With an accompanying parent the youngest players will be introduced to a soccer ball and participate, one on one with their parent, in a variety of fun activities centred around a soccer ball.

In addition we introduce motor skills such as running, jumping, leaping, crawling, stopping, changing direction with and without a ball.

At this age the aim is to introduce children to the game in a fun, enthusiastic environment. Teaching players to become “friends” with the ball and through fun and imaginative activities they will learn to dribbling, stopping and changing direction with the ball and shooting the ball.

Developing basic motor skills and mobility such as running, jumping, throwing,

Indoor and outdoor training twice a week

Still focus on learning the basic technical aspects of the game with a more structured approach in a fun, positive environment.

Continuing the “player and a ball” focus of learning to pass, receive, dribble, turn and shoot.

TACTICAL – Begin to learn very basic attacking and defending principles .

PHYSICAL – Athletic mobility in running, jumping, throwing, balance and speed.

MENTAL – Building confidence with the ball. Learning concentration.

To further develop confidence on the ball. Begin to develop more positional awareness. Introduce athleticism to build speed, power, endurance.

TECHNICAL – Refining all soccer specific skills. Application of skills in a competitive, game related environment.

TACTICAL – Implement more structured small sided games. Awareness to positional play.

PHYSICAL – Further develop agility, balance coordination (ABC’s) Develop speed and endurance via fun, active games.

MENTAL – Recognize the importance of practice sessions in development. Further develop confidence on the ball. Develop concentration.

The aim in this age bracket is to consolidate basic soccer fundamentals and introduce basic tactical play in the 8v8 and 11v11 game.

TECHNICAL – Develop ability to perform skills under more competitive conditions. Positional awareness in relation to ball and opposition.

TACTICAL - Develop more advanced awareness of attack/defense. Implement basic team principles such as positions and team shape. Address support play and movement off the ball.

PHYSICAL - Soccer specific physical conditioning (e.g. stamina, speed and strength)

MENTAL - Concentration, patience, focus and composure under pressure.

Players continue to develop their game sense. Additional focus on systems of play and team tactics. Preparation for the transition to adult football.

TECHNICAL – Refinement of core skills and also position specific skills. Competence in competitive situations.

TACTICAL – Decision making, tactical awareness, game analysis.

PHYSICAL – Further develop agility, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic endurance, strength.

MENTAL – Increase concentration, discipline, accountability, goal setting, self motivation, will to win