Groundwork Volume 2: JUNIOR/YOUTH MODELLING STAGE

Book excerpt: Groundwork is a comprehensive football program for football clubs and schools covering the whole spectrum of a child's development, ranging from 5 – 18 years and beyond. It's designed to personalise the learning by playing an important and active role in a child's development (on and off the field). It's a coaches resource that supports the teaching, coaching, mentoring, motivating, challenging and providing of feedback that is essential to enhancing a child's progress. Learning Intentions of Groundwork – Volume 2: Modelling Stage (Junior/Youth) • Model correct techniques in a variety of complex (game play) environments to enhance skill development and knowledge of the game. • Introduced to tactical skills with a focus on positional play, different roles within the team and basic performance enhancing techniques. • Introduced to broader facets of the game including team principles, goal setting, nutrition, and injury prevention. Our resource enables you to pitch the content exactly where it needs to be pitched. Age 11-14 years