Tuesday 28th January 2014

Player Profiling, A 4-Corner Review

Kent FA In-Service

Richard Cooper-RCDM 5-11s SE Kent FA

Learning Outcomes
Background of profiling players-What is it? Group discussions & feedback on the methods of player profiling. Player profiling-Why do we do it? Player profiling-What information are we using and what are we taking into consideration? Review and summary of player profiling. Q&A/Depart

Discussion & Feedback..

Player Profiling-What is it???? (5mins)

What are we profiling them against..

The LTPD 4-corner review Technical Physical Psychological Social

Messi clip

TECHNICAL

PSYCHOLOGICAL

The 4-Corners Equally Distributed

PHYSICAL

SOCIAL

THE 4 CORNERS MODEL RIGID OR FLEXIBLE?

Technical

Psychological

LEARNING for the young players.

Social
Physical

Player Profiling
In your groups discuss and put on your points on the flipchart paper ready to present to the whole group. (15mins)

1.

List technical/skill components and explain how ABCs can effect their execution. (TECHNICAL) Illustrate with a diagram the physical skills we should be trying to develop as we move along the age range - 5 21 yrs. (PHYSICAL) Explain the adolescent growth spurt & its possible effects on the psychological corner? (PSYCHOLOGICAL) The Social Corner means different things to different people. Write down what you know about the social development of young players and the key components. (SOCIAL)

2.

3.

4.

ABCs
Agility Changing direction at speed

Balance

Dynamic balance on the move Static ie) Kicking a ball

Co-ordination Using different parts of the body in harmony (ie arms and legs together ) Speed Accelerating / Decelerating Stop start

Flexibility, strength, power, endurance, others ?

Skill Execution (Both Players)

Getting into position Adapting to changes Executing Moving after

Agility Speed Co ordination Flexibility Strength Endurance ? Power ?

Stability
Physical

Balance / stability

Player Profiling
In your groups discuss and put on your points on the flipchart paper ready to present to the whole group. (15mins)

1.

List technical/skill components and explain how ABCs can effect their execution. (TECHNICAL) Illustrate with a diagram the physical skills we should be trying to develop as we move along the age range - 5 21 yrs. (PHYSICAL) Explain the adolescent growth spurt & its possible effects on the psychological corner? (PSYCHOLOGICAL) The Social Corner means different things to different people. Write down what you know about the social development of young players and the key components. (SOCIAL)

2.

3.

4.

ACQUIRING

5 - 21 Physical Development
REFINING

MAINTAINING

BALANCE

CO-ORDINATION Gross Fine AGILITY & SPEED Extension

STRENGTH

FLEXIBILITY

ENDURANCE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 +

Ages

TAKE

Player Profiling
In your groups discuss and put on your points on the flipchart paper ready to present to the whole group. (15mins)

1.

List technical/skill components and explain how ABCs can effect their execution. (TECHNICAL) Illustrate with a diagram the physical skills we should be trying to develop as we move along the age range - 5 21 yrs. (PHYSICAL) Explain the adolescent growth spurt & its possible effects on the psychological corner? (PSYCHOLOGICAL) The Social Corner means different things to different people. Write down what you know about the social development of young players and the key components. (SOCIAL)

2.

3.

4.

Tming & speed of a growth spurt; May be early or late, smooth or erratic
cm / year

11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Females

Males

EXAMPLE

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Age

Ref Craig simmons

Differing Adolescent Growth rates

Early ? Later?

Player A

Player B

Age : 13 . 5

Age : 13 . 5
Ht: 155 cm Wt: 52 kg

Age Yrs

Ht: 188 cm Wt: 81 kg

Growth spurt - Possible effect

Technical
LOSS OF CONTROL OVER ABCS AFFECTS TECHNIQUE

Psych
AFFECTS CONFIDENCE RISK TAKING DECISION MAKING MOTIVATION TEMPERMENT

Physical
The trigger = Quick change in size = Change in coach perception

Social
MAY AFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN THE GROUP & WITH ADULTS

Player Profiling
In your groups discuss and put on your points on the flipchart paper ready to present to the whole group. (15mins)

1.

List technical/skill components and explain how ABCs can effect their execution. (TECHNICAL) Illustrate with a diagram the physical skills we should be trying to develop as we move along the age range - 5 21 yrs. (PHYSICAL) Explain the adolescent growth spurt & its possible effects on the psychological corner? (PSYCHOLOGICAL) The Social Corner means different things to different people. Write down what you know about the social development of young players and the key components. (SOCIAL)

2.

3.

4.

Profiling Players.
The effects of family and role models have on competence, enjoyment and motivation? How can being part of a team enhance teamwork and friendship groups? Coping with negative experiences?

Coping with success and pressure?

Something to think about

Before during After

Profiling Players.
What do you want to find out?

What are the reason for doing it?

What are you profiling the player against? What affect might it have on the player? (share assessment sheets)

Any Questions?