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Characteristics of U12 Soccer Players Sixth & Seventh Grade

Explore the physical, mental, and social development of U12 soccer players, including key milestones and coaching methods to enhance their growth.

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Characteristics of U12 Soccer Players Sixth & Seventh Grade

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  1. Characteristics of U12Soccer PlayersSixth & Seventh Grade Physical Development Mental Development Social Development

  2. Physical Development • The average age for the beginning of pubescence in girls is 10 years with a range from 7-14; for boys, age 12 with a range from 9-16. • Dynamic and rhythmic warm-up and cool-down exercises are key the to prevention of injury.

  3. Physical Development • Overuse injuries, burnout, and high attrition rates are associated with high-intensity children’s programs that fail to stress skill development and learning enjoyment. • Begin to develop abilities to sustain complex coordinated skill sequences.

  4. Mental Development • Begins to think in abstract terms and can address tactical situations. • A systematic approach to problem solving appears at this stage; the game of soccer must present the ability to think creatively and solve problems while moving.

  5. Social Development • More TV, less unstructured play. • Beginning to spend more time with friends and less time with parents. • Popularity influences self-esteem.

  6. Social Development • Whether a child enters puberty early or late has important social and emotional implications. • Learning appropriate sex role.

  7. Social Development • Most children seek peers that are most like them in age, race, sex, and socioeconomic status. • Opportunity to introduce the value of cultural diversity. • Developing a conscience, morality, and a scale of values.

  8. 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

  9. 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…”

  10. Typical U12 Training Session • Should not exceed 1 hour and 30 min. • Warm-up, small group activities, stretching. (15 min.) • Introduce larger group/team activities (6-8 players).

  11. Typical U12 Training Session • Continue with directional games. Play to targets and/or zones. • Conclude with small-sided game 8v8 with GK’s. • Finish with cool-down activity.

  12. U12 Tactical Sign • Dawning of Tactical Awareness

  13. 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?

  14. 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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