What Players Learn

It is not enough to know how players learn or to have hundreds of sessions at your disposal. What the players should be learning is also of paramount importance, even more so with younger players. So what exactly should younger players be learning?

Technical Issues: The basis of any performance is the fundamental ability to complete what is being asked; therefore the players should acquire a sound technical ability.

Fitness Related Issues: Both physical (speed, speed endurance, stamina as well as all other required physical attributes relevant to their role) & psychological (tactical awareness, concentration, confidence, self control, mental toughness etc)

General Understanding: Of themselves, the team dynamics, their duties with and without the ball, the rules and responsibilities of football and football players, principles of play, the risk versus reward scenario of everything they do.

All of the above factors influence a player’s performance as they directly affect, their mental concentration, technique, vision, decision making and action.