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Soccer or Football Lessons for 9-11 year olds

What activities work well for students aged 9-11? For some context I am a PhysEd teacher in Australia and classes consist of 25-30 students. Thanks!

Lucy LynchCoach, Australia

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Lucy,

There are a few things to remember when coaching soccer to such a large class of students. Here is a list of things we would recommend.

Plan: Structure sessions with clear objectives.
Warm-Up: Engage kids with dynamic warm-ups.
Skills: Teach basic skills through drills.
Small-Sided Games: Maximise participation and touches.
Positive Reinforcement: Encourage effort and improvement.
Fun: Use imaginative activities to keep it enjoyable.
Safety: Ensure a safe environment and fair play.
Inclusivity: Adapt coaching for all abilities.

By focusing on these key points, you can effectively coach soccer to a large class. I have also attached one of our session plans below which is a great plan for keeping the lesson fun and help improve students of all abilities.

https://www.sportplan.net/drills/Football/sessionPlans/5-fun-games-for-young-footballers-11465796.jsp

I hope this helps,

Cam

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