Arsenal Pyramid - Player Development
ALITHSA ARSENAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALITHSA Arsenal ‐ Heat United H.S. U15‐U18 *Completed most of their physical & mental development *All areas of training geared to developing highest potential *Strength of muscle helps develop technique at high speed *High technical speed helps player react faster to tactical situations *Crucial stage for coach to combined all soccer components ALITHSA Arsenal U12‐U14 *Players develop a good understanding of the game *Limited by physical size, changes w/puberty *Coach should avoid over‐training *Coach focus on tactical & technical elements *Players have greater self awareness ALITHSA Arsenal U8-U11
*Main component of sessions will be technical *Develop technique & tactical understanding *Ability to solve problems increases significantly *Pre‐pubescent stage, physical limitations
Junior Stage U8‐U11 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • •
Developing good technical habits: first touch, passing, dribbling, tackling, shooting etc. Emphasis on promoting fun, enjoyment & social interaction of soccer Understanding concept of basic tactics Developing attacking & defending in 1v1 situations Encouragement of creativity, own thoughts process' Teach players functional roles (U10, U11) i.e. central defender, GK, forward, etc Develop players' physically to cope with demands of the game
Intermediate Stage U12‐U14 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • • •
Building on the technical base; increasing technical speed; emphasis on quality first touch Increasing a players' tactical knowledge when attacking & defending Developing possession based soccer through tactical & technical elements Developing a players' awareness Increasing speed & endurance Win personal battles on the field Setting training targets Encourage players to watch professional games and national teams on television
H.S. ‐ Advanced U15‐U18 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • • •
Keeping players' 100% focused on reaching his or her highest potential Increased training demands to challenge players Further developing technical speed & efficiency with high technical training repetition Complete tactical understanding of role within the team Playing quality, possession‐based, attacking soccer Working in units (Defenders w/mids, mids w/fwds) when attacking & defending Developing peak physical size, speed & endurance "Putting it all together"
*Main component of sessions will be technical *Develop technique & tactical understanding *Ability to solve problems increases significantly *Pre‐pubescent stage, physical limitations
Junior Stage U8‐U11 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • •
Developing good technical habits: first touch, passing, dribbling, tackling, shooting etc. Emphasis on promoting fun, enjoyment & social interaction of soccer Understanding concept of basic tactics Developing attacking & defending in 1v1 situations Encouragement of creativity, own thoughts process' Teach players functional roles (U10, U11) i.e. central defender, GK, forward, etc Develop players' physically to cope with demands of the game
Intermediate Stage U12‐U14 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • • •
Building on the technical base; increasing technical speed; emphasis on quality first touch Increasing a players' tactical knowledge when attacking & defending Developing possession based soccer through tactical & technical elements Developing a players' awareness Increasing speed & endurance Win personal battles on the field Setting training targets Encourage players to watch professional games and national teams on television
H.S. ‐ Advanced U15‐U18 Curriculum Focus: • • • • • • • •
Keeping players' 100% focused on reaching his or her highest potential Increased training demands to challenge players Further developing technical speed & efficiency with high technical training repetition Complete tactical understanding of role within the team Playing quality, possession‐based, attacking soccer Working in units (Defenders w/mids, mids w/fwds) when attacking & defending Developing peak physical size, speed & endurance "Putting it all together"
