Coaching Resources
Coaching Resources
This resources page will provide:
- simple and easy-to-follow session plans that are adaptable for a variety of skill levels and age groups
- videos showcasing the fundamental skills and movements
- coaching tips sourced from experienced community and elite-level coaches to help you get the best outcome from your coaching experiences.
Session Plan videos
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Session 20: Finishing
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Session 19 :1v1 Attacking
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Session 18: 1v1 Defending
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Session 17: Dribbling the Ball
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Session 16: 1v1 Attacking
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Session 15: Finishing
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Session 14: Passing & Receiving
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Session 13: Striking at Goal (U9-U12)
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Session 12: Striking at Goal (U6-U8)
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Session 11: Dribbling the Ball
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Session 10: 1v1 Defending
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Session 9: 1v1 Attacking
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Session 8: Passing & Receiving
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Session 7: Dribbling the Ball
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Session 6: Receiving the Ball
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Session 5: Dribbling the Ball
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Session 4: 1v1 Defending
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Session 3: Passing & Receiving
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Session 2: Finishing
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Session 1: Dribbling
Session Plans
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Session 1: Dribbling
Focus: maintaining control under pressure
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Session 2: Finishing
Focus: Developing players' accuracy to finish on target
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Session 3: Passing & Receiving
Focus: Improve players' ability to receive the ball under pressure
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Session 4: 1v1 Defending
Focus: Developing players' ability at 1v1 defending
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Session 5: Dribbling the Ball
Focus: Dribbling the ball with both feet
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Session 6: Receiving the Ball
Focus: Receiving the ball in space
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Session 8: Passing and Receiving
How to pass with accuracy.
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Session 9: 1v1 attacking
Using 1v1 to get past an opponent.
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Session 10: 1v1 defending
Developing a players ability for 1v1 defending.
Coaching Tips
Quick bits of advice from coaches who have learned these tips on their journey.
Do you have a coaching tip that you think others would benefit or learn from? Send it to growingfootballfund@footballaustralia.com.au and we may share it to support other coaches in their development.
Tip One
Colour coordinate your cones when setting up. This makes it easier to see the different parts of your session and to explain to the players where to go
Tip Two
Placing bibs where you want players to start can help them visualise where to stand or the starting position for the game
Tip Three
It’s okay to reuse the same sessions. Players need repetition to learn. If you find a session that they enjoy that also enables you to coach a topic, then use it again and again
Tip Four
Have something for the players to do upon arrival. The best idea is to set up a small-sided pitch and have them play as soon as they arrive, 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, 3v2, 3v3 etc.
Tip Five
It can take time for players to understand the rules of a new game or exercise, However, sometimes it might not click: SO-CHANGE-IT
Tip Six
On a windy day, to stop the footballs from being blown away, either place them in a heavy goal, or create a circle with cones to keep them inside.
Tip Seven
Aim to create an environment where mistakes are okay and recognised as being part of the learning process.
Tip Eight
Use visual demonstrations with the ball and player movement when you can. This helps players to understand what you are wanting them to do and can make the practice easier.
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