The GSFC Technical Performance centre is due to start in January its an exciting new venture we are offering players within the club to provide them with a positive learning environment to continue to develop. Age and ability is not important as these sessions will focus on improving each players technical ability with the ball by correcting fundamental mistakes and through providing players with the knowledge to produce a skill/technique under pressure.

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21st – 22nd December 2011

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Format for each day:
9-11am: Training session.
11-12am: Champions League (21st) Premier League (22nd) games.
12:30-2:40: Champions/Premier League games and knockout cup matches
2:40: Both day’s we will have a presentation for players to receive team winners medals and individual trophies (best goal, best trick).

Click here to download the application form

GSFC is aiming to provide an additional opportunity for players to develop their game though introducing our own academy programme. It is not just for the ‘most gifted’ players it’s available to everyone with the desire and determination to improve. GSFC believes that every individual has the potential to be ‘talented’ if they are provided the correct environment to learn. Given the right coaching children have the opportunity to succeed. We feel the benefits of your child taking up this opportunity include:

• More individual attention with focus on correcting technique and enabling players to improve touch and movement with the ball. Achieved through breaking down skills to their simplest and most understandable form.
• Integrate technical ability within a game environment showing players the’ when and where’ to use a particular skill or technique.
• Our aim is to provide a positive learning environment where players are encouraged to be creative and express themselves.
• Player driven practices where each individual has their own personal goals/challenge.
• Our sessions focus on improving players with and without the ball for example Agility, Balance, and coordination and speed (ABCS) all key elements in becoming a good player.
• Every player receives an evaluation on strengths and weaknesses including an action plan on how to develop specific parts of their game.

Information

• Only 12 spaces available.
• These will be run in 6 week blocks.
• Day/Time: Wednesday evenings 6-7pm.
• Location: Burpham Park astro turf.
• Cost is £36 per player.
• These will start in January 11th 2012

If you are interested please contact Kevin@soccer-techniques.co.uk or call me on 0753 883 7580.

• to get a ball and take a 100-200 touches changing direction and dribbling using a variety of surfaces of both feet. Stretch 2 muscle groups e.g. calves and hamstring.
• Practice 25 different turns with the ball and then 25 tricks/skills to beat an opponent moving forward. Stretch out quads and groin area.
• Get with a partner and practice passing and receiving LFT/RT foot and pass back with the opposite, receive with the outside of the the foot and passing it back with the same. playing 1 touch. Stretch out hip flexor and glutes.

Key point when you stretch hold for 20-30 secs and mix up dynamic (movements you will be using in the game) with static (hold the position) exercises

• Get a 4v4 or 5v5 mini game going to get yourselves up to match speed prior to kick off
• 3-4 mins before kick off mentally prepare by visualising your 1st touch, pass, tackle or shot being a positive one and see the picture in your mind.

Remember to start the game well you must give yourself the right amount of time and an effective routine to prepare physically, mentally and technically to perform at your best.

Why is mental fitness important?

Mental fitness is vital for learning new skills and in order to consistently produce high levels of performance. Often success is achieved by those players who:

• Handle pressure better
• Train with intensity and desire
• Stay focused from start to finish
• Remain confident in their own ability despite setbacks

Ask yourself at what stages within training/matches is mental strength important?

•  Pre-match build up i.e. night before
• Prior to game starting i.e. warm-up
• Last few minutes of each half (often where most goals are conceded)
• Following on from a poor refereeing decision
• Before a critical moment i.e. penalty kick

Goal Setting

If a player has lost confidence or loses concentration during practice or within games why not try goal setting. When setting personal goals or targets they must be:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Devise a timeframe

Players need to set goals that are challenging yet achievable. Confidence is derived from reaching these goals and building self-belief.

Activity 1
Make a list of your Football goals for a) your next match (short term) b) the remainder of your season (long term).
E.g. short-term:  Deliver 5 crosses into the box next game
Long-term: Score 10 goals this season

If you are struggling to motivate your team after a poor run of results or to get them to focus in training, there are team building activities that can be utilized to bring players together and identify common goals for them to strive to achieve.

Activity 2
Get the players ALL involved when doing this exercise.

Identify strengths of a successful team i.e. Manchester United
Make a list of your teams strengths
Compare the 2 lists and make a new list of what you need as a team to become successful

If as a manager/coach you want to learn more about how to improve your players/team mental capabilities Soccer Techniques can help work with your players and incorporate these ideas into your team training sessions. Outlined below are elements we are able to develop:

• Individual/Team goal setting.
• Devising action plans to enable a player to improve.
• Building self belief/confidence.
• Relaxation techniques and dealing with nerves.
• Imagery using positive mental practice and rehearsal.
• Enabling players to maintain concentration.

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