Our model for supporting coaches (below) includes courses, workshops, plenty of online resources (on this page) and we can provide one-on-one support through our Coach Development Team.
These skill development objectives describe the football skills, movements and decisions that we would like our players to be able to perform at the conclusion of the different age group bands.
All players develop at different rates so these objectives should just be viewed as a rough timeline for the football development journey and not as something that must be rigidly adhered to.
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
During these playing years, the skills that we’d like our players to focus on and aim to have acquired by the end of that period are:
To start
These links enable new coaches to gain some confidence to start coaching straight away and all coaches to quickly and simply plan complete and structured training sessions. There are enough sessions and drills to last months plus the basics on how to structure training and how to coach.
Model Training Sessions (from the FFA National Curriculum)
Football for Kids (more drills and info on session structure and how to coach)
More session planning ideas
Program Leader Session Guide and Player Activity Guide (ALDI MiniRoos)
MWFA Drills Videos (MWFA)
Skills Video Library (PlayFootball)
Learn more
Coaching in the Discovery Phase (an overview of this phase)
Player Development Guide (PlayFootball)
MWFA coaching resources (hover over the “Coaching” tab to reveal more resources)
MWFA’s Coaches Club (join this excellent group to share and network with other coaches on the Northern Beaches)
To get maximum benefit from any of these resources back up asap with one of the many free courses and take advantage of our Coach Development Team support and workshops.
You can also find all the playing rules HERE.
To start
These links enable new coaches to gain some confidence to start coaching straight away and all coaches to quickly and simply plan complete and structured training sessions. There are enough sessions and drills to last months plus the basics on how to structure training and how to coach.
Introduction to Model Training Sessions and the Model Training Sessions
More session planning ideas
MWFA Drills Videos (MWFA)
“How to motivate and energise your team” (video)
Skill Acquisition Manual
Learn more
Skill Acquisition Phase Foundations
Player Development Guide
MWFA coaching resources (hover over the “Coaching” tab to reveal more resources)
MWFA’s Coaches Club (join this excellent group to share and network with other coaches on the Northern Beaches)
Skill Training Course Handbook
To get maximum benefit from any of these resources back up asap with one of the many free courses and take advantage of our Coach Development Team support and workshops.
You can also find all the playing rules HERE.
To start
These links enable new coaches to gain some confidence to start coaching straight away and all coaches to quickly and simply plan complete and structured training sessions. There are enough sessions and drills to last months plus the basics on how to structure training and how to coach.
Introduction to Model Training Sessions and the Model Training Sessions
More session planning ideas
MWFA Drills Videos (MWFA)
FFA National Curriculum – Game Training Phase (videos)
1-4-3-3 Formation Principles
“How to motivate and energise your team” (video)
“Football fitness and strength training” (video)
“Solving football problems in Game Training” (video)
Learn more
Game Training Phase Objectives
Player Development Guide
MWFA coaching resources (hover over the “Coaching” tab to reveal more resources)
MWFA’s Coaches Club (join this excellent group to share and network with other coaches on the Northern Beaches)
Game Training Course Handbook
To get maximum benefit from any of these resources back up asap with one of the many free courses and take advantage of our Coach Development Team support and workshops.
Planning sessions
Senior Training Course Handbook
Introduction to Model Training Sessions and the Model Training Sessions
1-4-3-3 Formation Principles
MWFA coaching resources (hover over the “Coaching” tab to reveal more resources)
Other useful items ..
“How to motivate and energise your team” (video)
“FFA National Curriculum – Game Training Phase (videos)” (videos)
“Solving football problems in Game Training” (videos)
“Football fitness and strength training” (videos)
Gwynne Berry, professional coach, formerly a Technical Coach at West Ham and Crystal Palace Academies and also a previous coach of Seaforth Academy, has produced an on line program of technical video’s useful to both coaches and players directly.
https://www.thecoachingmanual.com/
A useful website recommended by our Premier League coaches.
https://au-football.s2s.net/home/
The FFA’s Online Coaching and Training Platform S2S
Seaforth FC has a Coach Development Team staffed by FFA/AFC accredited coaches and experienced Seaforth FC coaches.
Their aim is to enhance all club coaches’ confidence and enjoyment of coaching and their ability to develop their players.
Find out all about our Coach Development Team HERE.
Although the rules around social distancing are becoming less stringent, it’s useful to be able to plan sessions so that your players always are engaged and yet still maintaining social distancing.
Click HERE for some helpful hints on how to plan and set up your session.
Click HERE to see some great football training drill resources which are all designed for use now or with minimal or no modifications while social distancing rules apply.
Find out all about upcoming courses and workshops HERE.
Seaforth F.C. understands that players develop at different rates and football development can rank anywhere from 1 to 100 on a young player’s priority list. We want to provide an environment for everyone to improve and enjoy themselves at the same time regardless of age or division.
In terms of football specific goals, our club aims to produce technically proficient, intelligent footballers who’s footballing ability, intelligence and game awareness will be complimented by physical attributes such as strength, speed and size. We want to create players capable of winning matches with individual brilliance, all the while being able to play in a system that adheres to the Seaforth FC Playing Style Statement.
We also place a high value on the importance of developing the character of the person as well as their playing skills. We want our coaches to teach and promote respect on and off the pitch towards team-mates, opposition players, referees, coaches, parents, club officials and towards the club as a whole. This character also ensures players have a strong sense of the meaning of team work as well as discipline and hard work on and off the field.
Our club’s playing style that we ask all of our coaches from W10/U10 and up to integrate into their coaching is:
