Coaching knowledge for U8–U12, with the sources to prove it
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Age-group development
What U8, U10 and U12 players are ready for, and what that means for your coaching.
Technical and tactical coaching
Coaching 1v1s, support play and decisions in ways young players understand.
Drills and activities
Practical activities with setup, coaching cues, adaptations and what to look for.
Session design and coaching practice
How to structure a session, choose activities and adapt them to your players.
Tournament preparation & match-day coaching
Choosing, preparing for and coaching through matches and tournaments, and learning from them.
Coach learning
Learning journeys and the officially documented coaching courses to aim for.
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