Here is a program that I used with a senior Mens State Team.zip It might give you an alternative set of sessions for your club.
This is the copy given to the players before training commenced.
Session Explanations 1. Pre Warm Up is where you are waiting for players to assemble on the park. Rather than let the keen ones stand around, I have some fun routines that get the players started. As the group gets bigger and the session time arrives you should have all the players doing a pre warm up routine. These should be light sessions but some are quite important for the following sessions. 2. The stretching (G191) is important and should be devised specifically for soccer. It should cover sitting and standing stretches of various muscle groups. If it is wet use standing stretches only. Note: In the following you should stretch only after a Warm Up (lap of the oval etc. - never stretch cold muscles). 3. The Warm Up is designed to get the core temperature up so that players are ready to start the Skill Developments or Match Practice. When a light sheen appears on a player's forehead you have core temperature. This is sometimes an introductory grid or routine for the session ahead. 4. The Skill Developments is a fitness/skills component with various soccer ball skills involved. In many instances it will provide a basis for the Match Practice by developing passing, dribbling, shooting, etc. skills that may follow in the Match Practice. It may however just be a drill that covers another aspect of the game or a fun skill's session.
Note: If coaching Juniors (under 11) you may only need to use the Skill Developments. The Match Practice in most instances is the advance part of the session. In many sessions the Skill Developments used can often be reversed to develop either attacking or defending skills. It will depend on what element of coaching you want to concentrate on as to how you use the drill. In many instances' players change places after each move and change from attacker to become the defender in the progress of the drill. I have found that this gives players a more encompassing view of the various aspects of each role. However you may wish to modify the Skill Developments so that only attackers attack and defenders defend, depending on how many players you have at training.5. The Match Routine is where we simulate the roles of players in game situations often in match play conditions or where more advanced techniques and skills are developed. Here is where we develop defending, attacking, set pieces, etc. In senior teams this component is very important especially for premier league standard. You should split defenders, midfield and attackers into specific roles. When I move onto Match Practices I often insist on defenders being separate from midfield players and from attacking players, so that those particular skills are sharpened in simulated game roles. I also use the Match Practice to develop my strategies for that particular team. Some of the Match Practice may be an extension of the Skill Developments and it is in these drills that you should concentrate on defenders v's attackers, etc. There are many grids and drills to choose from and you may find that one routine suits your particular team strategy better than another. You will need to select and mix grids from the appropriate folders and the following samples show you how I have put together my season. 6. The Game may reflect what we have been doing in our session. It is NEVER just a game! It is always conditioned and players should be developing skills in preparation for their normal league or cup fixtures. If you can get another person to supervise the game then this is YOUR opportunity to take out individuals for concentrated coaching. 7. The warm down is a very short segment but is very important. (G126 end) Is reduced stretching and a gradual cooling of the muscles using slow jogging and walking. It should be followed by a shower to relax the muscles completely.
Stae Team Men Pre Season Sample 1 State Team Men Season Sample 2 Week 1 Session 1 Time 120 min Week 4 Session 4 Time 120 min 1. Pre-warm up
10 Min 1. Pre-warm up
10 Min 2. Stretching exercises after lap of oval
10 Min 2. Stretching exercises after lap of oval 10 Min 3. Warm up
5 Min 3. Warm up
5 Min 4. Skill Developments
20 Min 4. Skill Developments
20 Min 5. Match Practice
20 Min 5. Match Practice
20 Min 6. Game
191 G014 Man for Man Game
15 Min 6. Game
15 Min 7. Warm down
10 Min
End
7. Warm down
10 Min
End
As an amateur Team we were invited to play in the PSF (Professional Soccer Federation) night series against professional teams
2. Arafura Games (National Titles) Darwin April 24th to May 3 with pre game tour to Singapore April 20th - 24th
INTRODUCTION
The time scale for team preparation for the night series is very restricted (six weeks would normally be required to get a team match fit). However once committed the team will develop through game participation and training, during the series, to full fitness and match preparedness. The team will gain teamwork and interactive skills that should bond a strong team framework.
NIGHT SERIES
Introductory Session Sunday 3rd of January 1993 10.00am Light Warm up, Stretching and game
1st Training session Tuesday 5th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina and fitness Level 0
2nd Training session Thursday 7th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina and fitness Level 0
3rd Training session Sunday 10th 10.00am to 12 noon Tactics
4th Training session Tuesday 12th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tactics and Game
5th Training session Thursday 14th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tests - Level 1 Fitness
6th Training session 17th of January (Sunday) Tactics and game
7th Training session 19th January (Tuesday) Stamina and Fitness Level 2
8th Training session 21st January (Thursday) Sharpness game situations Level 2
9th Training session 26th January (Tuesday) Tests Fitness Level 2
10th Training session 28th January (Thursday) Fitness session Level 3 11th Training session 2nd February (Tuesday) Match conditions Level 3
12th Training session 4th February (Thursday) Tactics polishing
Game 6th February (Saturday firendly v's Spearwood lost 5:4))
(Sunday) 3rd of January 1993 10.00 am 12 noon Introductory Session all players includes introduction and aims (target for team).
Light training some elements of fitness more emphasis on stretching and warm up. - trainer to take stretching and warm up sessions. (Can be provided by me if special state team work required).
Game 30 minutes each way. (Referee required and linesmen if available).
Squad reduced to 20 players. Named for Night Series
1st Training session (Tuesday) 5th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina Fitness session. (See Sample session sheet) Level 1
These sessions will vary from the list below
2nd Training session (Thursday) 7th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina Fitness and Speed session. Level 1
3rd Training session (Sunday) 10th Tactics
4th Training session (Tuesday) 12th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tactics and Fitness Level 2.
Stretching session: heading tennis
Sprints and some plyometrics/PNF Stretches
Shooting drill G011 & G011 reverse
Turning defenders coaching session G013
Game 2 touch soccer
Warm down
5th Training session Thursday 14th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina, Fitness to Level 2
16th January (Saturday) I attend games to assess opposition
6th Training session 17th of January (Sunday) Morning Training Session or possible Game (in house ) Gold v White. or Light training session. Level 3
7th Training session 19th January (Tuesday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Level 3 Fitness - Speed Test (Phosphate) Level 3
8th Training session 21st January (Thursday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sharpness and Game Situations Level 4
9th Training session 26th January (Tuesday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Fitness Test - Phased 20mt run Level 4
10th Training session 28th January (Thursday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Fitness Session Level 4
11th Training session 2nd February (Tuesday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Speed Test - (Phosphate) Match Conditions Restarts Set Pieces Level 4
12th Training session 4th February (Thursday) 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tactics Polishing Level 2 light session
WA Amateur State Team Night Series 1993 | ||||
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WASSA Amateur Squad | Opposition | Result | Goal scorers | |
WA Amateur State Team | v's | Srirling Toscany | Won 2:1 | Garic,Weeks |
WA Amateur State Team | v's | Balga | Won 3:1 | Kilroy,Mayers,Norrie |
WA Amateur State Team | v's | Melville Corinthian | Won 3:2 | Kilroy,Newcombe,Ithier |
WA Amateur State Team | v's | Armadale Park | Won 5:1 | Marley 3,Newcombe,Mackie |
WA Amateur State Team Semi-Final | v's | Gosnells Ferndale | Lost 1:3 | Marley |
WA Amateur State Team Play off 3/4 | v's | Armadale Park | Lost 3:4 | Kilroy,Mayers,Sayers |
Place 4th |
ARAFURA GAMES PRE TOUR TRAINING
1st Training session Tuesday 16th 7.00pm to 9.00pm Level 3 Fitness - 5 v 5 Teams - Man for Man marking
2nd Training session Tuesday 23rd 7.00pm to 9.00pm Tactics - set pieces 27th March - GAME: Bunbury - Shaw Thompson Trophy 3.00pm
3rd Training session Tuesday 30th 7.00pm to 9.00pm Speed Test - Dealing with crosses - re starts
4th Training session Tuesday 6th 7.00pm to 9.00pm Attacking/Switching strikers
11th April - GAME: Sarawak Venue & time to be confirmed.
5th Training session Tuesday 13th 7.00pm to 9.00pm Tactics / Fitness Test
6th Training session Thursday 15th 7.00pm to 9.00pm Restarts/Defensive Wall
7th Possible - Training Session Saturday 17th 2.00pm - 4.00pm Tactics polishing (If required)
1st Training session Tuesday 16th March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina Fitness session. (See Sample session sheet)
2nd Training session Thursday 18th March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina Fitness and Speed session.
3rd Training session Tuesday 23rd March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Fitness .
4th Training session Thursday 25th March 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Stamina Fitness to Level 2
5th Training sessionTuesday 30th March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Level 3 Fitness - Speed Test (Phosphate)
6th Training session Thursday 1st April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sharpness and Game Situations
7th Training session Tuesday 6th April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Fitness Test - Phased 20mt run
8th Training session Thursday 8th April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Fitness Session - may be a night game if Arafura Games are night games
9th Training session Tuesday13th April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Speed Test - (Phosphate) Match Conditions Restarts Set Pieces
10th Training session Thursday15th April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tactics
17th April (Saturday) Game
11th Training Session Tuesday 20th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Stamina Fitness and Speed
12th Training session Thursday 22nd April 6.30pm to 8.30pm Lighter session with tactics and skill improvement players track suits and kit allocation.
Departure and Tour April 24th to May 3rd
Training on tour limited by games.
Training between fixture days is light and concentrates on relaxation, swimming, heading tennis, 5-A-Side soccer etc.
Tour notes: we played two games in Singapore then travelled to Darwin for the Arafura Games arriving at 2 am with our first game at 9 am that day after registration and border controls in the hotel by 4:30 am, We left for first game at 8 am.
During this tournament we played in a shortened version of the National Australian Amateur Titles losing both games. But played against National Teams like Indonesia who were very strong, Sarawak Unlucky to lose by last minute goal.
Competition | Opposition | Result | Goal Scorers |
International Friendly |
Singapore Recreation Club |
Won 2:3 |
Marley 3 |
International Friendly |
Singapore Under 23's |
Drew 0:0 |
|
Arafura Games |
Sarawak |
Lost 2:3 |
Weeks, Garic |
Australia National Titles |
South Australia |
Lost 0:3 |
|
Australia National Titles |
Northern Territory |
Lost 1:4 |
Mayers |
Arafura Games |
Indonesia |
Lost 1:2 |
Newcombe |
Arafura Games |
Australian Combined Services |
Won 2:1 |
Newcombe, Kilroy |
Arafura Games |
Brunei |
Won 15:2 |
Garic 8, Weeks 2, Norrie 2, Kilroy, Kazmer, O.G. |
International Friendly |
Mindil Aces |
Won 4:1 |
Marley 2, Norrie, Kazmer |
Arafura Games |
Finished 3rd |
Last Arafura game we needed to win by 6 goals |
The Arafura Games proved a strong test for the team, having played so well against a strong Singapore U23 team we were rushed into the first Arafura game and playing two or three games in 10 days took it's toll on the squad. We managed 3rd place in the Arafura Games and I retired from WASSA State Team Coaching after this because I was also coaching the Women's State Team and felt my committments were too excessive whilst working full time as well. I was voted WA Coach of the year in 1993 a very proud moment.
Peter J Faulks
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