Facts About Youth Football Training

By Lila Bryant


The game of football is one of the most appreciated and embraced the world over. There are many clubs all over, and for different age groups. However, one particular caliber of trainees forms concern; the youth. This is especially because many talents are nurtured at this point, coupled with the delicate nature of exercise required. Though good practices of training are well known, there is often a disconnection between what many coaches train and what actually constitutes good training. To effectively nurture and enhance talents, youth football training must be undertaken with the carefulness and expertise it deserves.

The most important thing while engaging the youth in training is to keep it fun and interesting. Remember that football is a game and not life. Making the game so fun elicits some commitment and interest among players, this makes them to want to play again and again. The premise that winning is quite fun than losing ought to prevail, but fun should always be the thing. The kids should walk off the pitch tired but happy.

Good foundations begins with teaching the fundamentals. The kids are at their development stage and focusing on basics at this point forms the foundation of good players. The trainer should avoid engaging in quite complicated skills, unless the basics have been mastered effectively. However, only those players that have mastered these fundamentals are allowed to progress to more advanced skills. Examples of these basics include, but not limited to, solid blocking and tackle and ball catching techniques.

As a coach, ensure to teach good sportsmanship. You are entrusted with a noble role in shaping the society, which you should take seriously. Cultivate a spirit of ownership and responsibility among them to be the ones stooping fights at schools rather than breaking up and spearheading such fights. Your kids should lead by example, through the grades, effort and enthusiasm. Encourage them to help each other up after the game.

Also, try to minimize injuries by keeping the game safe. Despite the fact that football is a physical game and that injuries are part of many sports, unnecessary injuries can always be avoided. Such injuries can be avoided by good workouts and instilling a high level of discipline. Proper tools should also be employed.

A good trainer must build and sustain lasting relationships. The coach must see beyond just the scoreboard. You ought to understand that a good training is not just about a game of football. A game only ends in the field, relationships go a long way. The future of your trainees forms part of your concerned, your impact on them must be long term.

Like any other profession, be sure to face some challenges. Dealing with the young people requires some patience and understanding, particularly when it comes to choosing playing positions. Many of them prefer to play their desired dream positions. Handle such desires and ambitions with caution so as not to suppress the enthusiasm and expressions of such kids.

All in all, this is one fast-paced game that needs dozens of decisions every time. Heightening the awareness of the player is, out of doubt, a great way of setting them up for success because the more informed they are, the better the decisions they will make. Be sure to write down the coaching points and perform repetitions to enhance awareness.




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