‘4C’ Philosophy
A Coaching / Teaching Philosophy
1. CHOREOGRAPHY
Individual ball skills training is essential for players to grasp a fundamental understanding of the myriad of options that we are capable of with the ball at our feet. We employ a system of specific footwork exercises, which are grounded in discipline, choreography and progression. This enables players to graduate from simple movements incorporating balance, timing, rhythm and strength, into complete skills performed with ’second nature’ becoming seemingly effortless. We liken or parallel this experience to a dance with the ball. We refer to the training as ‘freestyle movement’. Simply put, it permits a player license/freedom to move with the ball, encouraging multiple turns, moves, speeds and directional changes.
2. COORDINATION
The objective of ‘training by choreography’ with repetitive skills exercises is to accelerate the players’ development of coordination. Particularly in the formative years, coordination is imperative for success in football. If a young player is educated/exposed to their deficiencies, and then taught ‘how to move’ both on and off the ball, their newfound athleticism will have a positive impact on their skills development. An encounter with the ball in a dynamic environment will no longer be a struggle because mind and body can work in synergy. The ball only does what we make it do; the better athletes we become, the greater positive effect we can have on the game.
3. CONTROL
Movement in synergy with the ball, is control. Our philosophy is, and has always insisted, that control of the ball, can only come about if the player can control their body. Since the mind is the body’s pilot, we accomplish this educational process by employing the strict discipline of ‘choreography and repetition.’ If a player has experienced a particular aspect of control through training exercises, when confronted with the same scenario in match play, they are eventually very likely to succeed. Thereby ‘excellence creates success.’
Ultimately, success whether it be a micro environment in training, or a macro experience in a game related situation, will inevitably provide for a confident player.
4. CONFIDENCE
Every player is provided with the aforementioned ‘tools’ for their own personal development & success. Our staff want all players to be as good as they can be. We want a player to feel comfortable when in possession of the ball’ or ‘connected’ to the ball. Through knowledge, experience and practice, we employ a system of training which is expressly for the development of passionate young footballers, whose ability evolves from the raw talent and enthusiasm, into that of a craftsman with the requisite skills to play the ‘beautiful game’ with confidence, and consequently, much joy!
