The Millmoor Player
Stage 1: U4-U8
Ball Mastery
Ball manipulation
1v1 skills
Tums
Small Group tactics
1v1 attacking and defending
Technical
Passing and receiving.
Striking and shooting.
Learning to learn
Discipline, focus and fun.
Movement Fundamentals
Co-ordination and balance
Stage 2: U9-U12
Technical
Receiving the ball.
Specific skills under pressure.
Small Group Tactics
Small Group combination.
Attacking / defending.
Where and when?
Becoming a Student of the Game
Watch, read and play.
Learning to train.
Learning to compete
Agility Balance, Co-ordination
Develop strength and core stability.
Stage 3: U13-U14
Technical and Tactical
Large sided tactics.
Developing style of play.
Focus on speed and accuracy.
position specific
Psychological
Respect for the coach and game
Winning mentally.
Athletic Development
Improve power and injury prevention.
Stage 4: U15-U18
Technical and Tactical
Showing teams and players playing 'The Game'
Physical and Psychological
Excelling under pressure.
Strength, speed, power and conditioning.
Stage 5: Senior
1st Team Player