| AGE GROUP | TECHNICAL | TACTICAL | PHYSICAL | PSYCHOLOGICAL |
| U4-U8 | Ball mastery and
combinations, Skills,
Turns | Attacking and
defending 1v1,
individual decision
making | Directional movement,
coordination and
balance | Fun, organization
and discipline |
| U9-U12 | Ball mastery,
Passing, Receiving
and Shooting
Applying techniques
under pressure | Attacking and
defending small
sided, decision making
based on nearest
teammates or opponents
Developing a style
of play | Agility, balance &
coordination.
Combining movements
| Learning to improve,
Focus |
| U13-U14 | Performing skill
consistently under
pressure and at
speed
Increased range of
passing & ball
striking | Full-sided tactics,
increased awareness of
positional play, responsibilities
and movements in
greater numbers
Enhancing the style of play | Agility, injury prevention
& athletic development
Understanding of
basic fitness | Learning to play
competitively,
collaborating with
coaches and
teammates to create
a good team
environment
|
| U15-U19 | Full range of technical
ability performed at
speed, with high
levels of consistency | Understanding of
multiple positions,
adjustments and nuances of
the game
Team works as a unit in all
facets of the game | Power, athleticism &
deeper understanding
of fitness required
to play at a high level | Performing under
pressure, playing
through adversity |