Training

=**__Training__**=

Sessions take place at Kingsbury School on Astroturf. There is an award for the **'Best Trainer'** in the end of season Awards. If you cannot attend training for any reason, you should leave a message on the Messageboard or e-mail: jaybarton@live.co.uk

**__Outcomes:__**
The purpose of training is to develop the **TEMPLES** skills of players. These are outlined below:

- **T**echnical (passing, shooting, control, heading, in-game skills) - **E**motional (controlling and harnessing emotions effectively) - **M**ental (concentration, preparation, effective in-game decision-making) - **P**hysical (strength, speed) - **L**earning-centred (built on listening skills, training encouraging players to take personal responsibility for their learning) - **E**nvironmental (tactics and adapting to different in-game conditions effectively) - **S**ocial (developing communication skills, team spirit, discipline and respect)

**__Session Structure:__**
Training takes the form of an hour long session with an F.A Level 1 Qualified, ESSFA league winning-coach and follows the following structure:


 * - __OBJECTIVES:__ Brief/Debrief (coach outlines what will happen in the session and what skills he aims to develop with the activities. Question players on specific PRIDE targets they have and explain how they can practise these in the session) 5 mins**
 * - __STARTER ACTIVITIES:__ (Warm Up and skills) Static warm up led by the captain (to ensure players are in good condition to begin activities) 2 mins**
 * - Dynamic warm-up les by the captain (extended aerobic exercise) 1 min**
 * - Possession Activity (players work in pairs to pass and move accurately around the penalty area) 5 mins**
 * - Competitive skills activities to improve specific technical aspects (short passing, dribbling, control, turning, communication) of individuals' game 10 mins**
 * - __TEACHING ACTIVITY:__ System/Formation development activity (to ensure all pupils are aware/comfortable in tactical system)**
 * - Set piece training (attacking and defending throw-ins, free-kicks, corners, goalkicks etc) 10 mins**
 * - __DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY:__ Small-sided game in set groups 10 mins**
 * - __PLENARY ACTIVITY:__ Practice match (3 touch for 10 mins with 10 consecutive passes being a 'goal' then an open chance to practice skills tested in the session for 10 mins)**
 * - __REVIEW:__ Debrief and award of training 'point' (Review of learning in session and praise of players after Plenary practice match who showed commitment to improving with regard to PRIDE targets and players are reminded to check online for the review of the last match against their PRIDE objectives before the next training session) 5 mins**

Training sessions are designed to allow players to understand how they can improve in their position by using different objectives and working on skills to improve their performance in those objectives. The start of the lesson will focus on basic competitive activities The main part of the lesson will focus on useful in-game situations, with a small-sided game that is designed to develop the aforementioned skills. These are all then tested and assessed by the coach in the Plenary (Practice Match) with feedback given by the coach in the Review of the session at the end.


 * __Small Sided Games:__**

These 4/5-a-side games enable players to practice and develop the technical building blocks of the game. Planned by the Ajax youth team coach, your coach will provide feedback with regard to these skills throughout each small-sided game:
 * Receiving the ball/control
 * Shielding the ball
 * Dribbling
 * Passing and retaining possession
 * Crossing
 * Finding space
 * Supporting other players
 * Shooting
 * Tackling and winning the ball
 * Tracking/Marking opponents

__**Training Groups:**__

To maximise training performance and time the squad is split into two groups for teaching activities and small-sided games before uniting for a plenary game at the end of training to test their newly-acquired/developed skills. All players will be required to wear a colour-coded bib (available in every training session). The colours are as follows:


 * Defenders: Green **
 * Midfielders: Blue **
 * Attacking Players: Red **

These bibs should be worn at all times during group sessions


 * __Making Progress:__**

These games should provide excellent opportunities for players to develop the skills required to improve with regard to their positional **PRIDE** objectives. For example, you should use the games to play in your position (as much as possible) and work on the skills you need to practice for that position. Download the **PRIDE** objectives for your position and know what you have to concentrate on:



Click on the document below to download a sample of our **Small Sided Games**:


 * __Training Performance Table__**

Each week after training, **3pts** will be awarded to the player who has put the most effort into that session and **1pt** for the player who has also made a good effort in training too. Whoever is top of the table at the end of the season will receive the 'Best Trainer' award.

How can you win Training Performance Points?


 * - Turn up every week on time**
 * - Listen and follow instructions**
 * - Try your hardest in games/activities**
 * - Know your PRIDE Objectives and try to work on those skills and your targets after the feedback from your last game**
 * - Bring full equipment**


 * __Videos__**


 * Click on the link below to watch skills videos from the world's top players:**

[|BBC Football Skills Videos]


 * __TRAINING DRILLS:__**

[| Warm up for the match]
 * Pre-match:**

[| Free-kicks] [| Corners]
 * Set Pieces:**
 * Skills:**

[| Passing] [| Running and dribbling] [| Turning] [| Shooting] [| The passing square]

[| Goalkeeping]

[| Control]


 * Post-match:**

[| How to warm down]


 * __Games:__**

Practise **penalties** online with this game: media type="custom" key="3200192"

Brush-up on your **shooting** by thinking about where to strike the ball with the 'Goal-Wall Game': media type="custom" key="3200274"