, you become a crab until a group remains. Focus on player's awareness. Head-up when you can, using agility and changing speed. CRABS AND DOLPHINS (WITH BALL) Dolphins (players) line up at one side of the grid with a ball and there are 1-2 crabs in the middle of the grid. The object of the game is for the dolphins to use their speed and agility to dribble past the crabs to the other side. Crabs can only move sideways. If a crab gets your ball, you become a crab until a group remains. Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. GAME NUMBERS GAME 20 mins Engage your volunteer coach or a parent to create two fields so that no child sits. Have the balls in the middle of the field with 2 goals set up. Number the players equally and have them line up in their order. Call out different numbers to have them play 1v1, 2v2. Coach serves in the balls and can put new balls in if it goes out of bounds. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 19

21 Week #3 - Shielding ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME KING OF THE RING (NO BALL) Players should put a pinnie at their waist and aim to take out the other players pinnie without being caught. The last player to have a pinnie is the winner. Players can come back into the game by doing some activities outside of the grid as designated by the coach. Toe taps, tick tocks, a skill move etc. Let the players play. Encourage them to find new strategies to win the game. KING OF THE RING (WITH BALL) Each player now has a ball instead of a pinnie. If their ball gets knocked out of the ring, the player must go see the coach and do some skill moves to be allowed back in the ring. Keep the ball close to you. Make sure to look around for danger Changing direction quickly will help keep the ball longer. GAME 1V1 TO 2V2 20 mins Set up some small fields each with 2 mini goals. Play until one team scores then change over. If there are multiple players waiting set up a second field. Use your volunteer coach to help out. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game Can the players shield the ball from their opponent? (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 20

22 Week #4 Changing Direction ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME 4 CORNERS ( NO BALL) Place cones in the 4 corners of your grid to make an area just large enough to dribble in and out of. Name each corner with a different theme. Soccer teams/players, Cartoon characters, colors etc. When you call out a corner the players must run to that corner and back into the grid as quickly as possible. Encourage the players to move quickly after the coach calls a name. Get the players to keep their head up. 4 CORNERS (WITH BALL) The set-up is the same as the no-ball game. When the coach calls out a name, the players have to dribble as quickly as they can to the area trying to avoid other players and stopping the ball on the line. Progression: Add in a parent in each corner. Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. GAME - 4 GOAL GAME 20 mins Place 4 goals in the corners of the field, 2 on either side. Players can score in either of the goals they are attacking and must defend both goals on their side. Play the games with as few players as possible ideally 2v2 or 3v3. If players need to sit, make another field to keep everybody playing. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game If one goal is blocked, move to the other side quickly to try and score (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 21

23 Week #5 - Passing ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME PASSING GATES One ball between parent and player. Set up a variety of gates using cones around the field. Have all the players start with a ball. The parent without a ball runs to an open gate and the player with a ball follows and passes through the gate to their partner. Once the ball is released the open player should find another gate. Proper passing technique - Foot planted, pointed towards teammate, ankle locked, pass with the inside of the foot, leg follows through after the pass. BANK VAULT Setup 2 grids with a team in each grid. Have the balls on the side. One team starts with a ball and they have to make as many passes as possible while a defender from the other team tries to intercept the ball. Every time a team makes a pass they get $100. They can bank the money by passing the ball across to the other team or continue playing and try to make more money. Proper passing technique - Foot planted, pointed towards target, ankle locked, pass with the inside of the foot, leg follows through after the pass. GAME END ZONE WITH TARGET 20 mins Players can play between 3v3 to 5v5. At this age and stage, the smaller the game format the more appropriate. Have a player positioned in the end zone of the game field. To score a goal players must complete a pass into the end zone, which must be controlled by the target player. Encourage don t instruct Focus on passing technique for the outfield players and receiving technique for the target player. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 22

24 Week #6 - Shooting ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME 3V3 SHOOTING GAME Set up some small 3v3 fields. Designate a GK who becomes an outfield player when in possession. Players can get 1 point for a shot or 5 points for a goal. Play up to points. Head over the ball when shooting. Swing through the ball. Use the inside of the foot or the laces. 1V1 COMPETITION Set up some small fields and have the players play some small 1v1 games against each other. Rotate the players and which field they are on to give everyone different levels of competition. Try to use a quick change of direction to move past the opposition. If there is a chance to shoot, go for it early! GAME - 4 GOAL GAME 20 mins Place 4 goals in the corners of the field, 2 on either side. Players can score in either of the goals they are attacking and must defend both goals on their side. Play the games with as few players as possible ideally 2v2 or 3v3. If players need to sit, make another field to keep everybody playing. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game If one goal is blocked, move to the other side quickly to try and score (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 23

25 Week #7 - Attacking ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME SSG CHAMPIONSHIP Setup 2-3 small fields and have players play 2v2, 3v3 games for a short time. Designate one field the championship field. If a team wins they move up one field closer to the championship field, if they lose they move down. JUNGLE FOOTBALL Set up some small sided games 2v2, 3v3. Each team starts with a set number of soccer balls. They try to score with as many balls as possible. You do not need to use all the balls at once. Whoever scores the most goals wins that round. GAME CHANNEL GAME 20 mins Place cones on the right and left side of the field to create 2 wide channels. Only designated players can enter the channels. They are allowed freedom to dribble up the channels. You can add in a defensive player in the channel who is either unopposed, can jockey or can tackle. Can you move into space for your teammate? What are the best strategies to score in this game? Which tactic works best? Using all the balls at once or waiting to go one at a time? Encourage don t instruct Offer the option of extra points for getting the ball into the channel. (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 24

26 Week #8 - Defending ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME 2 GOALS V 1 GOAL Have 2 goals set up on one end and 1 goal at the other end of a field. Split players into 2 teams. One team starts going towards the 2 goals if the other team wins the ball they attack towards the single goal trying to score. Change teams frequently. Have overloads to give success to one team. Change direction if one of the goals is blocked Can the defending team win the ball early and score? 1V1 CHAMPIONSHIP Set up a small field and 2 mini goals. Have players broken into small teams, multiple fields may be necessary. Play a 1v1 until one player scores then change over. Let the players play Can the defenders stay between the ball and the goal to block shots OVERLOAD WITH NEUTRAL PLAYER 20 mins Make 2 even teams and have them play on a small sided field. Designate one player to wear a different pinnie who is the neutral player. They get to play with which ever team has the ball. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 25

27 Week #9 - Passing ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME 3V3V3 Divide a field into thirds and have 3 players from each team inside of their respective area. The ball goes into either area on the end and the players have to try and pass the ball to the team on the other side. If they make a successful pass the teams stay the same. If the middle team intercepts the ball, they move to the outer grid and try to pass to the end team. Try to use good timing for the passes. Can you make 3 passes across the middle? PASSING BOXES Setup the field with 3-4 different boxes on a field. They can be in the corners, sides or randomly placed on the field. Play a small sided game with no goals. Players score by making a successful pass into any of the boxes. Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. FREE SCRIMMAGE 20 mins Place players into small teams and allow them freedom to play the game and have fun. Do not put any more rules than necessary for the game to flow. Let them have fun. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 26

28 Week #10 - Dribbling ACTIVITY #1 ACTIVITY #2 GAME MONSTER TAG (NO BALL) Create a space large enough for players to run freely without knocking into each other. Designate one or two players as mud monsters, the rest are trying to avoid being tagged by the monsters. Players who get tagged by the monsters, have to stand with their hands above their head until a teammate comes and runs through their legs. Focus on player's awareness. Head-up when you can, using agility and changing speed. MONSTER TAG (WITH BALL) Players who get tagged by the monsters, have to now stand with the ball above their head until a teammate comes and passes the ball through their legs. Players can also can be freed if they do as the coach says (toe taps, tick tocks, skill move etc) Small touches on the ball to keep control use the laces, inside/outside of foot or sole to maintain control when dribbling. GAME END ZONES 20 mins Players can play between 3v3 to 5v5. At this age and stage, smaller game formats benefit the players. Engage your volunteer coach or a parent to create two fields so that no child sits. Create 2 end zones marked off by cones. Players score by dribbling the ball into the end zones. Encourage don t instruct Let players explore the game (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 27

29 Points of Contact All Coaching Related Matters: Nick Farnborough All Registration Related Matters: Treva Thompson All Financial Matters: Ted Frank Any Club Operational Matters: Robert Miskimmin (c) THPFC 2017 U11/U12 Coaching Manual 28

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