Coaching the Right Way: Making Technical Training Age-Appropriate

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Little Boots, Big Dreams!

Erkan Ibrahim

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Coaching your kids' football (soccer) team or watching them play is a mix of joy, frustration, and comedy gold. Tune in as we explore everything from matchday madness to the best ways to nurture young players' love for the game. We would also love to hear about your own experiences of kids weekend football - send any funny stories or coaching ideas to littlebootsbigdreamspodcast@gmail.com

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Coaching the Right Way: Making Technical Training Age-Appropriate

Little Boots, Big Dreams!

46 minutes 4 seconds

8 months ago

Coaching the Right Way: Making Technical Training Age-Appropriate

Are you coaching the right skills at the right time? In this episode, we explore the technical side of age-appropriate coaching and how to develop young footballers effectively.

Breaking down the FA Four Corner Model, I focus on technical development across different age groups, from ball mastery for U5s to high-intensity match realism for U14+. I’ll cover:
⚽ What "technical ability" actually means in youth football
⚽ Common coaching mistakes that slow down development
⚽ How to make technical training age-appropriate for U5-U14+

Whether you're a parent coach, academy coach, or just starting out, this episode will help you refine your approach and maximise player growth.