The ESS Way
The ESS Way
Overview
Our focus is to support all players within East Select Soccer to develop them into high quality soccer players, while also providing players with qualities that will enable them to become successful in all walks of life.
ESS Development stages:
Introduction (U9/U11)
Learning Fundamentals (U11/U12)
Roles, positions and tasks of the team (U13-U14)
Specific qualities for positions to maximize their contributions to the team (U15+).
Our coaches will support each player’s needs while also helping develop them in different areas of the game.
Technical:
Our coaches will build the technical foundations of the East Select Soccer player starting from U9 through the use of one on one development with the ball, pool play practices, and direct instruction.
Values: EAST
Enthusiasm
We believe that each player, coach, and parent should come with an attitude that expresses interest, joy and eagerness to learn
Accountability
We believe that each player, coach and parent should hold themselves to the mission and values of the club. They should demonstrate these values in all parts of the community.
Sportsmanship
We believe that each player, coach, and parent should follow the golden rule of treating others the way you want to be treated. Coaches and parents should be the leading example of respect on and off the field.
Teamwork
We believe that each player, coach and parent should work together as a team to achieve the mission as a club to develop each player to become the best soccer player they can be while gaining the skills to be successful in all walks of life.
4-8 years
Sessions to create understanding of the game of football in a fun environment.
Balance and coordination work.
Multi area touches and skills
Sessions to create understanding of the game of soccer in a fun environment
Concentration of technique work with both feet
9-12 Years
Speed/agility/balance and coordination
Skills to beat opponents/attacking flair
Receiving skills and movement to create time on the ball
Introduction of position specific roles and responsibilities
Reinforcement of wear foot passing/receiving/shooting
12-18 years
Mental/physiological side of the game-as an individual and as a team
Individual training programmes to succeed
Match and Tournament preparation
Leadership skills-gaining experience and qualifications in the laws and teaching of organization of the game.
The ESS Player
Role of the Goalkeeper (1)
Strong shot stopping
Demonstrate bravery and clear communication
POsitional awareness (in relation to the ball)
Decision making (When to play short/long)
Be comfortable with the ball at their feet
Concentration
Role of the Full Backs (2 & 3)
Strong in the tackle
Effective defender 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2
Speed (short and long distances)
Ability to get up and down the pitch
Knowledge of correct covering distances
Able to get forward and support
Effective delivery in the final third
Role of the Center Backs (4 & 5)
Capable defender 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2
Comfortable on the ball
Range of passing
Positional and tactical awareness
Speed (short, medium and distances)
Ariel threat
Effective communicator and leader
Role of the midfielders (6 & 8)
Can get forward and score goals
Able to win the ball back
High, consistent work rate
Can receive on half turn and switch play
Good awareness in and out of possession
Clever on the ball and able to create
Role of the Midfielder (10)
Clever and creates opportunities
Can find positions in between opposition lines
Long and short range finishing
Comfortable in possession and able to beat players
Links up play from midfield to center forwards
Execute forward passes in behind opposition
Role of the center forwards (9)
Able to score goals (variety of methods)
Can run with the ball and beat players
Speed (short, medium and distances)
Quality passing and control
Good work rate
Hold up the ball and bring others into attack
Intelligent movement
Role of the wide Midfielders (7 & 11)
Can run with the ball and beat players 1 vs 1
Speed and good acceleration
Can create and score goals
Understanding of the role (width, and when to play narrow)
The 5 C’s
Confidence
Describes a players self-belief in their skills and ability to achieve goals.
A confident player:
-wants the ball when the team is losing or underpressure
-maintains positive body language at all times
-Displays inventive or creative play, rather than playing cautiously
-Is opportunity focused and uses positive self talk to lead themselves forward through set backs and challenges
Commitment:
Describes how motivated a player is
A committed player:
-Consistently gives high effort in training and matches
-Feels a sense of achievement from learning new skills and mastering tasks
-Believes that practice and hard work leads to improvement
-Takes on difficult challenges
-Is not afraid to make mistakes
Control:
Can describe how well a player can control and manage their emotions
A player with excellent control:
-Feels engaged with energy yet composed before game
-Keeps calm under pressure and helps to keep teammates focused
-Recovering quickly from mistakes or setbacks in the game, by putting energy into the next important task
-Does not dwell on disappointing performance
Concentration:
Describes a players ability to focus their attention on the right thing at the right time
A player with excellent concentration:
-Is not easily distracted from their identified roles on the pitch, and never lets complacency set in
-Stays focused on what is relevant to their position
-Is aware of movements of teammates and use of space
-Refocuses with their head up after mistakes, goals and setbacks
Communications:
Describes how effectively a players listens, acknowledges and talks to coaches and teammates (verbally and non verbally)
A player with excellent communication:
-Encourages, motivates and composes team mates
-Listens to coaches and teammates instructions
-Shows respectful body language to coach, teammates and officials