Program Curriculum

Player Development Pathway

Football IQ Academy's curriculum, philosophy and blueprint is the foundation for every action, decision and program that is implemented within the player development pathway.  The content & progression of each session are adapted to suit the players in the 3 main programs: Recreational | Academy | Elite

 

FA

Key: Technical Foundation 

  • Ball Mastery & Juggling 
  • Passing | Shooting | Heading | Finishing 
  • Ball Control | Receiving | Turning | Shielding 
  • Dribbling | Running with the ball 

    Game Situation: 
    Creating Space & Def 1v1| Def 2v2 
    Basic rules of the game 

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Key: Learn to perceive, conceive and decide

  • Vision, awareness & game sense
  • Body stance & feet preparation
  • Commuication
  • Positional Play 
  • Mobility
  • Control & Technique
  • Transition mindset

    Game Related:
    Understanding formations and positioning
    Tactical game situations: 4v4;7v7;9V9;11v11

FCB Escola

Key: Learn to recover & possess the ball with transition principles 

  • Rondos 
  • Position & overload games
  • Possession principles 
  • Speed and timing of movements
  • Understanding player - space relationships 
  • Triangle & diamond formations 
  • Playing through the thirds
  • Passing to attract /move opponents 

 

THE 4 CORNER LONG TERM PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MODEL

The 4 corner model outlines the factors that we consider as a young player grows and develops in the game. Each of the corners is connected and relies on support from the other three areas. The model is appropriate to players aged 5 to 18.As the development pathway for each individual player is unique and diverse, the needs of each player will vary and flow in all of the 4 corners.  It is important for coaches and parents to understand that each aspect of the four corners does not exist in isolation.A player’s performance in practice and matches can be influenced by the many factors, nearly all of which need to be considered when forming an opinion of a player’s progress and true ability.

FA's 4 corner model

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