Junior SAP (U9-U12)

SAP – Learning to Train 9-12 Years

Purpose

Maintain fun and friends, love of football
Provide foundation to technical skill
Linking training to matches (tactically) with basic attacking and defending principles
Enthuse/encourage skill development
Start to develop team culture & teamwork

Focus

Technical skill development
Refining techniques relating to roles
All 4 core skills (& both feet !)
Training that looks like the game
Lots of time on the ball
Agility & speed within football contexts

Playing

All 4 Primary School Terms
SAP Program
Winter Season – April-August
Holiday Clinics
Gala Events
Cup Festivals
SAP Festivals

Primary School Youth Players

These players at Kingborough Lions United Football Club are the true grass roots of the club. The Discovery Phase of development is all about developing a love for the game as they experience if for the first time. Activities are exciting, fun/enjoyable and stimulating. Training includes lots of movement, ball contact and encouragement.
The club prides itself on its junior participation and how the players represent the club in such good spirit.

Development

There are three key phases of development for youth players as they progress through primary school:

Discovery Phase – Active Start (Stage 1) 4-6 Years
Discovery Phase – Fundamental (Stage 2) 6-8 Years
Skill Acquisition Phase – Learning to Train (Stage 3) 9-12 Years

Format

Discovery Phase football is played using small-sided games and is a friendly way to enter the sport and have some fun. Small-sided games are designed to focus on enjoyment and freedom of expression.

Rosters

Our Discovery Programs run all year round during school terms. Winter competition rosters commence late April/early May each season.
Rosters for the winter season are released by Central Region Junior Football Association (CRJFA) in mid to late April each year.

CRJFA Rosters

Cancellations

Assume rostered games are going ahead unless you have been advised by your team manager or coach. Cancellations are decided by CRJFA not individual teams.

Grounds

The Lions junior home grounds for U5 to Under 12 teams are on Lightwood Park 2 and Lightwood Park 1B with three fields provided. These grounds are located below the Clubrooms, behind the Kingborough Sports Center.

Training and Equipment

Training is a minimum of one day a week.
All players should wear club training top and shorts together with soccer boots and shin pads (covered) to each training session. A warm change of clothing is also advisable preferably club tracksuit. It is also recommended that all players bring a drink bottle, even if it is for immediately after the training session

Game Structure and Rules

The competition for this age group in central and southern Hobart is run by the Central Region Junior Football Association (CRJFA) – made up of volunteers from competing schools and clubs. Details of game formats for different age groups can be found here: http://crjfa.com.au/rules-regulations/