Thursday, 20 February 2020

THE WHAT-WHY-HOW BHFC MINI SOCCER

Coach 
Stuart Blake UEFA B- Youth award-AFPE Level 3- Futsal Level 2- Rugby league level 1 
British Amateur weight lifting association Level 1 
Ironman Triathlete 
 


WHAT 
I was asked to lead the mini soccer by the club in 2016 we start at u/4-u/6, I want to give the kids a good start, from working in schools I understand just kicking a football wont give you the skills you need long term.  

Why 
 For me its all about FUNdemental movement and hand eye coordination, mix this with a great relaxed environment and i think were onto a winner, we  get the parents involved ( they always bring their boots!!) Young children may want to just partner with their friend, a parent, their grand parents, a brother, we  just want them active for 45 mins - an hour, the last 15 mins is play time, lots of stations they can just "play" 

How 
We want to create a playground kind of feel, some of these kids have only been walking a year and we want them to stay in a area with a boundary, stand in line! and listen to every word we say! Lots of games which involve them working out the answers, as opposed to me telling them, not just kicking a football, i believe if we can create a great environment at the club where kids feel safe and relaxed, this will foster happier children . By adding in movement skills and throwing and catching if the kids decide in a few years Football is not for them we have given them movement skills to take away  that can transfer to other sports  


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