U5 - U8 Coaches Manual...
CFU TRAINING PRIORITIES
One of the biggest reasons that players quit playing altogether or are unable to participate in higher levels of the game is that they do not have the technical skills needed to play. CFU has outlined the following training priorities as the most important topics for each age group to teach their players.
This document is provided as a guideline for coaches of youth players 5-8 years of age. The intent is to:
- Provide age-appropriate focus for training during the course of the season.
- Provide benchmarks for what your players should achieve or have been exposed to by the end of the season.
- Provide building blocks for development through the years.
It must be understood that players mature at different rates. Age determines to a certain degree what players are physically, mentally and socially capable of on the soccer field. Some players will be capable of more complex skills and thought processes than others as they develop, but it is up to the individual coach to know and understand their players introducing more advanced aspects of the game as it becomes appropriate. It is vital to practice and master the basics in order for players to continue participation at older age groups.
Your success as a coach within CFU is not your won/loss record but if your players have fun, continue to play, and are being instructed in the clubs developmental scheme!!!
The focus of this age group is totally on the individual and is to ensure that the player has fun. It will be difficult for them to perform many tasks due to their lack of coordination and inability to truly understand working with a group or another individual. Continually work on the players’ ability to kick, dribble, and shoot.
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