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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Creative Players Creative Coaches

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Ashley Hollan

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Ashley Hollan
Name: Ashley Hollan
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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  • Types of Creativity 


  • Individual: A player dribbles past multiple defenders using an unexpected skill move to create a scoring opportunity.

  • Unit: A midfield pairing performs a quick one-two passing combination to break through the opponent’s defensive line.

  • Team: The whole team executes a set-piece routine, like a cleverly disguised corner, resulting in a goal.

  • Allowing decision-making in coaching sessions is important because it helps players develop their game intelligence, problem-solving skills, and confidence. When players make their own choices, they learn to read the game, anticipate opponents’ actions, and adapt to different situations rather than just following instructions. It encourages creativity, independence, and tactical awareness, making them more effective in real match scenarios. Additionally, it helps coaches identify players’ strengths, decision-making patterns, and areas for improvement, leading to more meaningful learning and long-term development.

    • Learning Objectives

    • Develop confidence to try new skills and take on opponents.
    • Encourage individual decision-making — dribble, pass or shoot.
    • Celebrate creativity and positive risk-taking.

    Technical

    Dribbling, turns, 1v1 skills

    Tactical

    Decision to dribble or pass 

    Physical

    Agility, balance, speed 

    Psychological

    Confidence and imagination 

    Social

    Encouragement and positive feedback

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill box showdown

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    Skill box showdown (15 mins)

    Organisation:

    15 × 15 yd square. Each player with a ball dribbles freely, performing favourite turns, tricks or skills when coach calls “Showtime!”

    On command “Swap!” players switch balls and repeat.

    Coaching Points:

    • Keep ball close and under control.
    • Encourage flair — try new things.
    • Use both feet and parts of the foot.

    Progression:

    Add 2 defenders (taggers). If a player’s ball is touched, perform 5 toe-taps and continue.

    Challenge: “Show me a move no one else has used yet!”

    Work:Rest 1m active : 30 secs rest x number of times for 15 minutes

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 express lanes

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    1v1 express lanes (15 mins)

    Organisation:

    Four 10 × 8 yd lanes, 1v1 in each. Attackers (blue) try to dribble past defender (red) and stop ball on end line = 1 pt.

    Swap roles every 60 s.

    Coaching Points:

    • Use disguise and quick change of direction.
    • Encourage bravery – no fear of failure.
    • Accelerate after beating defender.

    Progression:

    Allow 2v1 (add supporting attacker).

    Award bonus for creative turns.

    Challenge: “Can you beat your opponent three different ways?”

    Work:Rest 1m active : 30 secs rest x number of times for 15 minutes

    Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3 Trick zone

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    3v3 Trick zone (30 mins)

    Organisation:

    Pitch 30 × 25 yd with 2 mini goals and a 3 yd “Trick Zone” marked 5 yd in front of each goal.

    Players can earn extra points by performing a recognised skill (move or turn) inside the zone before shooting.

    Conditions:

    • Goal = 1 pt; Skill + Goal = 2 pts.
    • Players must stay positive and encourage teammates.

    Coaching Points:

    • Try skills at the right moment.
    • Be creative but controlled.
    • Praise effort, not just success.

    Progression:

    Add goalkeepers for extra challenge.

    Work:Rest 5m active : 30 secs rest x number of times for 30 minutes

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