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Welcome to PEP Sports School’s Elite Soccer Training Program, where we cultivate young talent to reach their highest potential. Our program is meticulously designed for players aged 7 to 15, offering a structured and progressive pathway from foundational skills to advanced tactical understanding.
Program Structure

U-7: Foundation Phase

  • Basic Skills: Introduction to fundamental skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control.

  • Fun Activities: Engaging drills and activities to instill a love for the game.

  • Small-Sided Games: 3v3 and 4v4 games to promote more touches on the ball and quicker decision-making.

  • Motor Skills Development: Focus on coordination, balance, and agility through playful exercises.

U-7 to U-9 (6-8 years old)

Goals:
  • Develop basic motor skills.
  • Introduce fundamental football techniques.
  • Foster a love for the game.

U-9: Development Phase

  • Advanced Basics: Refining basic skills with more emphasis on accuracy and control.

  • Positional Awareness: Introduction to basic positions and roles on the field.

  • Teamwork: Encouraging cooperation and communication through 5v5 and 7v7 games.

  • Game Understanding: Beginning to understand the rules and strategies of the game.

Training Focus:

1. Technical Skills:
  • Ball control: dribbling, passing, and receiving.
  • Basic shooting techniques.
  • Introduction to juggling and simple tricks.
2. Physical Development:
  • Agility and coordination drills.
  • Fun games to improve speed and flexibility.
  • Balance exercises.
3. Tactical Understanding:
  • Basic understanding of positions and roles.
  • Simple attacking and defending concepts.
  • Small-sided games (3v3, 4v4).
4. Psychological Aspects:
  • Encourage enjoyment and creativity.
  • Build confidence through positive reinforcement.
  • Promote teamwork and fair play.
5. Session Structure:
  • Warm-up with fun, dynamic activities.
  • Skill-based drills in small groups.
  • Short, high-intensity games.
  • Cool down with stretching and a recap of the session.

U-11: Intermediate Phase

  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced technical skills including first touch, ball protection, and aerial control.

  • Tactical Basics: Introduction to tactical concepts such as spacing, movement off the ball, and simple team formations.

  • Physical Conditioning: Age-appropriate strength, speed, and agility training.

  • Match Play: 7v7 and 9v9 games to develop match awareness and tactical understanding.

Training Focus:

1. Technical Skills:
  • Advanced dribbling and passing techniques.
  • Shooting with both feet.
  • Improved first touch and ball control under pressure.
2. Physical Development:
  • Speed and agility training.
  • Strength and conditioning exercises using body weight.
  • Endurance training through fun, game-based activities.
3. Tactical Understanding:
  • Positioning and movement off the ball.
  • Understanding formations (e.g., 7v7, 9v9).
  • Introduction to defensive and attacking principles.
4. Psychological Aspects:
  • Develop focus and discipline.
  • Foster resilience and coping strategies for setbacks.
  • Encourage leadership and communication on the field.
5. Session Structure:
  • Warm-up with dynamic stretches and ball work.
  • Technical drills emphasizing precision and control.
  • Tactical games focusing on decision-making.
  • Match play to apply learned concepts.
  • Cool down with static stretches and a team talk.

U-13: Performance Phase

  • Complex Techniques: Mastery of complex techniques and skills under pressure.

  • Advanced Tactics: Understanding of advanced tactical concepts, including defensive and attacking principles, transitions, and set pieces.

  • Physical Development: Enhanced focus on physical conditioning, including endurance, flexibility, and strength training.

  • Competitive Edge: Participation in competitive matches and tournaments to apply skills in real-game situations.

    Goals:

  • Advanced technical and tactical skills.
  • Optimize physical fitness and conditioning.
  • Develop a competitive mindset.

Training Focus:

1. Technical Skills:
  • Mastery of ball control, dribbling, and passing under high pressure.
  • Advanced shooting techniques and finishing.
  • Skills specific to positions (e.g., goalkeeping, defending, midfield play).
2. Physical Development:
  • Comprehensive strength and conditioning programs.
  • Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) drills.
  • Injury prevention exercises, focusing on flexibility and core strength.
3. Tactical Understanding:
  • In-depth understanding of various formations and systems of play.
  • Advanced defensive and offensive strategies.
  • Role-specific tactics and responsibilities.
4. Psychological Aspects:
  • Mental toughness and competitive edge.
  • Goal setting and performance analysis.
  • Stress management and concentration techniques.
5. Session Structure:
  • Warm-up with sport-specific dynamic movements.
  • High-intensity technical and tactical drills.
  • Scenario-based training (e.g., set pieces, counter-attacks).
  • Full-sized match play for practical application.
  • Cool down with comprehensive stretching and recovery routines.

U-15: Competitive Phase

  • High-Level Skills: Fine-tuning of high-level skills and techniques with an emphasis on consistency and precision.

  • Strategic Play: In-depth understanding of game strategy, including in-game decision-making and adapting to different play styles.

  • Physical Peak: Peak physical conditioning to ensure optimal performance, including tailored fitness programs and recovery strategies.

  • Mental Toughness: Development of mental resilience through sports psychology sessions, focusing on concentration, confidence, and handling pressure.

  • Leadership and Team Dynamics: Encouraging leadership skills and understanding team dynamics to foster a cohesive team environment.

Elite Training in Football: U-15 to U-17

Goals:
  • Master advanced technical skills.
  • Develop complex tactical understanding.
  • Optimize physical conditioning.
  • Build a strong mental and emotional foundation for high-level competition.

Training Focus:

1. Technical Skills:
  • Ball Control and Dribbling:
  • Mastery of ball control under pressure and in tight spaces.
  • Advanced dribbling techniques, including feints and quick direction changes.
  • Passing and Receiving:
  • Precision passing over various distances and with both feet.
  • First touch control under game-like conditions.
  • Shooting and Finishing:
  • Advanced finishing techniques with both feet and different parts of the body.
  • Emphasis on accuracy and decision-making in scoring positions.
  • Position-Specific Skills:
  • Goalkeepers: Advanced shot-stopping, distribution, and communication.
  • Defenders: Tackling, marking, and ball distribution under pressure.
  • Midfielders: Vision, playmaking, and transitional play.
  • Forwards: Movement off the ball, positioning, and finishing.
2. Physical Development:
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Customized strength training programs focusing on core, legs, and upper body.
  • Plyometrics and explosive power development.
  • Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ):
  • Advanced drills to enhance acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movements.
  • Reaction time and quick decision-making exercises.
  • Endurance
  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) to build cardiovascular fitness.
  • Continuous endurance training for sustained performance.
  • Injury Prevention
  • Flexibility exercises, dynamic and static stretching routines.
  • Incorporating balance and stability workouts to prevent injuries.
3. Tactical Understanding:
  • Formations and Systems
  • In-depth understanding of various formations (e.g., 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 3-5-2).
  • Adaptability to different tactical systems and styles of play.
  • Game Strategy
  • Advanced concepts in attacking and defending as a unit.
  • Transition play, pressing strategies, and set-piece execution.
  • Role-Specific Tactics
  • Detailed study and practice of roles within the team structure.
  • Emphasis on communication and coordination among players.
4. Psychological Aspects:
  • Mental Toughness
  • Techniques to handle pressure and maintain focus during high-stakes matches.
  • Building resilience through coping strategies for setbacks and failures.
  • Goal Setting and Motivation
  • Setting short-term and long-term performance goals.
  • Maintaining motivation through continuous improvement and self-assessment.
  • Leadership and Team Dynamics:
  • Developing leadership qualities and taking responsibility on the field.
  • Enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
  • Performance Analysis
  • Using video analysis to review performances and identify areas for improvement.
  • Implementing feedback from coaches and peers to refine skills.
5. Session Structure:
  • Warm-up
  • Sport-specific dynamic movements and stretching.
  • Ball work to get into the rhythm of the session.
  • Technical Drills
  • High-intensity drills focused on precision and consistency.
  • Position-specific technical training.
  • Tactical Drills
  • Small-sided games to apply tactical concepts.
  • Scenario-based training (e.g., playing out from the back, counter-attacks).
  • Match Play
  • Full-sized matches to integrate technical and tactical training.
  • Emphasis on applying learned concepts in a competitive setting.