Session Planning

Short Term;
Medium Term;
Long Term;

Preparing for or reacting to the weekends match

Aiming to achieve goals set for current season
Aiming to develop players ready for senior football by age 16/17

Session Structure
Warm Up;

No laps
Dynamic Stretches, not static stretches
Ball Mastery
Competitive/Fun game

Technical;

Running with the Ball

Receiving and Passing
Finishing

Tactical;

Playing with width

Retaining possession under pressure
Regaining possession high up the pitch

Group Play;

2 goals at each end

Conditional play
No stopping the match, players discover their own solutions

Session Wrap Up;

Refresh Coaching points

Demonstrate Home Assignment
Finish with fun activity

Things To Remember;
Have a consistent session theme
Prepare progressions and regressions for each drill
Be able to demonstrate successfully
Manipulate space and pairings to promote success
Dont Overcoach