Coaching
Manly Vale FC proudly supports the implementation of the FFA’s current National Football Curriculum as an integral part of our junior and youth development programs.
About the Curriculum
At Manly Vale we believe the National Curriculum puts all our coaches on an equal footing by providing them with the same philosophical and training framework required to teach players of all ages and all abilities the core technical skills and key tactical aspects of the beautiful game.
To find out more, download your copy of the National Curriculum here.
~ ‘We are Football. We are Manly Vale FC.’
Junior Coaching
Overview
Our new Junior Development Program is an adaptation of the FFA National Football Curriculum and consists of two building blocks, namely the Discovery Phase (U6-U8) and the Skill Acquisition Phase (U9-U12).
The Discovery Phase | The Skill Acquisition Phase
Coaches of Manly Vale youth teams are advised to adopt the current FFA National Playing Style & the Game-Training Phase of the 1-4-3-3 formation.
There are many reasons for this, but in terms of overall player development, the 1-4-3-3 system is considered the most suitable formation for teaching younger players the fundamental principles of effective possession-based football.
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Youth Coaching
The Game Training Phase
Here the role of our youth coaches is two-fold:
- ‘To prepare players for senior football by teaching them to apply functional game skills in a team setting.’
- ‘To develop tactical awareness and decision-making through a game-related approach to training.’
U13-U17 Training Session Plans
Ball Possession (BP)
Ball Possession Opponent (BPO)
Transitioning
1-4-3-3 Formation
Position Profiles for your team can be accessed by clicking here.