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Development Characteristics

TOMS RIVER FUTBOL CLUB PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM

TRFC PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM

DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS

STAGE 1 -EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-5 YEARS OLD) Clinic

The introduction to soccer stage coincides with the onset of independence from parents and increased self confidence in most children. Children also start to begin to play cooperatively with others. This does not mean however parents should fully pass the responsibility for learning to the club coach. The parent has a very important role in encouraging the child to play at home. Practice sessions should occur once or twice per week and players should be encouraged to play multiple sports and activities.

DEVELOPMENT FOCUS:
Players should learn the fundamental movement skills of running (forwards, backwards and sideways), jumping, turning, twisting and bending (lowering center of gravity to form a solid base).

The ball should be involved all the time.

KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR CHILDREN IN STAGE 1 Clinic

PHYSICALLY 1. Tires easily and recovers quickly.
2. Learns best by being physically active.
3. Needs to repeat activities that are well known and mastered.
4. Mainly uses large muscle movement, fine motor skills developing, but more difficult to master.
5. Basic motor skill developing, needs to combine skills in simple games.
6. Boys and girls have equal ability.
7. Center of gravity is higher, resulting in issues with balance.

PSYCHOLOGICAL/ SOCIAL 1. Likes to play/work on their own, egocentric.
2. Easily motivated.
3. Enjoys initiating activities.
4. Enjoys being praised for endeavors. Sensitive to criticism and does not enjoy failure.
5. Developmentally advanced players start to become more independent and attempt to exercise more control over own environment.
6. Limited attention span, 15-20 minutes.
7. Frustration can come quickly.
8. Has a strong desire for affection and attention from adults.
9. Seeks social approval.
10. Experimental, exploratory behavior is part of development.

COGNITIVE/MENTAL 1. Increasingly able to use visual instructions (play them out of their mind), although observing demonstrations is more concrete.
2. Beginning to take into account ideas and emotions of others.
3. Inconsistent attention span.
4. Moving from being adventurous to be cautious.
5. Interests can be short and quick changing.
6. Imaginative, spontaneous and creative.

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	KEY DEVELOPMENT POINTS FOR CHILDREN IN STAGE 1 Clinic
PHYSICALLY	1. Tires easily and recovers quickly. 2. Learns best by being physically active. 3. Needs to repeat activities that are well known and mastered. 4. Mainly uses large muscle movement, fine motor skills developing, but more difficult to master. 5. Basic motor skill developing, needs to combine skills in simple games. 6. Boys and girls have equal ability. 7. Center of gravity is higher, resulting in issues with balance.
PSYCHOLOGICAL/ SOCIAL	1. Likes to play/work on their own, egocentric. 2. Easily motivated. 3. Enjoys initiating activities. 4. Enjoys being praised for endeavors. Sensitive to criticism and does not enjoy failure. 5. Developmentally advanced players start to become more independent and attempt to exercise more control over own environment. 6. Limited attention span, 15-20 minutes. 7. Frustration can come quickly. 8. Has a strong desire for affection and attention from adults. 9. Seeks social approval. 10. Experimental, exploratory behavior is part of development.
COGNITIVE/MENTAL	1. Increasingly able to use visual instructions (play them out of their mind), although observing demonstrations is more concrete. 2. Beginning to take into account ideas and emotions of others. 3. Inconsistent attention span. 4. Moving from being adventurous to be cautious. 5. Interests can be short and quick changing. 6. Imaginative, spontaneous and creative.