Parents/Managers Session

Parents/Managers Session 2James BarracloughJean Jacques RousseauFrom 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 strengthHorst 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 CONTESTSession 2 AimsRecap session 1 key pointsMatch day preparationWarm-ups:PurposeMethodsBasic tactics & match day coaching methodsParent behaviour suggested best practiceQ & ARecap Why do kids play?LTPD & other influences (coaching, family, mindset, luck)SMS hilosophy:2 footedPlay different positionsPlay out from defencePass/dribble/shoot at right timeDefend effectively (eventually)Equal playing timeStandards of behaviourMaximise touches (accelerated learning)Encourage mistakes/enjoymentNOT win at all costsTECHNICALPassing (short & long)Shooting/FinishingDribbling/turningHeading (attacking/defensive)Defending/Tackling CrossingControl/receiving1 v 1s

TACTICALWhen/where to use techniquesStrategyFormation Awareness Decision-makingSpeedSpeed enduranceStaminaStrengthPower FlexibilityAgility Nutrition/hydrationRest (active recovery)PHYSICALConfidenceDeterminationHard work AttitudeSetting goalsPreparation Evaluating your performanceConcentration MotivationPSYCHOLOGICAL 6Technical/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 DevelopmentWinningDevelopment Physically stronger/taller players play Everyone plays, effort & behaviour importantEmphasis on tactics & set playsEmphasis on techniqueLong ball game missing out defenders & midfieldersPlay through the thirds (from the back)Coach is autocratic & barks orders/instructions, punishes mistakesPlayers given freedom to play & make mistakes, info fed back afterPlayers & managers cheat & try to con refereePlayers are honest & respectfulPlayers treated as mini adultsAge appropriate instruction is givenPlayers have set positions from early onPlayers experience different positionsSuggested Match Day Procedures:Juniors (U11 & below)Time Activity 45 minutes before KO

Meet 30 minutes before KO to 10 minutes before KOWarm-up: pulse raiser, dynamic stretches (e.g. Bulldog) & ball work (passing & moving not in lines/queues)10 minutes before KOAnnounce team & team talk

5 minutes before KO Allow players to do own thing

KOPlayers line up in positions

Suggested Match Day Procedures:Juniors (U12 & above)Time Activity 60 minutes before KO

Meet & change30 minutes before KO to 10 minutes before KOWarm-up: pulse raiser, dynamic stretches & ball work (passing & moving)10 minutes before KOAnnounce team & team talk

5 minutes before KO Allow players to do own thing

KOPlayers line up in positions

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

How to Warm Up3 phase warm-up:Pulse raiser why?Dynamic stretches why?Sport specific why?

ALL PLAYERS SHOULD BE MOVING CONSTANTLYFOR 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 IMPORTANTYounger Players...U7 to U11:PULSE RAISER & DYNAMIC STRETCHES combined to make FUN (should reflect mindset for matches) e.g.:BulldogTiggy scarecrowStuck in the mudSPORT SPECIFIC: basic passing/receiving drills (everyone moving) or SSGs (GK separate warm-up after above parts)Older Players...More standardised (same every match): PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINES (somatopsychic effect)Start slowly & progressively increase intensityPULSE RAISER: gentle jogDYNAMIC STRETCHES: (keep HR up so not static stretches) e.g. heel flicks, Carioca, thigh slaps, numbers, knee slapsSPORT SPECIFIC: passing/possession drills; conditioned/SSGsPre-Match TalkYOUNGER AGES:Always be positive (some older players may prefer less positivity!):Encourage mistakes Emphasise FUNEncourage & praise maximum effort (ALWAYS TRY YOUR BEST) NEVER praise natural talentLimit tactical information to no more than 3 points & keep it simple NO ADULT JARGONNEVER mention winning focus on performance processes & result will take care of itselfUse visual aids (cones, tactics boards, iPads, etc.) & demo if necessaryMay 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 MatchKeep 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 & mistakesONLY info to give players in possession of ball = HEAD UPONLY coach player after not in possession & by asking questions not dictating e.g. what might have been better decision?FEEDBACK NOT FEEDFORWARDHalf-time TalksAgain, keep it simple:Be positive dont highlight mistakes without suggesting solutions2 3 pointsReinforce any technical/tactical informationTalk to players individually if necessary

SAME FOR POST-MATCH TALKTACTICS: 3 Phases in Football(Rinus Michels)As team should always be doing 1 of 3 things:DEFENDING: trying to win ball backKEEPING POSSESSION: retaining ball in order to play forward at right time (ATTACK)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: DEFENDINGWin 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 AGEBE CAREFUL OF BEING ULTRA DEFENSIVE!Tactical Information: POSSESSIONDepends on capabilities of individual/team -young players selfish & less likely to passIf no feasible pass forward KEEP BALL by:Pass to sidePass backwards (possibly to GK)Switching point of attack/play (quick or slow)Playing out from the BackWhy?Increases chance of retaining possession which:Denies other team ballSIGNIFICANTLY increases your chances of scoring!Prevents 50% Lottery ballsHow?Movement of defenders/midfielders to create space & overloadBe prepared to give ball away/concede goalsAllow for & correct mistakes in right way (bigger picture)Encourage players to be relaxed/composed on ballRetreat lines coming inTactical Information: ATTACKINGBASIC TACTICAL INFO:Creating space (ATTACK FAT):As a team by spreading out & making the pitch bigAs an individual by losing your marker (2-3 runs)Keep passing the ball until space opens up, then play forward/into spaceCreate 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 PiecesNot important in junior football because:Dont translate to 11 a side full pitchNot enough space on 3G & not realisticWaste of time when technique could be worked onToo much standing around for majority of players i.e. BORINGIf work on players movement to lose marker (e.g. Possession) should be sufficient for juniorsIf insist on working on, do pre-match before warm-upFitness Again not as important as technique in kidsShouldnt be issue until completed growth spurtEasiest of 4 corners to train can become supremely fit in 6 weeksTechnique/co-ordination takes THOUSANDS of hours therefore priority in trainingSome fitness (skill-related) can be done along with disguised fitness work with technique Parents BehaviourSideline 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 attritionAlbert Einstein: Insanity: doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results.Whose game is it? JUST LET THEM PLAYHow calm/shouting affects players

Is this You?

Suggested Guidelines...DO:Encourage Your own childEncourage other children on teamEncourage children on other team (in interests of being sporting & setting positive example)Stand behind Respect barriers on opposite side to managersDONT:Give technical/tactical information e.g. pass/shoot/clear it etc.Pressure managers re playing timeShout abuse/instructions to officialsPressurise ANY players BEFORE/DURING/AFTERSmoke/swear at pitchsideWhat Weve Learnt...SOME groups DO need to be split ability-wise but not more than 2 groups per age bracketStill 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 groupsU12s+ 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 learnThere some changes to programme:4 weeks technical programmeWeek 5 is games week to work on shape/positioning in 3 phases & playing through thirds (futsal format)More SAQ practices for PHYSICAL LITERACYWeek WARM-UPCONTENT 1CONTENT 2CONTENT 31KICK UPSHEAD TENNISSAQ/PHYSICAL LITERACYSSGs/KILLER

2COERVER 20 MOVESSAQ/PHYSICAL LITERACYLADDERS (1 V 1/2 V 2)SSGs/KILLER

3KICK UPSPASSING(COERVER)SAQ/ PHYSICAL LITERACYSSGs/KILLER 4COERVER 20 MOVESFINISHING(COERVER)SAQ/PHYSICAL LITERACYSSGs/KILLERS

5TOURNAMENT/FUTSAL WEEK(DUTCH VISION FORMAT)Recommended Reading...The Talent Code by Daniel CoyleMindset by Carol DweckWhats the Point of School? By Guy ClaxtonHare Brain, Tortoise Mind by Guy ClaxtonInverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson Teambuilding by Rinus MichelsFootball for the Brave by John CartwrightDeveloping Youth Football Players by Horst Weinhttp://www.richardbailey.net/Participant%20Development%20Lit%20Review.pdfhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44z2cj3mv0M The England Patient Part 1 follow links for other partshttp://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?