FAI and Dublin City Co are running a training programme for girls age 7-12 who want to take up the game.  It takes place in Ballyfermot DCC sports centre every Thursday ....

FAI/DCC

Ballyfermot Girls Coaching Programme

2009

Venue: DCC Ballyfermot Sports Centre.  Day: Every Thursday Time: 3pm to 5pm

Age: 7yrs old to 12yrs old

Cost: €2.00

Coaches:

FAI Development Officer UEFA B

Jackie Plunkett KS2

Kieran Carey KS2

Ealish Murray KS1

Overall Objective:

• To increase girls participation in Sport/Soccer.
• To develop players technical skills to a high standard.
• To enhance the players knowledge and understanding of the game.
• Link Players into ETP and participate in FAI soccer sisters programmes.

Technical coaching sessions

Futsal practice matches

Player development record/Attendance

Club development/Links to clubs

Four weeks per topic – KS1 and KS2 Drills

1. Topic One – Control and Passing
2. Topic Two – Running with the Ball and Dribbling
3. Topic Three – Long passing and Shooting
4. Topic Four – Heading and Aerial Control

Topic Control and Structure

10mins: Warm up

10Mins: Coaching Practice/Conditioned SSG

35mins: Futsal Match

5min: Cool down – summary