INTRODUCTION
Football is important in childhood
but children must above
all enjoy playing the game...
THE
ROLE OF THE COACH
There are a few major points that coaches must respect
when dealing with children...
GROWTH
DEVELOPMENT
All training undertaken must take account
the player's natural physical development...
TACTICS
For a description of specific tactical training
click
here...
TECHNIQUE
For a description of specific
playing techniques click here...
FITNESS/NUTRITION/INJURIES
For a description of specific
fitness training,
nutrition & injuries click here...
SPECIAL
GUEST ARTICLE 1 - THE "HORST WEIN" APPROACH
Read about the child development methods of
the World-renowned expert Horst Wein..
SPECIAL
GUEST ARTICLE 2 - BY HORST WEIN - CHILDREN & SMALL SIDED GAMES
A look at the use of small sided games in the
development of children...
SPECIAL
GUEST ARTICLE 3 - BY HORST WEIN - MEETING CHILDRENS NEEDS IN SOCCER
Why children need to play soccer and meeting
their needs...
SPECIAL
GUEST ARTICLE 4 - PRO YOUTH SOCCER WITH JIMMY PETRUZZI
Read Jimmy Petruzzi's (ex-pro & founder
of the Jimmy Petruzzi Academy) thoughts on professional youth soccer
SPECIAL
GUEST ARTICLE 5- PRO YOUTH SOCCER WITH JOHN BILTON
Read John Biltons' (Rotherham FC & Ex Leeds
Utd) thoughts on professional youth soccer
