The Boot Room
Issue 01 August 2011
Grassroots/ U9-U14
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At the grassroots by Pete Sturgess, FA National Coach 5-11
Coaches at all levels of the game operate on a spectrum between beginner and expert. Progression requires
dedication and time, as well as support and guidance.
Grassroots football revolves around the many coaches, parents and volunteers who take to our parks, pitches and school halls to coach our young players. Watching players develop and learn can bring great satisfaction. However, when things don’t go to plan, coaching can feel like a very lonely pursuit. All those who have worked with players will know what it feels like to deliver a practice session that looked perfect on paper, but failed when players were added to the equation.
Coaches at all levels of the game operate on a spectrum between beginner and expert. Progression requires dedication and time, as well as support and guidance. The aim of this series, running over the next three editions of Watering the Roots, is to encourage grassroots coaches to reflect on their position on the spectrum and provide remote support for coaches who wish to work more effectively with their young players.
The articles in this series will cover: getting to know your players; getting started and designing activities; interventions; and games.
As each group of young players is made-up of individuals at different stages of development there isn’t one definitive guide to working with players. Instead, if the hints or tips in this article encourage coaches to reflect on their practice, in turn developing a more appropriate and effective approach to working with young players, then it will have achieved its aim.
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