12 WEEK SEASON PROGRAM FOR AGES 13 TO 14

COACHING PLAYERS 13 TO 14 YEARS

This section provides you with a twelve-week training program for children ages 13 through 14 years. Each practice features four fun and progressive drills and culminates with a small-sided game. This is the fifth stage of the training program. Emphasis is placed on the continued development of fundamental skills and careful consideration has been given to prioritize the most relevant techniques to master at this age level. Main topics include skills in passing and ball control with additional training for shooting, defending and heading. There is a greater emphasis on small group concepts and the introduction of opponents to simulate game situations.

The program is age appropriate and sets a solid foundation for players to advance to the next level. The program is meant as a guideline and coaches are encouraged to incorporate a minimal understanding of team tactics and laws of the game.

HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PRACTICE SESSION TOPICS

Select the week you require from the (Season Schedule) navigation links below or on the right panel.
For each week there are four drills in order of sequence and a small sided game.
Click on the Manual icon to download the complete 76 page coaching manual.

WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Week	Technique	Practice Theme/Key Words
Week One	Passing	Disguise/Pace/Accuracy and Timing
Week Two	Shooting	Long and Close Range Shooting Techniques
Week Three	Ball Control	Communication/All Surfaces
Week Four	Shooting	Variety of Close Range Shooting Techniques
Week Five	Heading	Reaction Time/Accuracy/Power
Week Six	Shooting	Shooting Techniques while under Pressure
Week Seven	Defending	Defensive Footwork and Body Stance
Week Eight	Shooting	Long and Close Range Shooting/1 v 1 Attacking
Week Nine	Shooting	Variety of Shooting Techniques/Crossing
Week Ten	Shooting	Accuracy and Power/Attacking 1 v 1
Week Eleven	Passing	Possession/Penetration
Week Twelve	Passing	Pace/Accuracy and Timing

Schedule

Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
Week Eight
Week Nine
Week Ten
Week Eleven
Week Twelve

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