F.U.N PROJECT
Fitness | Understanding Health | Nutrition
Table of Content
Soccer 5 United Club Mission Statement 2
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project Overview 3
How to Teach 4
Program Curriculum 5
Daily Schedule of Events 6
Week 1 Soccer Lesson Plan - Dribbling 7 -11
Week 2 Soccer Lesson Plan - Passing 12-16
Week 3 Soccer Lesson Plan - Control 17-21
Week 4 Soccer Lesson Plan – Review & Street Soccer 22-25
Week 5 Soccer Lesson Plan – Ball Striking 26-30
Week 6 Soccer Lesson Plan - Finishing 31-35
Week 7 Soccer Lesson Plan – World Cup Tournament 36-37
Budget – Projected Cost and Expenses 38
Soccer 5 United Club Mission Statement:
The mission of Soccer 5 United is to serve the Miami soccer community by providing the most comprehensive, cost-effective, player development environment in Florida by uniting talented players, coaching expertise, club resources and state of the art facilities. In addition we also lookto provide a constant learning environment that develops soccer players from ages 5-17 to their fullest athletic, educational, and social potential regardless of gender, physical abilities or background. This will be accomplished by providing holistic instruction and competitive opportunities that enhance character, sense of team, community and passion for the game of soccer.
Courage Core Values:
Our core values are at the heart of who we are. They represent the best of our club and provide the foundation which guides all of our efforts. Our core values allow us to maintain and strengthen our relationships within the entire community. They remind us of what is most important and keep us focused on the right things.
Pride
We take pride in everything we do. We are committed to excellence both on and off the playing field. Our coaches, programs and facilities directly contribute to our success in maximizing the individual development of every player. We consistently look for new and better ways to deliver a first class experience to our members and stakeholders in all we do.
Passion
We are passionate about soccer. For years, we have helped develop a life-long love of the game and sense of fair play in all our players, parents and coaches. We believe that to be seen as a leader we must act as a leader. We strive for innovation within our club and seek to be recognized as a leader in our community. When we see others following our example or recognizing our efforts, then we know we have instilled real passion within our community. Leadership with real purpose and a profound passion for the game will drive us to newer and greater heights.
Possibility
We believe soccer presents endless possibilities. We provide opportunities for players of all backgrounds and abilities and give back to the game through the varied charitable goals of our tournaments. We seek to create an environment where every person can reach their highest potential. We value the whole person and welcome people of different talents, abilities and experiences. Soccer equalizes inequities and humanizes all people - together we make a difference in our community.
Soccer 5 United: F.U.N. Project
The Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project is structured to draw parallels between using these life skills on the field and off the field, at home and at school, giving the children tools to be successful in life.
Program Overview & Mission:
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project is an innovative youth character development program for children who attend Elementary Schools throughout the community that have been identified as “at-risk”. At-risk elementary schools are defined as those with 75% or more of their children on the free and reduced lunch program. This program uses soccer as a tool to help fight childhood obesity, promote healthy lifestyles and teach children important life skills. Soccer 5 United will look to partner with a local Hospital to better operate – providing tons of children with a fun and educational after-school program once a week.
Physical Activity
Children participate in a 75 minute session once a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise.
Coaches Mentorship
Each site is staffed with caring and experienced coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Coaches stress the importance of doing well in school, respect, integrity, diversity, sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, healthy lifestyles and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.
Nutrition
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project staff delivers relevant educational activities where participants are taught the basics of nutrition, the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices, and the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits and regular physical activity.
Family Engagement
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program's teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aide them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
How to Teach
To create a learning environment that helps our players grow and develop properly, we should take a look at how to teach our players first. In todays society we have become accustomed coaches standing on the sideline and controlling his/her team by yelling out orders. This style of coaching is known as “Command Style” coaching and puts the focus on what the coach wants. This is a very effective way to let players know “what” to do, but normally leaves out “why” do it.
When you think of the game of soccer, many refer this sport as the “players game”. This is because once the game begins the coach has very little impact. Teams rely heavily on players ability to be creative, problem solve and make quick decision in order to see success. In order to develop players who can accomplish this we have adapted a “Player Centered” coaching style. This style of coaching works by placing players in very demanding training sessions and asking the right questions at the right time, allowing players to find answers on their own and collaboratively. This approach is called “Guided Discovery” and by putting our players in this type environment, ultimately we have allowed each player to provide their input, work together to solve a problem, collaborate together to make the best decision and continue to individually develop and grow.
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project will measure each participant’s success through this program in these ways:
· Are they having fun?
· Are they learning about teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance?
· Are they learning about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle?
· Are they participating in all daily activities? (i.e., are they fully engaged and giving input?)
· Are they learning something about soccer (i.e., are they improving?).
· Are they hustling, enthusiastic & doing their best?
Program Curriculum
Soccer 5 United F.U.N. Project program curriculum will not only follow a very intense and developmentally appropriate soccer curriculum, but will also follow a great Physical Education curriculum that has been provided by the state of Virginia. By working together with experienced P.E teachers from these Elementary schools we can ensure that each student will also receive education and preparation towards the Physical Education curriculum they will be assessed by in the Public School System.
When defining what a physically educated person is, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has identified five major focus areas:
1. Learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities
2. Physical fitness
3. Regular participation in physical activity
4. Knowledge of the implications and benefits from involvement in physical activities
5. Values physical activity and its contribution to a healthful lifestyle (National Association for Sport and Physical Education, [NASPE], 1995a).
The National Standards for Physical Education indicate that a physically educated student:
1. Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
2. Applies involvement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
3. Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
7. Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
A couple of the test we may potentially use to test each participants development and improvement in their physical education will be:
1. Body Mass Index
2. Pacer test (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run)
3. One mile run
4. Curl ups and Push ups
5. Back Saver Sit and Reach
Daily Schedule of Events:
Time Breakdown 3:30pm – 4:45pm
During each weeks session the children will learn a new healthy lifestyle/life skills topic, touch base on a new physical education topic and will also participate in a training session to learn a new soccer skill such as dribbling, passing, control, shooting.
3:30 - 3:45 à 15 minutes. Introduction to a new healthy lifestyle and physical education topic (i.e. Why is water important for your diet and how many glasses of water should you drink each day?) Discuss this topic, open discussion. Relate the practice to this making sure the kids are staying hydrated drinking tons of water. Identify the tired players…Ask how much water they drank during the school day
3:45 - 4:05 à 20 minutes. Big group activity as a warm up (capture the flag, doctor doctor, sharks and minnows)
4:05 - 4:40 à 35 minutes. Break into smaller groups and go through the training session each day has a specific topic (Dribbling, Passing, Control, Finishing)
** Each group will have maximum 1:15 player to coach ratio
4:40 - 4:45 à 5 minutes. Review of all of the activities learned that day; healthy lifestyle, physical education and soccer topics. Assign the work that will be due next week and reminder for the work they should complete each day and have parents sign workbooks
Week 1 - Dribbling
Warm up - 10 min
Max Touches:
Players use different surfaces of the feet to familiarize themselves with the ball, focusing on taking small touches and maximizing the time they play with the ball
Main - 10 min
Soccer Driving:
Players use this game to improve their ability on dribbling the ball, and changing speed/direction while under control
Traffic Lights:
Players use this game to improve their ability on dribbling the ball, stopping and restarting, changing speed/direction while under control of the ball
Scrimmage - 10 min
Number Game:
Players compete against each other in a 1v1 competitive environment to dribble and beat defenders to score into small Pug Goals
Warm Up - Max Touches
Organization
Each player has a ball inside the marked out area.
Players must demonstrate small touches on the ball using the following surfaces of the feet:
Inside of the foot, outside of the foot, cleats, toe taps
Emphasis
Players must take as many touches as possible on the ball when on task.
Players must keep their heads up while dribbling the ball so they can recognize other players on the field, and also to find space.
Players must be challenged to increase their touches on the ball, and keep the ball within the vicinity of their area.
Main - Soccer Driving
Organization
Four squares are marked out as above. Each square is nominated a country:
Blue = England, Red = USA, Green = Canada, Orange = Mexico
Players follow coach’s instructions and dribble to each square once that country has been called out
Emphasis
Players must demonstrate ability to change speed and direction once coach’s instructions are given
Players must be able to recognize which color is related with each country
Players must be able to dribble with the ball close to them at all times by taking small touches at speed
Main - Traffic Lights
Organization
Each player has a ball inside the marked out area
Players listen and follow the below instructions:
Red Light = Stop, Amber Light = Dribble Slow, Green Light = Dribble Fast
Players must stop the ball using their cleats
Emphasis
Players must demonstrate ability to change speed and direction once coach’s instructions are given
Players must be able to recognize space on the field and where other players are
Players must be able to keep their ball within their vicinity of the area
Scrimmage - Number Game
Organization
Two lines of players, each numbered 1, 2, 3 +
Once coach calls a number, that player comes into the game and try’s to score on the opposite goal against their opposite number
Emphasis
Progressive coaching points from duration of session
Coach must only call one number to focus on the dribbling and 1v1 aspect
Players must be able to listen to coach instructions
Week 2 - Passing
Warm Up - 10 min
Passing to Targets:
Player’s use this exercise to demonstrate practicing with different surfaces of the feet to improve their passing to a partner. Players should focus on short passes, and using correct technique instructed by the coach
Main – 10 min
Gate Game:
Player’s use this game to improve their accuracy of passing, and capability of passing to partners running into space. This can be used as a competitive game to enhance the intensity and reward aspect of the game.
Soccer Bowling:
This game is used as an accuracy exercise. Players need to be able to knock down as many cones in two attempts, by using correct techniques, and weight of pass.
Scrimmage – 10 min
Number Game:
Players compete against each other in a 2v2 competitive environment. This game is how the players can demonstrate their passing, but playing with a partner to score goals.