Age Group Training for Soccer Players

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Which of the following is NOT a stage in the continuum of age group training for soccer players?

  • Pre-Training
  • Training
  • Education
  • Post-Training
  • Peak Performance (correct)

What is the age range for the 'Pre-training' stage of soccer player development?

12-15 years

What is the key component that determines performance in soccer?

Training

The 'Methodology of Training' for 7 to 11 year old soccer players emphasizes individual drills over team play.

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Player Development

The process of learning, practicing, and developing skills to improve as a soccer player.

Continuum

A continuous process of growth and change over time, especially in reference to soccer player development.

Stage 1: Education

The first stage of soccer development, focusing on foundational skills and enjoyment from ages 7 to 11.

Stage 2: Pre-Training

The second stage of soccer development, focusing on refining technical skills and developing mental attributes, from ages 12 to 15.

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Stage 3: Training

The third stage of soccer development, focused on tactics, strategy, and mental conditioning, from ages 16 to 19.

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Stage 4: Post Training

The final stage of soccer development, focusing on peak physical performance, technical refinement, and mental resilience, from ages 19 to 21.

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Psychomotricity

The study of how mental processes interact with physical movements and behavior, crucial for young soccer players.

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Golden Age of Childhood (1-4 years)

A period of rapid physical growth and development, particularly important for establishing strong foundations in soccer.

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Pre-School to School (5-9 years)

The stage of development from 5 to 9 years old, where key motor skills and coordination are established.

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Second Phase (10-13 years)

The stage of development from 10 to 13 years old, where players refine their technical abilities and develop tactical awareness.

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Puberty (14-15 years)

The period of physical maturation and hormonal changes, often accompanied by a growth spurt, which affects performance in soccer.

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Adolescence (16-18 years)

The period of transitioning from childhood to adulthood, characterized by increased cognitive abilities and emotional maturity.

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Growth Peaks

The peak period of physical growth, commonly occurring in three stages, which influences soccer development.

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Stage 1: Basic Training

The first phase of soccer training, focusing on fundamental skills, ball control, and basic tactical concepts, primarily for players 7-11 years old.

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Stage 2: Training to Build and Shape the Player

The second phase of soccer training, aimed at developing well-rounded players with advanced technical and tactical abilities, primarily for players 12-15 years old.

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Stage 3: Training for Performance

The third phase of soccer training, focusing on developing high-performance skills, sophisticated tactical thinking, and peak physical conditioning, primarily for players 16-18 years old.

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Stage 4: Training for Top Level

The fourth and final stage of soccer training, targeting reaching the highest levels of the game, focusing on peak performance, leadership, and mental toughness for players 19 years and older.

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Key Components of Performance

The fundamental skills that directly impact a player's ability to perform in a match.

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Technical Aspect: Individual Ball Control

The training objective focused on mastering individual ball control, including receiving, controlling, turning, passing, and dribbling.

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Technical & Tactical Aspect: Technical Move in a Match Situation

The training objective of combining technical skills with tactical awareness in realistic match situations.

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Collective Tactical Aspect: Integration of Players in a Team

The training objective of developing teamwork, player interconnectivity, and understanding how to function as a cohesive unit.

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Athletic and Physical Aspect: Performance-Related Psychomotor and Athletic Skills

The training objective of improving physical fitness, strength, endurance, and coordination to enhance performance.

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Psychological and Mental Aspect: Performance-Related Mental Attitudes

The training objective of developing mental focus, concentration, willpower, and emotional control to excel on the field.

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Other Aspects to be Improved: Education and Training-Related Notions

The training that goes beyond physical skills, focusing on understanding the rules, fair play, life hygiene, and sportsmanship.

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Methodology of Training (7-11 Years)

A comprehensive training program designed to develop a player's technical skills, ball control, and coordination, primarily for players aged 7-11.

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7-11 Years: Basic Training

A crucial age for early childhood development, where children discover and copy movements, learn basic skills, and develop individual ball control.

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Methodology of Training (12-15 Years)

A training method focusing on small-sided games, transitions, and tactical drills to improve decision-making, communication, and situational awareness, primarily for players aged 12-15.

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Methodology of Training (12-15 Years)

A training approach utilizing team-based drills, game scenarios, and tactical awareness to develop players’ tactical knowledge and understanding of various formations, primarily for players aged 12-15.

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Training Methodology (16-18 Years)

A training methodology that emphasizes the development of specific physical attributes like endurance, strength, speed, and flexibility, tailored for players aged 16-18.

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Training Methodology: Performance-Related Mental Attitudes

Combines mental training techniques like visualization, deep breathing, and self-talk to enhance focus, concentration, and emotional control for players aged 16-18.

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Training for Performance (16-18 Years)

The stage of development where players work on refining their skills, becoming more tactically aware, and developing a stronger mental approach to the game.

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Study Notes

Age Group Training for Soccer Players

  • The training is a learning process to develop young players for the future.
  • It is a continuum, meaning it is an ongoing process that changes over time.

Stages of Development

  • 1-4 years: This is considered the "golden age" of childhood.
  • 1 year: Infants
  • 2-4 years: Early Childhood

Age Group Training Stages

  • Stage 1 (7-11 years): Basic training. Focus on psychomotricity (addressing interactions between psychic and biological functions, including motor behavior). Develops basic skills like gesture, posture, attitude, physical activity, and motor skills.

  • Stage 2 (12-15 years): Pre-training. Focus on technical and mental aspects. This stage emphasizes building and shaping the player for the future.

  • Stage 3 (16-19 years): Training. Focus on tactics, and mental aspects. This stage aims to develop the player's performance capabilities.

  • Stage 4 (19-21 years): Post-training. The emphasis is on physical condition, technical and mental aspects. Goal is top-level training, developing players for top skill levels.

Growth Peaks

  • 1-5 years: First growth peak
  • 6-13 years: Second growth peak
  • 14-18 years: End of growth

Training Stages (Summary)

  • Stage 1 (7-11 years): Basic.
  • Stage 2 (12-15 years): Building/shaping the player for the future.
  • Stage 3 (16-18 years): Preparing for performance.
  • Stage 4 (19+ years): Training for top levels.

Training Objectives

  • Technical Aspect: Individual ball control.
  • Technical & Tactical Aspect: Technical moves within match situations (1vs1, etc.) and collective tactical aspects (integration of players in games).
  • Athletic & Physical Aspects: Developing performance-related psychomotor and athletic skills (e.g., athletic stamina and coordinated physical movements).
  • Psychological & Mental Aspects: Developing performance-related mental attitudes.
  • Other Aspects: Improving educational and training concepts.

Training Methodology (7-11 years)

  • Focus on developing a repertoire of skilled technical moves, confidence, and coordination.
  • Activities include ball control drills, receiving, passing, dribbling, and feinting, under pressure and fatigue.

Training Methodology (12-15 years)

  • Focus on defending and attacking in match situations.
  • Activities include developing tactical awareness, transitioning between positions (e.g., rapid switches between attack and defense) and understanding tactical relationships between players.

Training Methodology (16-18 years)

  • Focus on performance improvement, stabilization of techniques, and development of technical work by position and team unit.
  • Activities include complex technical drills under pressure, fine-tuning individual skills, and developing tactical awareness.

Education and Training Concepts

  • Personal preparation of players: Emphasizes life hygiene, nutrition, understanding the body, methods of recovery, knowledge of game laws and fair play, managing school life and career, a general culture around sports, and avoiding doping.
  • Individual training sessions: Emphasizes effective small group and individual techniques for team performance improvements.

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