WYSC Methodology

Under 16

Program for season

Tactical training and small-sided games are an essential part of the training at this stage. Attacking and defending principles must be part of all games. Important aspects of the tactical training are speed of play, quick transition, counter attacking and finishing in the final third, as well as pressing.

Technique will focus on speed and accuracy. Passing and finishing are two of the main techniques emphasized at this stage. Part of the technical training will be position-specific (e.g. defender: passing, center midfield players: receiving to turn and strikers: finishing).

The physical aspect of the game is key at this stage: endurance, strength and speed will be part of the weekly training routine.

Players should be expected to show commitment to the team, concentration in training sessions and competitiveness during the game.

Here is the organization for the season based on three 10-weeks. This 10-week period will be similar in structure in all three stages of the season. Each category will have different methodology of teaching: Individual and Group.

Example structure for a season:

                                                                                          Main Objectives for the Season 10 Weeks

Objectives: 

Scrimmage: Development possession and transition of the ball at speed and quick organization for zonal defending retreat

Technical: Focus on speed of passing and receiving technique as well as ball control in small and big spaces

Tactical: Application of attaching and defending principles

Physical: Basic development of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength- Development of aerobic power, acyclic speed and explosive strength

Psychosocial: commitment to teammates in accomplishing specific tasks

STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING SESION

Training Session Structure

Sessions per Week: 2 Practice per Week

Player per Sessions: 12 players

Duration of the session: 90’

                                            90’

By the end of the season the player must be capable of:

* Playing short passes at speed in small and big spaces.

* Coordinate of tactical principles movements with teammates at speed.

        * Show good fitness in high demanding aerobic power practices

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