How would this all work? Well, for starters there would have to be some changes. Firstly, no slide tackling. Slide tackling is one of the most dangerous parts of the game and for people to have fun it also needs to be safe. Futsal has survived for many years without allowing slide tackles and there […]
In my local football association, the leagues are “non-competitive” up until age 12. Although, having said this, go down to any sideline at an under 6 game and I bet you most parents will know the score. The competitions after the age of 11 start to keep track of results, tables and also gradings. Now […]
In my local competition teams start grading at the Under 9 stage. Players are graded into groups of perceived similar skill level. From U9-U11 they are placed in non-competitive groups that are usually given a name, this year it was the names of Socceroo’s and Mathilda’s players. When players enter the U12 age group players […]
Now, we told you what gradings are, but many of you reading this will want to know how to stand out and give yourself the best possible chance at making it to the level you want to. In all honesty and I will state this at the end of the post as well but if […]
In my local competition, teams start grading at the Under 9 stage. Players are graded into groups of perceived similar skill level. From U9-U11 they are placed in non-competitive groups that are usually given a name, this year it was the names of Socceroo’s and Mathilda’s players. When players enter the U12 age group players […]
Currently speaking we know football has one measure to define the outcome of a game. Goals. The team with the most goals wins we all know this. But is it potentially threatening the development of players? What has typically happened is that because kids, parents and coaches want to win they often set there teams […]
What I am proposing is that coaches be taught how to value other aspects of football not just the scoreboard. You cannot simply change the way you win games by the amount of pass, shots or time possession for example. It would be to hard to manage, teach and would certainly cause more problems than […]
Currently speaking we know football has one measure to define the outcome of a game. Goals. The team with the most goals wins we all know this. But is it potentially threatening the development of players? What has typically happened is that because kids, parents and coaches want to win they often set there teams […]
Football or soccer is an active, contact (although some would debate) sport played by millions across the world. But why should you play? I might not be a betting man, but I would be very confident in saying that almost everybody knows at least one person who plays football. Why do people do it? What […]
Lastly, unless I remember something and forget to edit this out. Football teaches us as individuals how to cope with failure, to control our emotions and resilience. Losing a football game is not a pleasant experience. It can feel heartbreaking especially if you are truly passionate about the sport. Even if you only play for […]
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