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Characteristics of U10 Soccer Players Fourth & Fifth Grade

Characteristics of U10 Soccer Players Fourth & Fifth Grade. Physical Development Mental Development Social Development. Physical Development. Boys and girls begin to develop separately. Ability to stay physically active increased. Physical Development.

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Characteristics of U10 Soccer Players Fourth & Fifth Grade

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  1. Characteristics of U10Soccer PlayersFourth & Fifth Grade Physical Development Mental Development Social Development

  2. Physical Development • Boys and girls begin to develop separately. • Ability to stay physically active increased.

  3. Physical Development • More prone than adults to heat injury. • Affected by accelerated heat loss, increasing risk of hypothermia.

  4. Physical Development • Greater diversity in playing ability. • Physically mature individuals demonstrate stronger motor skills.

  5. Mental Development • Lengthened attention span, ability to sequence thought and actions. • Pace factor becoming developed – they are starting to think ahead. • Intrinsically motivated to play.

  6. Mental Development • Demonstrate increased rescreativity: • bring ball and water to practice • tuck in jersey & pull socks up • “carry own stuff” • Repetitive technique very important, but it MUST BE DYNAMIC NOT STATIC!

  7. Social Development • May initiate play on their own. • Continued positive reinforcement needed. • Explanations must still be brief, concise and purposeful.

  8. Social Development • Team identification important. • Peer pressure significant. • Adult outside of the family may take on added significance.

  9. Characteristics of U10 Children • Lengthened attention span. • Team oriented. • Still in motion, but not as busy . . . Will hold still long enough for a short explanation.

  10. Characteristics of U10 Children • Psychologically becoming more firm and confident. • Boys and girls beginning to develop separately. • Gross and small motor skills becoming much more refined.

  11. Characteristics of U10 Children • Prefer team type balls and equipment. • PACE FACTOR BECOMING DEVELOPED - DO THINK AHEAD.

  12. Characteristics of U10 Children • Some are becoming serious about their play. • Enjoy the uniforms, team association. • Are now more inclined toward wanting to play rather than being told to play.

  13. Coaching Methods • Coach = Facilitator • Makes the training player-centered • Asks guiding questions • Creates problem solving opportunities • Positively reinforces players • Simple to complex activities • Time • Space • Players

  14. Coaching Methods • How to Coach… • Coaching at a stoppage • Coaching during flow of play • Guided Questioning… • “How could you…” • “Is there another way to…” • “What happens if you…”

  15. Typical U10 Training Session • Should not exceed 1 hour and 15 min. • Warm-up, partner and small group activities, stretching. (15 min.) • Introduce small group activities (4-6 players).

  16. Typical U10 Training Session • Add more directional games. Play to targets and/or zones. (25 min.) • Conclude with small-sided game 6v6 with GK’s. (25 min.) • Finish with cool down activity (10 minutes)

  17. U10 Tactical Sign • Awareness of Width & Direction

  18. Coaching Activities Checklist • Are the activities fun? • Are the activities organized? • Are the players involved in the activities? • Is creativity and decision making being used?

  19. Coaching Activities Checklist • Are the spaces used appropriate? • Is the coach’s feedback appropriate? • Is the coach guiding or controlling the players in the activity? • Are there implications for the game?

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