GLOBAL PREMIER SOCCER GPS TTC

u9 & u10

GPS CURRICULUM METHODOLOGY

AIM: To allow players of all ages and abilities, to develop to their full potential, in an ENJOYABLE, CHALLENGING and POSITIVE environment. OBJECTIVES:• Create a clear and simple pathway for player development.

• Always keep the player at the centre of the development process.

• Allow players as much active time with a ball each as possible. 

• Teach the principles of the game.  

• Teach “roles” not “positions”.   

• Acknowledge that players will learn and develop at different speeds.

• To keep a fresh and current outlook on the changes in young player development.

• Create a deep and underlying passion for the sport of soccer at all ages.

U4 - U8JUNIORS

U9-U12JUNIOR PREMIER

U13-U18PREMIER

18+PREMIER

Player Evaluation & Assessment

FUN-DAMENTAL PRACTICE TO DEVELOP

PRACTICE TO WIN

PRACTICE TO COMPETE

SCORE METHODOLOGY

1GPS recommends that all practice sessions follow the S.C.O.R.E. method:

SIMPLE. Stick to one theme during your practice session. Choose 2 or 3 core coaching points and reinforce them throughout the session.

CHALLENGING. Ensure that the players are posed problems that they need to find solutions to. Provide guidance and help when they need it.

ORGANISED. Plan every detail of your session - how many players, space and equipment. Ensure that your sessions have the appropriate pace and progression to challenge all of your players.

RELEVANT. Ensure that the exercises in your session are relevant to the game.

ENJOYABLE. The players should walk away from every practice having thoroughly enjoyed the session and learning at least one new aspect of the game.

GPS TTC Schedule

SCHEDULE

8:30am - 9:00am Registration & warm up

9:00am - 9:20am Agility & Quickness

9:20am - 9:40am Technical Session 1

9:40am - 10:00am Technical Session 2

10:00am - 10:55am Small Sided Games (4v4 - 6v6)

10:55am - 11:00pm Debrief & players depart

GPS MTTC - Warm Up - SAQPassing and SAQ (10mins)EquipmentBallsConesField SizeSet out two lines of 6 cones. Each cone 1 yard apart. with 10 yard gap between the 2 lines of cones.Set up/ rulesTwo lines of players in between each end cone facing each other. Player passes the ball to the opposite line and moves through the cones using any fast footwork movement they choose. Progression:Left foot onlyRight foot only1 Touch passingOutside of foot touch inside of foot passCoaching Points:Quality and accuracy of passingFast footworkHead up & moves arms

Passing and SAQ (6mins)EquipmentBallsConesPinniesField SizeSet out two lines of 6 cones. Each cone 1 yard apart. with 10 yard gap between the 2 lines of cones.Set up/ rulesPractice progresses working in a square around the outside of the 2 lines of cones. Player #1 passes the ball across to #2 and follows the pass. #2 receives and passes to #3 before moving through the cones. #3 receives, passes and follows pass.Coaching Points:Quality of technical movement over speedQuality and accuracy of passingGood first touch in direction of play

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GPS TTC - Technical Practice 1Technical Warm Up (10mins)Field Size20x20 yard square with 8x8 square in the centreSet up/ rulesSplit players evenly on each cone with a ball on each cone. First player in each line dribbles to central cone, turns and dribbles back to start cone.ProgressionToe tapsFoundationsRoll oversInside/outsideDribble to opposite lineDribble to second cone and turn back to own teamCoaching Points:Little touches on the ballKeep ball close to feetHead up to see space/traffic

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Straight Lines v Zig Zags (10mins)Field Size10x15 yard area with cones along the width of the areaSet up/ rulesSplit onto two teams. Reds start on the short side, whites start on the long side. The red team must dribble their ball from east to west. White team dribble north to south but must zig zag the dribble.Coaching PointsSlow in trafficSpeed up into space ProgressionStart players on all sides with same rulesSwitch team sides.Add a defender in the area who tries to touch the top of any ball with the sole of their foot.1 Point for each ball touched. Attackers 1 point for every successful dribble to the other side.

GPS TTC - Technical Session 2Technical Practice - Shooting & Finishing (20 mins)Field Size3 20x15 yard areas.Set up/ rulesPlayers will work for 7-8 minutes per station. If player fails to hit the target they must collect ball to keep session flowing. Have 10-12 players per station.

Field 1: Player will move through the cones with fast foot work. As player gets to last cone GK will shout left or right. Player will run around that cone. GK will roll ball out to player as they pass the cone. Player has 1 touch to control then shoot.ProgressionShoot first time

Field 2: Have players lined up either side of the goal and at op-posite ends. Player will pass ball out to cone diagonally opposite. Receiving player has one touch to control before shooting for goal. Players move to next cone in rotation.Progression: Look at different types of finish:PowerPlacementCurved

Field 3: 3 players work at a time. Players must make 3 passes inside the half. One player breaks out from the box down the right hand side as the third pass is being played. The forth pass must be out to the player wide who will take a touch and cross. Two re-maining players will move into attacking zone and look to score. Must be a first time finish.Progression: Competition to see which team of 3 score most goals.

Coaching PointsGood first touch to allow shot at goalCheck placement of GK and target area to hitDecision on type of shot at goal

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GPS TTC - Small Sided GamesSmall Sided GamesPlay 4v4 for 20 minsFor the last 30 minutes play either 6v6EquipmentMarker cones to set out pitches.8 Large cones, or 4 pugg goalsField Size4v4 - 30x25 yard field6v6 - 60x40 yard field8v8 - 79 x 50 yard field11v11 - 100 x 60 yard fieldSet up/ rulesSplit players into even teams. Have one/two teams resting if required.