Parents/Managers Session 2

James Barraclough

Jean Jacques Rousseau

From an 18th century philosopher: Nature decrees that children should be children before they become adults. If we try to alter this natural order, they will reach adulthood prematurely but with neither substance nor strength

Horst Wein:
Planning development of young players like a journey. Its advisable to make a map (plan/model) to avoid getting lost or wasting time & energy. Training becomes a developmental process of gradually increasing demands through time PEOPLE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER NOT AGAINST EACH OTHER FOR YOUR CHILDRENS DEVELOPMENT ITS NOT AN EGO CONTEST

Session 2 Aims
Recap session 1 key points Match day preparation Warm-ups:
Purpose Methods

Basic tactics & match day coaching methods Parent behaviour suggested best practice Q&A

 Why do kids play? LTPD & other influences (coaching, family, mindset, luck) SMS hilosophy: 2 footed Play different positions Play out from defence Pass/dribble/shoot at right time Defend effectively (eventually) Equal playing time Standards of behaviour Maximise touches (accelerated learning) Encourage mistakes/enjoyment NOT win at all costs

Recap

TECHNICAL
Passing (short & long) Shooting/Finishing Dribbling/turning Heading (attacking/defensive) Defending/Tackling Crossing Control/receiving 1 v 1s

TACTICAL
When/where to use techniques Strategy Formation Awareness Decision-making

Speed Speed endurance Stamina Strength Power Flexibility Agility Nutrition/hydration Rest (active recovery)

Confidence Determination Hard work Attitude Setting goals Preparation Evaluating your performance Concentration Motivation

PHYSICAL

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Technical/Tactical Corners

Physical Corner

Question

What do you think are the qualities of good coach on matchdays?

Albert Einstein:

Insanity: doing same thing over & over again & expecting different results Need to ensure continuity between training (Tuesday/Thursday) & matches (Sundays)

Winning vs Development
Winning Physically stronger/taller players play Emphasis on tactics & set plays Development Everyone plays, effort & behaviour important Emphasis on technique

Long ball game missing out defenders & midfielders

Coach is autocratic & barks orders/instructions, punishes mistakes Players & managers cheat & try to con referee Players treated as mini adults Players have set positions from early on

Play through the thirds (from the back)

Players given freedom to play & make mistakes, info fed back after Players are honest & respectful Age appropriate instruction is given Players experience different positions

Suggested Match Day Procedures: Juniors (U11 & below)

Time 45 minutes before KO Meet Activity

30 minutes before KO to 10 minutes before KO

10 minutes before KO

Warm-up: pulse raiser, dynamic stretches (e.g. Bulldog) & ball work (passing & moving not in lines/queues)
Announce team & team talk

5 minutes before KO

Allow players to do own thing

KO

Players line up in positions

Suggested Match Day Procedures: Juniors (U12 & above)

Time 60 minutes before KO Meet & change Activity

30 minutes before KO to 10 minutes before KO

10 minutes before KO

Warm-up: pulse raiser, dynamic stretches & ball work (passing & moving)
Announce team & team talk

5 minutes before KO

Allow players to do own thing

KO

Players line up in positions

Warm-ups
Why warm up? 5 main aims:
1. Increase muscle/core temperature (makes them more pliable) 2. Increase heart rate which 3. Increases blood flow to working muscles (providing more oxygen) 4. Mobilises joints (making them more moveable) 5. Psychological effect: switches on relevant brain cells for footballing actions aiding focus

How to Warm Up
3 phase warm-up:
1. 2. 3. Pulse raiser why? Dynamic stretches why? Sport specific why?

ALL PLAYERS SHOULD BE MOVING CONSTANTLY FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES (AEROBIC SYSTEM 2nd WIND)
ALL ABOVE IS AGE SPECIFIC YOUNGER PLAYERS STAGES 1 & 2 CAN BE COMBINED (fun games) OLDER PLAYERS SHOULD BE MORE ROUTINE EFFECTS OF WARM-UP WEAR OFF AFTER c.15 MINS SO TIMING BEFORE GAME IS IMPORTANT

Younger Players...
U7 to U11: PULSE RAISER & DYNAMIC STRETCHES combined to make FUN (should reflect mindset for matches) e.g.: Bulldog Tiggy scarecrow Stuck in the mud SPORT SPECIFIC: basic passing/receiving drills (everyone moving) or SSGs (GK separate warm-up after above parts)

Older Players...
More standardised (same every match): PREPERFORMANCE ROUTINES (somatopsychic effect) Start slowly & progressively increase intensity 1. PULSE RAISER: gentle jog 2. DYNAMIC STRETCHES: (keep HR up so not static stretches) e.g. heel flicks, Carioca, thigh slaps, numbers, knee slaps 3. SPORT SPECIFIC: passing/possession drills; conditioned/SSGs

Pre-Match Talk
YOUNGER AGES: Always be positive (some older players may prefer less positivity!):
Encourage mistakes Emphasise FUN Encourage & praise maximum effort (ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST) NEVER praise natural talent

Limit tactical information to no more than 3 points & keep it simple NO ADULT JARGON NEVER mention winning focus on performance processes & result will take care of itself Use visual aids (cones, tactics boards, iPads, etc.) & demo if necessary May need to talk to some players individually give them 3 4 jobs to do & be specific e.g. Shots on target, passes complete, etc.

Coaching During Match

Keep information to bare minimum: LET THE KIDS PLAY DO NOT pre-empt players decisions e.g. Pass/dribble/shoot, etc. let players make own decisions & mistakes ONLY info to give players in possession of ball = HEAD UP ONLY coach player after not in possession & by asking questions not dictating e.g. what might have been better decision? FEEDBACK NOT FEEDFORWARD

Half-time Talks
Again, keep it simple: Be positive dont highlight mistakes without suggesting solutions 2 3 points Reinforce any technical/tactical information Talk to players individually if necessary SAME FOR POST-MATCH TALK

TACTICS: 3 Phases in Football (Rinus Michels)

As team should always be doing 1 of 3 things: 1. DEFENDING: trying to win ball back 2. KEEPING POSSESSION: retaining ball in order to play forward at right time (ATTACK) 3. ATTACKING: moving ball forward with purpose to create scoring opportunities SOME YOUNGER PLAYERS MAY STRUGGLE WITH PHASES 1 & 2 SO DONT FORCE THINGS (THINK LONG-TERM)

Tactical Information: DEFENDING

Win ball back quickly as possible (6 seconds @ Barcelona) MAKE PITCH SMALL (DEFEND THIN)
Create overload in defence When won back SPREAD OUT (QUICK TRANSITION) MORE EMPHASIS FOR c.U11S+ NOT AS IMPORTANT BEFORE THIS AGE BE CAREFUL OF BEING ULTRA DEFENSIVE!

Tactical Information: POSSESSION

Depends on capabilities of individual/team young players selfish & less likely to pass If no feasible pass forward KEEP BALL by:
Pass to side Pass backwards (possibly to GK) Switching point of attack/play (quick or slow)

Playing out from the Back

Why? Increases chance of retaining possession which:
Denies other team ball SIGNIFICANTLY increases your chances of scoring! Prevents 50% Lottery balls

How? Movement of defenders/midfielders to create space & overload Be prepared to give ball away/concede goals Allow for & correct mistakes in right way (bigger picture) Encourage players to be relaxed/composed on ball Retreat lines coming in

Tactical Information: ATTACKING

BASIC TACTICAL INFO: Creating space (ATTACK FAT): As a team by spreading out & making the pitch big As an individual by losing your marker (2-3 runs) Keep passing the ball until space opens up, then play forward/into space Create overloads in attack IF LOSE BALL GO COMPACT/SQUEEZE (QUICK TRANSITION)

Formations
DONT OBSESS WITH FORMATIONS!!! More important to explain players jobs on pitch BUT: Should fit in with principles of attacking/defending (CREATING OVERLOADS players eventually work this out themselves) ALSO fit in with overall CLUB principles (1st team down to U7s)

Set Pieces
Not important in junior football because: Dont translate to 11 a side full pitch Not enough space on 3G & not realistic Waste of time when technique could be worked on Too much standing around for majority of players i.e. BORING If work on players movement to lose marker (e.g. Possession) should be sufficient for juniors If insist on working on, do pre-match before warm-up

Fitness
Again not as important as technique in kids Shouldnt be issue until completed growth spurt Easiest of 4 corners to train can become supremely fit in 6 weeks Technique/co-ordination takes THOUSANDS of hours therefore priority in training Some fitness (skill-related) can be done along with disguised fitness work with technique

Parents Behaviour
Sideline parents:
Uninterested (never present) Overcritical (never satisfied) Yells from sidelines (often louder than coach) Coaches from sidelines (often contradicting coaches)

De Knop: Each can have negative impact on child, coach, team & whole club. Such parents can disrupt to level causing attrition Albert Einstein: Insanity: doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results. Whose game is it? JUST LET THEM PLAY How calm/shouting affects players

Is this You?

Suggested Guidelines...
DO: Encourage Your own child Encourage other children on team Encourage children on other team (in interests of being sporting & setting positive example) Stand behind Respect barriers on opposite side to managers DONT: Give technical/tactical information e.g. pass/shoot/clear it etc. Pressure managers re playing time Shout abuse/instructions to officials Pressurise ANY players BEFORE/DURING/AFTER Smoke/swear at pitchside

What Weve Learnt...

SOME groups DO need to be split ability-wise but not more than 2 groups per age bracket Still LOT of technical work needed with ALL groups up to U11 (1 hour a week!) More work needs doing on shape i.e. defending/attacking positions with younger groups U12s+ some more tactical info e.g. Progress short passing into possession, etc. Liaise with team managers Psychological content: Mistakes are Brilliant! Encourage players to experiment/make mistakes & use them to learn There some changes to programme:
4 weeks technical programme Week 5 is games week to work on shape/positioning in 3 phases & playing through thirds (futsal format) More SAQ practices for PHYSICAL LITERACY

Week

WARM-UP

CONTENT 1

CONTENT 2

CONTENT 3

1
2 3 4

KICK UPS

HEAD TENNIS

SAQ/ PHYSICAL LITERACY

LADDERS (1 V 1/2 V 2)

SSGs/ KILLER

COERVER 20 MOVES

SAQ/ PHYSICAL LITERACY PASSING (COERVER)

SSGs/ KILLER

KICK UPS

SAQ/ PHYSICAL LITERACY SAQ/ PHYSICAL LITERACY

SSGs/ KILLER

COERVER 20 MOVES

FINISHING (COERVER)

SSGs/ KILLERS

TOURNAMENT/FUTSAL WEEK (DUTCH VISION FORMAT)

Recommended Reading...
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Mindset by Carol Dweck Whats the Point of School? By Guy Claxton Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind by Guy Claxton Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson Teambuilding by Rinus Michels Football for the Brave by John Cartwright Developing Youth Football Players by Horst Wein http://www.richardbailey.net/Participant%20Development %20Lit%20Review.pdf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44z2cj3mv0M The England Patient Part 1 follow links for other parts http://elitesportconsulting.wordpress.com/

Finally...
What is the 1 question ALL parents/coaches/managers/players should constantly ask themselves? WHAT CAN I DO BETTER NEXT TIME?