Pre-foundation Programme
Open to all abilities
Available at:
Blackburn with Darwen Hub
Chorley Hub
Accrington Hub
Age Groups:
U4s
Academic Pre-School (Age 3 turning 4 within the current academic year)
U5s
Reception (Age 4 turning 5 within the current academic year)
U6s
Year 1 (Age 5 turning 6 within the current academic year)
Little Lions 6 Year Journey
All U6s will be given the opportunity to join our foundation programme (U7s-U9s) at the end of the season.
During the pre-foundation programme all players have the possibility to be recruited for our development squad(s)
In the pre foundation groups we focus on making learning fun and playing numerous games with a hidden agenda. Lots of touches on the ball with ball manipulation on a weekly basis. Children at these age groups are naturally selfish with the ball so we hone in on this to encourage dribbling techniques, skills, running with the ball effectively and turn this into a powerful attribute for them to use and gain confidence on the ball.
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
We have seen players encouraged to clear the ball, “boot it”, “get rid of it”, “send it long” – our players overtime will learn this isn’t how we play football
Pete Sturgess
FA Technical Lead Coach Age 5-11
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