Development with Progression
STAGE 1 (5 thru 7) -- The need for this age group is to express their own autonomy; to build relationships with teammates and begin building confidence with the soccer ball. The aspect of fun and activity is prevalent. The proposed exercises are with the soccer ball and are physical-motor directed. In this age group the competitive games are absolutely absent.
STAGE 2 (8 thru 10) -- in this age group, development is more dominant. All the players must play in rotation so that no one player feels they are a starter. In this age group children will learn their first technical gestures and the fundamentals of the soccer game. The coordinative capabilities are imperative.
STAGE 3 (11 thru 12) -- in this age group, players show competitiveness. It will deepen their individual technical gestures and all players should play regardless of their talent. Players who follow practice and show more interest should be rewarded with more time on the pitch. Technical work of the coach is most important to ensure proper advancement of the player.
STAGE 4 (13-14) -- in this age group, instructors will start to work on the tactical aspects of the game while focusing more closely on development of the physical side of the players. There should be two scheduled weekly practices sessions and the competitive nature of the players is taken into consideration by the instructors. Time on pitch depends on training performance.
STAGE 5 (15-17) -- these age groups represents a maximum expression of the soccer schools. It will help prepare those players that show particular physical and psychological advantages within the youth sector. The individual technical and tactical development will be deepened and the attention to physical development will continue. The soccer school has the job of working closely with its the technical staff and to improve on problems that may occur. Match
play is not guaranteed week to week, play is determined on need of squad during match.