HOW TO "CREATE YOUR OWN SESSION"
(note: need to have Adobe Reader/ Acrobat installed; can be downloaded for free HERE)
1. Download MFA MINIROOS SESSION PLAN TEMPLATE and open in Adobe Acrobat
2. Select images from activity library below for each session component that you would like to include in your session. 'Save as' images into your file
3. Using downloaded session plan template on Adobe Reader/ Acrobat (step 1), select on image tile on PDF for relevant session component.
4. Using saved images within files (step 2), select image of chosen activity to input into session. Repeat step for all relevant session components.
5. Once all session component images are included and session is complete, save as your own session and use for your own coaching!
FULL LIBRARY OF ACTIVITIES
While we have shared our example sessions, the most important part of coaching is that you design and deliver your session to cater for the needs and abilities of your players. As such, we have created this "Create Your Own Session" tool with a library of activities to choose from for each relevant session component. This library will be continually developed so keep an eye out for more activities as they get added in.
- FUN Football Game
Child friendly games that are related to the game of football which enable all children to experience success, provide players with lots of repetition at high speed and enable children to develop competence in the fundamental movements that forms the base of their technical development.
- Small Sided Game (with variation)
Return to the original small-sided game with a slight variation. Introduce scoring system as an incentive to encourage certain actions but does not restrict players from freedom of expression. For example, in a game with two wide goals, a goal is worth three points if scored in the other goal, yet still worth 1 in the same goal
- Physical Literacy Game
Games focusing on the development of physical literacy with important points being that all children have the potential to be competent and confident, activities are easy and flexible to adapt to different development levels and incorporates an holistic and player-centred learning approach.
IMPORTANT
Whilst we have created these resources for your use, what you deliver on the pitch needs to cater for the needs and abilities of your players.
To assist you in this, we highly recommend that you undertake a MFA Coach Development Opportunity. Coaches at all levels play a crucial role in ensuring that football is an enjoyable experience for everyone, as well as laying the foundation for the development of better players. As such, our Coach Development opportunities have been designed to support you in whatever role you have whether it be in junior, youth or senior football.
Click HERE for more information on our MFA Coach Development Opportunities and to find which course will be right for you, your coaching journey and the players you are working with.