SKILL CENTRE TRAINING PROGRAM

Administration

Session Plans

Block 1 - Be Brave on the Ball

"The ball is your friend"

Learning Outcomes

Players will:

  • Keep the ball close and under control
  • How to change direction and speed
  • Show confidence to dribble forward

Game Emphasis:

  • 1v1's within the game
  • Free play dribbling games
  • No restriction on touches

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Players are asking for the ball
  • Willingness to dribble in games
  • Use of both feet

Block 2 - Play With Purpose

"Passing helps us play better together'

Learning Outcomes

Players will:

  • Pass with intention
  • Receive to play forward when possible
  • Recognize when passing helps more than dribbling

 

Game Emphasis:

  • Directional games
  • Time and space constraints
  • Guided questioning moments

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Faster decisions
  • Better use of space
  • Players explain "why" they chose something

Block 3 - See It, Decide It, Do It

"Good players make good choices"

Learning Outcomes

Players will:

  • Scan and recognize pressure
  • Decide between dribble, pass, or turn
  • Adapt decisions when the picture changes

Game Emphasis:

  • 2v2's and 3v3's
  • Small Overloads
  • Passing to move forward or keep the ball

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Players are looking up before passing
  • Fewer "panic kicks"
  • Increased combination play.

Block 4 - Move to Help

"Good teammates help the player on the ball"

Learning Outcomes

Players will:

  • Move immediately after passing
  • Provide angles and distance
  • Find space away from defenders

Game Emphasis:

  • Possession games
  • Neutral players
  • Bonus scoring for support

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Players don't stand still
  • Visible passing options
  • Natural teamwork emerging

Block 5 - Attack to Score

"Be brave and attack when the moment is right."

Learning Outcomes

Players will:

  • Attack defenders with confidence
  • Recognize numbers-up situations
  • Finish quickly and creatively

Game Emphasis:

  • Transitional Games
  • Directional play
  • High repetition finishing moments

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Players look to attack space quickly
  • Confidence to shoot
  • Improved attacking awareness
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