Section 5 - Long-Term Player Development
Development of soccer players is a continuum that overlaps age groups. The following are the top 10
objectives in the development of a soccer player:
1) Develop the child’s appreciation of the game.
2) Keep winning and losing in proper perspective.
3) Be sensitive to each player’s development needs.
4) Educate the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological (four components of
soccer) demands of the game for their level of play.
5) Implement rules and equipment modifications according to the players’ age group.
6) Allow players to experience all positions.
7) Players need to have fun and receive positive feedback.
8) Training should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
9) Provide the appropriate number of training sessions and matches according to the player’s stage
of development.
10) Strive to help each player reach their full potential and be prepared to move to the next stage of
development.
Development of soccer players is a continuum that overlaps age groups. The following are the top 10
objectives in the development of a soccer player:
1) Develop the child’s appreciation of the game.
2) Keep winning and losing in proper perspective.
3) Be sensitive to each player’s development needs.
4) Educate the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological (four components of
soccer) demands of the game for their level of play.
5) Implement rules and equipment modifications according to the players’ age group.
6) Allow players to experience all positions.
7) Players need to have fun and receive positive feedback.
8) Training should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
9) Provide the appropriate number of training sessions and matches according to the player’s stage
of development.
10) Strive to help each player reach their full potential and be prepared to move to the next stage of
development.
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