Explorers Mini – U9 Blues
Manager : Paul Matthew
Training : Saturday 9-10am : Sipson Recreational Ground
Contact
Club Secretary Natalie : 07588 382758 or secretary@explorersfootballclub.com
Explorers U9 Blues train on Saturday mornings coached by Paul Matthew (FA Level 1) – coaches have full DBS certification, First Aid, and Child Safeguarding training.
Matches are 7 v 7 and played within the
Thames Valley Football Development League
Player development is key to our coaching. We train to the FA Long-Term Player Development (Four Corner model) where we focus on :
- Technical: Ball control, Possession, Positioning, Foot Skills, Understanding Pressure, Making Space, and Group play.
- Psychological: Decision Making, Gaining confidence, Patience, Making and Learning from Mistakes, Rules, and Awareness
- Physical: Movement On/Off the ball, Co-ordination, Conditioning/ Health, and Challenges
- Social: Communication, Self-Esteem, and Teamwork