7V7 COURSE
Training for 7v7 soccer involves a different dynamic compared to smaller or larger formats, requiring specific strategies and skills development. Here’s what you can typically expect from training sessions led by experienced coaches for 7v7 soccer:
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Tactical Awareness: Coaches emphasize understanding formations, player roles, and positional play suitable for 7v7 games. This includes strategies for attacking, defending, and transitioning between phases of play.
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Technical Skills Enhancement: Players work on fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and first touch, which are crucial in the context of a larger but still compact field. Coaches design drills that replicate game situations to improve decision-making and execution under pressure.
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Physical Conditioning: Training sessions include fitness components tailored to the demands of 7v7 soccer, focusing on endurance, agility, and speed. Players are conditioned to perform at high intensity throughout the match duration.
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Game Understanding: Coaches teach players how to exploit space effectively and make intelligent movements both on and off the ball. This includes recognizing opportunities for quick transitions and maintaining defensive organization.
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Set Plays and Strategies: Training sessions may cover set-piece strategies, such as corner kicks, free kicks, and throw-ins, as well as defensive setups for these situations.
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Individual Development: Coaches provide personalized feedback to players, helping them improve specific aspects of their game based on their strengths and weaknesses. This feedback is crucial for individual skill development and overall team cohesion.
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Competitive Environment: Training sessions are designed to be competitive and enjoyable, fostering a positive team spirit while encouraging players to push their limits and improve collectively.
To find 7v7 soccer training sessions, you can explore local soccer clubs, academies, or leagues that offer structured coaching programs. Many clubs have experienced coaches who specialize in different age groups and skill levels, ensuring that players receive appropriate guidance and development opportunities. Online resources such as coaching websites, soccer training apps, and instructional videos can also supplement your training regimen with drills and tactics specific to 7v7 play.
$120
PURPOSE
To prepare coaches to work with players U9 to U11.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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To observe the game, recognize moments and basic player actions
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To demonstrate a basic understanding of Play-Practice-Play methodology (P-P-P)
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To execute and reflect on a P-P-P training session
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To create a player centered environment
GOALS
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To understand the basic needs of grassroots players
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To understand the basic structure of the game
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To understand the basic structure of a training session
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To understand the basic tasks of a grassroots coach
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Formative Assessment in:
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Coaching Games
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Coaching Training Sessions
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Leading the Player
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Leading the Team
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Managing the Performance Environment
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Leadership
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
The candidate will discuss, collaborate, and develop knowledge and skills in the following context:
Player characteristics and needs:
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Age: U8 to U9
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Skillset: Beginner to Intermediate
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Motivation: Like to play / variance in interest level and participation in multiple sports
COURSE EXPERIENCE
Blended
2 hours virtual classroom/2 hours in-person
Traditional
4 hours in-person (2 hours classroom/2 hours field)