Try to get the kids training on small courts

to encourage better close control and first touches. Samcd84 makes a good point but you shouldn't overuse that type of training because it can stifle the kids individual skill that you want to be encouraging. Persist with the type of training that will benefit the kids long term, even if it takes time to work, build them up slowly with simple routines and keep challenging them to better their ability while still keeping things fun.

Also try to base training on technique rather than what's best to win, winning games at youth level is fairly irrelevant until the kids reach the age of 14, you'd be amazed out how many youth coaches sacrifice he kids development in order to fulfill their own failed fantasies, big kids at the back who have a big kick, quick ones up front, playing long ball etc.

Posted By: Common Sense Police, May 28, 19:25:42