2026 ADVANCED Skills Development Program Information:
The Advanced Skills Development Program is for our older age group – 9-12 years, this program is for children who want to advance to the next level with their Football.
TERM 1 2026: 9-week program (Ages 9-12yrs)
📍 Location: Ian McLennan Park
🗓 Start Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 – Monday 30th March 2026
🗓 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Price: $295 – (TERM 1 fees include $55 fee for compulsory uniform & NSW insurance fee)
Why Join?
✅ Professional coaching tailored to young players
✅ Fun, inclusive, and structured training environment
✅ Skill-based development to enhance confidence and game understanding
✅ Suitable for beginners and those looking to refine their skills
Program Focus Areas
Our development program prioritizes four fundamental skill areas essential for football excellence:
1. First Touch
- Attack: Controlling the ball with all permitted body parts to maintain possession.
- Defence: Applying immediate pressure to the ball carrier.
2. 1v1 Play
- Attacking: Change of direction, fakes, feints, and stop/start movements.
- Defending: Winning 1v1 duels and retaining possession.
3. Striking the Ball
- Attack: Precision in short and long-range passing, shooting, crossing, and heading.
- Defence: Delaying, intercepting, tackling, and blocking shots.
4. Running with the Ball
- Speeding into open space.
- Recognizing and exploiting space while in motion.
- Driving forward to commit defenders.
Player Development
Beyond technical skills, our program fosters key traits necessary for football success:
- Effective communication with teammates.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to improvement.
- Desire to both defend and attack dynamically.
- Confidence to perform under pressure.
- Emotional control during matches.
- Respect for teammates, coaches, and the game.
Register now and be part of an exciting skills development journey at Ian McLennan Park!
For more details or enquiries, please contact us : flare@footballsouthcoast.com
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