Foundation Programme
Open to all abilities
Available at:
Blackburn with Darwen Hub
Age Groups:
U7s
Year 2 (Age 6 turning 7 within the current academic year)
U8s
Year 3 (Age 7 turning 8 within the current academic year)
U9s
Year 4 (Age 8 turning 9 within the current academic year)
Little Lions 6 Year Journey
Foundation programme exists to give something extra to all those players involved at grassroots, players who want to be part of something, players who want to practice more and players that still want to be part of Little Lions. A one hour coaching session for grassroots players isn’t going to improve you as a player you will only be maintaining ability.
In the foundation programme players build on skills and techniques learnt in the pre-foundation and aim to stretch their learning further, but still freedom to play creatively, creating players who are effective decision makers.
Players are grouped based on ability rather than age to ensure they are in the best environment to aid their growth as an individual player.
Session Key Elements
Maximum ball rolling time
Relevant to the game
Differentiation
Intensity & realistic tempo
Opposed practice
Game practice
Fun
Topic related
Enables decision making
Encourage weaker foot practice
Players take risks to facilitate a guided discovery coaching method
Be exciting and positive in possession, playing with individuality and with elements of disguise and surprise
Pete Sturgess
FA Technical Lead Coach Age 5-11
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