Transition from 7v7 to 9v9 to 11v11 Jamie Godbold RCDM (5-11) Keith Webb RCDM (12+) At St. Neots Town FC, Hunts FA

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1 June 2014 Transition from 7v7 to 9v9 to 11v11 Jamie Godbold RCDM (5-11) Keith Webb RCDM (12+) At St. Neots Town FC, Hunts FA

2 Some outcomes for this session Consider some of the factors which contribute or help to support the transition from Mini Soccer 9v9 11v11 Highlight the challenges & discuss some solutions (there is no secret answer!!) Examine the role of the coach Identify what the players need Have a look at some practical work (Just a snapshot)

3 Key challenges for the future To devise a modern and child-based approach to youth football in England. To develop formats of football that allow children to play in structures that give them the best opportunity to reach their potential and stay within football. To develop pitch guidelines that are driven by what is best for the child and their technical development whilst being conscious of realistic delivery implications. To offer a variety of approaches to dealing with the relative age effect that age-banding for competition brings.

4 Common discussion points around the country Win at all costs philosophy v Development philosophy in coaches and teams - equal playing time for children. Effect of non-competitive leagues on Under 7 s and Under 8 s and extension to older age groups. Positive impact of Respect barriers and implementation of ethos at local level. 9 v 9 football as a playing option for U11-U14. Mixed football up to U13. Summer football and indoor football.

5 With the person sitting next to you, quickly discuss the following; 1) What are the obvious differences between Mini Soccer, 9v9 & 11v11? 2) What challenges are the players and you (the coach) faced with during this transition from Mini Soccer to 9v9 & then 11v11?

6 Some of the things you might have discussed.. Pitches Goal sizes Duration of games Laws of the game Numbers in the team Numbers in the squad Players playing in positions New formations Larger area Technical understanding Tactical understanding Physical difference

7 Pitch sizes Transition from Mini Soccer 9v9 11v11 Awareness and recognition that younger children should be playing smaller formats of the game than currently. The transition from 7v7 to 11v11 is a massive jump that proves difficult for some children and adults. Children at U11 playing 11v11 can play on the same size pitch as a 26- year old professional player! The size of the pitch has implications for children in many ways including who gets picked to play and the type of football that is played.

8 16 11 v 11 Performance League Open Access 90x50 to 110x70 Age Format League Rules Tournament Competition Pitch Size 7 5 v 5 Development League Regulated by CFA 30x20 to 40x v 5 Development League Regulated by CFA 30x20 to 40x v 7 Development League Regulated by CFA 50x30 to 60x v 7 Development League Regulated by CFA 50x30 to 60x v 9 Development League Regulated by CFA 70x40 to 80x v 9 Performance League Open Access 70x40 to 80x v 9 Performance League Open Access 70x40 to 80x v 11 Performance League Open Access 90x50 to 110x v 11 Performance League Open Access 90x50 to 110x70

9 As the players progress through the stages, they will experience: Position specific (first time) Decreasing opportunities to have the ball More decisions Greater external pressures from Who?

10 Something for you to consider? How do we change as coaches? - A new philosophy Does the game change dramatically for the players? Do we change our focus from Technical to Physical? - Get it to the fastest or biggest Rules of the game - The dreaded offside Different formations? - Related to players or outcome

11 With the person sitting next to you, quickly discuss & then agree on 3 different formations for; 1) Mini Soccer 2) 9v9 3) 11v11 What have you come up with?

12 Coach Tasks Pick a position from the list below: 2/3 Full Backs 7/11 Wide Players 4 Central Midfield 10 Attacking Midfield/Striker 5/6 Central Defender Linking to the 4 corners, what qualities would you like them to have as a 14 year old How does the practice allow for the player to practise the list of qualities that you have made? What interventions are being used?

13 What are your responsibilities as the coach? To develop a knowledge of the game - What are the Principles of Play? Provide the players with the opportunity to acquire & develop - Football specific memory : Game Related Practice - Game specific memory : Invasion game skills related to time, space, etc

14 So what are the right ingredients for your players? Establish a positive Learning Environment: Provide opportunity to practice and experiment Ensure the players feel safe and secure Make it challenging Be inclusive Allow sessions to be FUN and enjoyable Use varied styles of teaching/coaching Communicate at the appropriate level Allow players to learn from mistakes Manage the difference Above all - Treat them as children!

15 Considerations when planning your coaching sessions; Keeping shapes not positions Practicing Attacking & Defending with the same, more or less players Divide the pitch into thirds or quarters Divide the pitch into columns or rows Play Attack v Defence developing the team as a social unit Include Counter attacking where possible

16 Evidence from overseas Can t get too hung up on what other countries are doing but need to be aware. Any recommendations and developments need to fit with the DNA and culture of English football.

17 Question England Holland Germany Italy France At what age does your Association formally begin/recommend coaching children? 5 years No official age, usually around 5 years U 7 U 7 (40 + hours) In your country what age do children begin playing full 11-aside competitive matches? 11 years 11 years Mostly U15 But in some regions U13 or U years 60 minute matches U 14 What age does the Association recommend playing 11 aside? U 11 Researching 9 v 9 for U12 and then begin 11 v 11 at U13 U years U 14 In your country what age do players begin playing for trophies & medals? U9 Recommend U12, but admit this is not the case. National Competitions U15 Regionally 9/10 years old U 12 & 13 What age does the Association recommend playing for trophies & medals? U 11 however this has been met with opposition. U 12 U 11 but in some regions they play earlier U 12 & 13 Please can you tell what numbers your Association recommends for the following age groups? 6 8 year olds 4 v 4 & 5 v 5 where facilities exist 4 v 4 7 v 7 but smaller allowed 5 aside 5 v 5 (U7-U9) 8-10 year olds 7 v 7 7 v 7 7 v 7 7 aside 7 v 7 (U10-U11) year olds 11 v 11 (but starting to promote 9v9) 7 v 7 (9 v 9) 7 v 7, 9 v 9 9 aside 9 v 9 (U12-U13) year olds 11 v v v 11 but 9 v 9, 7 v 7 allowed 11 aside (30 mins each way) 11 v 11 (U14 +)

18 Practices designed to represent competitive demands will lead to transfer of skills between practice and performance environments Brunswick 1956 If you practice away from the context of the game you will do it differently when you play the game Renshaw 2008 Children report games are more stimulating than drills Rikard & Banville 2006 The learner/player has to be an active participant in their own learning Rink 2008

19 Session 1 - Thirds Notes:

20 Session 2 - Channels Notes: 2 teams:

21 Session 3 - Halves Notes:

22 Try to include the following in your practical Some clear Aims and Objectives Safe Secure Challenges 4 Corner Model - Try to avoid static practices, lines, queuing Multiple outcomes Choices and decisions Ownership Trust Make it 90% the players 10% Coach Source: Paul Holder, 2006

23 What do the players want you to do? Encouragement No Criticism Come and watch games Talk to you after the game Talk about GOOD things Don t put you off What should I focus on next week Ask us what we did well Enjoy the match Support ASK about the game Talk about what you could do better next time Keep calm Give good advice How did I do well? Rate us on how well we did Stay quiet

24 The learner/player has to be an active participant in their own learning Rink 2008 Ten years of coaching without reflection is simply one year of coaching repeated ten times. (Gilbert and Trudel 2001) praise your players.inspire and motivate your players using praise. Ten years from now it won t matter what your record was. Will your players love or hate you? (Dyer 2004) We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit

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