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THE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REVOLUTIONWELCOME TO THE WEBINAR
10 REASONS FOR SMALL SIDED GAMES
Presented by Sam Snow, Director of Coaching, US Youth Soccer
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THE ‘REVOLUTION’Host: David NewberyDirector of Player & Coach Development, Soccer Plus
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT REVOLUTION• Topics focusing on Youth Soccer.• Common issues faced by volunteer
organizations.• Panel of experts – educators• Free & unconditional advise• Exposes participants to
SoccerPlus & partners
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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PRESENTERPresenter: Sam SnowCoaching DirectorUS Youth Soccer
PRESENTER BIO•The largest youth sports organization •Coaching at national, collegiate and youth education•Former Director of Coaching for Louisiana Soccer Association•Published author•Bachelor's degree •Masters degree
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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1. IT’S THE REAL GAME
1. It’s the real game!• Small-sided game
properly replicates 11-a-side soccer.
• Dribbling at U6 • Crossing for field
players U12• Diving for
goalkeepers at U12
• All soccer skills are present.
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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2. UNDERSTANDABLE2. Understandable to
novices• Smaller field• Fewer players • Simpler rules
=• Clear to young
players and novice coaches
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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3. STAIR STEPS TO 11-A-SIDE
3. Stair steps to 11-a-side soccer•Gradually increase lines of interaction.•Accounts for growth in the psychomotor, cognitive and psychosocial domains.
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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POLL QUESTION
POLL QUESTION
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4. SOCCER – A LIFE TIME SPORT4. A lasting influence for lifetime soccer• Soccer regarded as a lifetime sport• Small-sided engage more children
actively increasing their love for the game
• Love of the game keeps one involved for life
• A passion for the game drives some players to elite levels
• Commitment to the game brings us to this presentation today
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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5. MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK5. More bang for
your buck• Kids come to
PLAY, not sit on the bench
• Single or dual field - gives more playing time for more players
• Provides well-rounded learning
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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6. YOUTH REFEREE TRAINING
6. Youth referee training ground•Simplified rules•Fewer players •Smaller field •Young referees – hone new craft
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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POLL QUESTION
POLL QUESTION
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7. TECHNICAL-TACTICAL RADIUS
7. Technical-Tactical Radius• Age appropriate sized field
allows real tactical growth• Most importantly transition is a
constant requirement
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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8. INDIVIDUAL – GROUP - TEAM
8. Individual –Group–Team Tactics• Tactics taught in 3 stages• Progression occurs in SSG• U6 = individual play • U8 = individual & pairs• U10 = individual to small group• U12 = individual to group play
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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9. GRADUATED FORMATTIONS
9. Graduated Formations• U6: none• U8: 2-2• U10: 3-2• U12: 2-3-2
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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10. CREATIVITY
10. Creativity•SSG - right place and time in match to improvise•More touches builds confidence•Repeatedly in realistic soccer situations
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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10. CREATIVITYAGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
10. Creativity•Attacking & defending deepens feel for the game•Players must move constantly improving fitness•Not a mechanical process, it's an organic process
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POLL QUESTION
POLL QUESTION
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BONUS REASONAGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
IT’S FUN
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POLL QUESTION
POLL QUESTION
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NEXT WEBINAR
10 QUALITIES OF A GREAT COACH
TUESDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2012, 10PM EST
AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions
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QUESTIONS
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AGENDAThe RevolutionPresenter1. Real Game2. Understandable3. Stair steps4. Lifetime sport5. More bang6. Youth referee7. Technical-
Tactical8. Individual –
group – team9. Graduated
formations10.CreativityQuestions