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3133 YDR Booklet U11 U12 V6.Indd THEIR GAME YouthYouth FootballFootball DevelopmentDevelopment CONTENTSCONTENTS A GUGUIDEIDE TO U11U11 ANDAND U12U12 FOOTBALLFOOTBALL 4 BENEFITS OF 9V9 6 WHY DODO CHILDRENCHILDREN PLAY?PLAY? 8 WHATWHAT CAN CHILDREN EXPECT FROM ADULTS? 1010 WORKINGWORKING WITH PARENTS 12 FACILITIESFACILITIES 14 RESPECTRESPECT AND MANAGING THE MATCH DAY ENVIRONMENT 1616 MATCHMATCH DAY TIPSTIPS FFOROR COCOACHESACHES 2020 DEVELOPINGDEVELOPING TALENTEDTALENTED PLAYERSPLAYERS 22 THE FA LAWS FOR 9V9 FOOTBALLFOOTBALL 27 GOALPOSTGOALPOST SAFETYSAFETY 3434 THE FUTURE GAME 36 JOIN THE FA LICENSED COACHES’ CLUB 3838 U11 / U12U12 THEIR GAMEGAME YouthYouth FootballFootball DevelopmentDevelopment Football is our national game, one that has the potential to A 10 YEAR OLD A 10 year old child is not Our challenge as adults is A GUIDE TO ignite and fascinate millions of people across the world, and half a 20 year old and they simple - to help young people this group of children are on that journey. CHILD IS NOT HALF need a game and format stay in love with the game. U11 AND U12 A 20 YEAR OLD that replicates their stage They might love playing, have Part of The Football of development. If they start this journey FOOTBALL a view to coach in the future Association’s National Game AND THEY NEED A captivated by the experience, or maybe referee and our Strategy is to develop ‘Better GAME AND FORMAT For too long we have had this vastly improves their role is to help them fulfi l their Players’ and it believes that U11 children playing on chances of getting better. dream and passion. 9v9 is the most appropriate THAT REPLICATES the same size pitches as 26 format to do this within. THEIR STAGE OF year old internationals and Our job is to keep creating If their love is for playing, this DEVELOPMENT goalkeepers defending the that learning environment, format of 9v9 provides the This is supported by same size goal as Premier one that is so much fun they step in the game of football academic research from League adults. won’t want to stop! between Mini-Soccer and the around the world on the value full-size adult version, one of small sided games for We have to fi nd a way that bridges the learning and developing technical ability to make youth football progression of young people and skill acquisition. more child-friendly and in an appropriate way. The Football Association believes 9v9 addresses these challenges. 4 5 U11 / U12 THEIR GAME Youth Football Development BENEFITS OF 9V9 The main theme throughout 9v9 is to meet the needs of children and 9v9 aims to set realistic expectations Therefore, this format is a phased eleven-a-side football does not meet those needs. that meet the needs of young people, development for their learning, not those of adults. It focuses on the starting to teach them about the Children need a modifi ed game that All available research and observations development of children rather than roles and responsibilities of diff erent fi ts their age and stage of learning show that children will have more fun the result of the match. positions on a football pitch, without and too often it’s the children that are and learn more playing a game with shattering their self-confi dence trying modifi ed to meet the requirements of smaller teams and modifi ed rules. For their future lives, children need to to defend an adult-sized goal or a game. learn that co-operation is vital but also running them into the ground on an 9v9 is a game that supports the joys that being part of a team can over-sized pitch! This modifi ed version of football progression of their learning, not bring and football is a fantastic and maintains the integrity of the game taking them from a child’s experience exciting game that can teach without losing the essence of the in Mini-Soccer at U10 straight into an those skills. game, which is important for children. adult’s version of the game at U11. IF CHILDREN ARE TO ENJOY AND ADDITIONALLY, 9V9 OFFERS: “FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE GAME TAKE PART IN FOOTBALL THEY A ‘real’ football experience NEED TO: I’M OK IF WE’VE LOST” An introduction to additional roles U12, South West Take an active part in the game and responsibilities of being Form relationships and a player work together An environment that allows Develop their football skills and the development of ‘game get better understanding’ Be able to take part whatever More practice time to developp their ability skills appropriate to the modern game Develop personal skills in all ‘four corners’ Development of shooting andd fi nishing skills in a challengingg Appreciate and demonstrate goal size good sportsmanship The goalkeeper a realistic chanceance Understand the laws of saving shots. Be listened to Feel success. AND IMPORTANTLY, 9V9 OFFERS:S: A football experience not baseded on requiring bigger, stronger, faster players for success! 6 7 U11U11 / U12U12 THEIR GAMEGAME Youth Football Development “IT MAKES ME WANT TO TRY AND MAKE THEM MORE PROUD IF MY PARENTS SAY SOMETHING GOOD” U12, London Our role as adults is to ffacilitateacilitate a learninglearning environment that Research from children also How equitable is the ‘Top WHY DO enables children to play ffootballootball and ffallall in love with the game. indicates that through the Goalscorer’ award anyway? WHY NOT: However, when youyou listen to youngyoung children about whywhy thetheyy primary school age group CHILDREN playplay ffootballootball the reasons ththeyey pproviderovide are ooftenften didiffff erent fromfrom and up to 11/12 they are The most important trophy Hire a sports thosethose thatthat adultsadults assume.assume. not focused on winning the for children is ‘Player’s photographer to take PLAY? league and they state that Player’, voted for by their action shots as a The Football AssocAssociationiation has conducted research wwithith ggroupsroups trophies and medals are not team mates. memento of their season of children across the whole country and the top six reasons that important to them. Ensure they all have a why children play football are highlighted below: The challenge for spectators football each for training These six factors are much and coaches is to ensure the Trying my hardest is more important to me than winning more important to them in learning environment created Buy them a club emblem the scheme of the reasons for children when they pencil case they can use I love playing football because it’s fun why young people come to football is one that at school It helps keep me fi t and healthy play football. matches their expectations, Give them a branded I like meeting new friends through football not the adults’ version. bootbag they can use for If trophies and medals aren’t each game It’s a really good game and I love it that important for children If we get this right it can be I like playing with my friends. it might be worth thinking a fun, exciting and social Present them all with a about your end of experience for all involved! certifi cate for their eff orts Adult values and children’s values are quite diff erent about season plans. during the year what they want from their football experience. Ask the players what they Children are getting trophies think would be a now for doing something they suitable reward. would have done anyway – turn up and play football! 8 9 U11 / U12 THEIR GAME Youth Football Development WHAT CAN CHILDREN EXPECT FROM ADULTS? Remember that children ROLE MODELS well for them, or even possibly “IT MAKES ME FEEL MAD IF I GET SHOUTED AT FOR are often easily led, anxious when someone is behaving to please and prone to As coaches, referees and club inappropriately MAKING A MISTAKE” over-enthusiasm, and so offi cials you become role towards them. U11, North West plenty of praise and positive models to the players you reinforcement is needed – work with. Remember you have the especially for beginners. support of your Club Welfare BUILD CONFIDENCE: RESPECT THE GAME: Over time as your rapport Offi cer and if a child tells Children fi nd it hard to builds with them and their you something that raises a Positive encouragement – providing Play by the Laws understand negative confi dence in you grows concern about their welfare this really helps the kids! it’s not your role to decide Respect opponents, offi cials and all instructions and easier you are likely to see the Learning from mistakes – no mistake others involved in the game to understand positive improvements both to their if this is happening but it is your responsibility to refer is done deliberately so see them as an Work together as a team and cooperate. reinforcement and this can game and their enjoyment opportunity to learn frequently mean playing of it. the concern on to the Club Reward eff ort rather than ability – this down the result and playing Welfare Offi cer. helps build confi dence and up the performance. It’s possible that for some children you might become Safeguarding is everyone’s self-esteem OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS: This reduces the child’s the most stable and positive responsibility and no action Model appropriate behaviour – is not an option. If you anxiety and decreases their infl uence in their lives at any children will often copy the way the Success through eff ort worry about failing. one time. would like more information coach behaves go to www.TheFA.com/ New skill development Remember that children do Football has much to off er. safeguarding or speak with Constructive feedback – try and put Making and learning from mistakes your CFA Welfare Offi cer.
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