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Black Bears (U9-U12)

Stage 2 | Black Bears
U9 – U12 teams (boys/girls/mixed teams)

The FFA’s Building Blocks Model ‘s second phase is the SKILL ACQUISITION PHASE (U9 – U13), and is underpinned by the following principles.

  • In the Skill Acquisition Phase the coach must focus exclusively on providing a solid foundation of technical skill;
  • If the player does not gain this skill foundation during this phase it will be very difficult to make it up later;
  • No amount of fitness or competitive spirit will ever compensate for deficiencies in functional game skills.

 

WHSC Youth Development Framework | Stage 2: Black Bears
Element U9 U10, U11 and U12
Competitions
  • Local district competition for Development Squads
  • Pre-season intra-club competition as part of grading process
  • Local district competition for Development Squads
  • Pre-season intra-club competition as part of grading process
Grading/Selection
  • Development Squads selected based on grading, coach assessments and prior form where available.
  • Where teams are over subscribed, lower graded teams may register up to 11 players.
  • Development Squads selected based on grading, coach assessments and prior form where available.
  • Where teams are over subscribed, lower graded teams may register up to 13 players.
Coaching Principles
  • 3 x 6 week-cycles with Model Sessions based on 4 Core Skills (1st Touch, 1v1, Striking the Ball, Running with the Ball).
  • Emphasis on development of individual skill with the ball, though Model Session also incorporate defensive skills.
  • WHSC Model Sessions will also include field positioning, spatial awareness and ball retention.
  • New coaches actively encouraged to join Coaching Pool, information packs distributed as part of ‘Registration Pack’.
  • Compulsory for all: WHSC Coaches Orientation and Grassroots Certificates (club funded).
  • Development Squad (“Senior Coaches”) must hold or be working towards Youth C Licence.

Aspiring players wishing to trial to play at the highest appropriate competition levels should register via myfootballclub.com.au in order and confirm attendance to: clubcoach@whsc.com.au