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ADVANCED PROGRAM OVERVIEW

At Justfootball Academy, our focus is on giving our Advanced players that extra training required to take their game to the next level.

We understand what representative players receive in their club environment, so we focus our programs on providing development in key areas where it is either absent or not covered thoroughly enough.

We scaffold a player’s learning process, to create intelligent footballers. Our key focus is entirely on the individual and we look at preparing our sessions to coach our players to manage situations where they have to deal with opponents from all three directions. Players can master execution through our technical games, then build through 1v1 practice, and finally complete the transference of information into the game with specifically designed tactical games.

What is evident in our Advanced programs, is that it is supported by research and studies. Our training is specific to individual development, and our small group settings provide maximum learning to each player, as shown in Rick Fenoglio’s study on 4v4. Goals are present in every game component at the academy, and most of our tactical games are transition based. This supports the fact that approximately 90% of goals are scored in five passes or less, suggesting moments of broken play close to the goal, as proven in Ronald Smith’s thesis.

Our highly qualified coaching staff are experienced in developing technique and individual decision making. They are solely focused on player development, as opposed to playing systems, positions or any team style coaching.

Training runs for an hour and a half and consists of:

  • a compulsory 1v1 component
  • a technical skill component
  • and tactical games that are specifically designed to meet objectives.

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

SAP / NPL
SQUAD TRAINING
U9 : 16-20 players
U10: 10 and up: 20-24 players
NPL: 16 players
SMALL SIDED GAMES (SSG)
Possession Based
Medium Intensity
Spatial Awareness
No Finishing or Scoring
TEAM TRAINING
System focused
1V1
4 week cycle
JFA
GROUP TRAINING
Mixed Ages
Similar Levels
8 to 10 Players
TACTICAL GAMES
Transitional/directional based
High intensity
Speed of thought
Always Finishing and Scoring
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
Player focused
1V1
Compulsory - Every session

THE FA BOOT ROOM

A study by Rick Fegnolio implemented at Manchester United’s Academy compared 8v8 matches against 4v4.

The results showed:

  • An increase of 135% in the number of passes
  • An increase of 260% in the number of shooting attempts
  • An increase of 500% in the number of goals scored
  • An increase of 225% in the number of 1v1 encounters
  • An increase of 280% in the number of dribbling moves (inc skills & tricks)

It is obvious that 4v4 presents the best setting to develop as a footballer. It is also well documented that it is the most relevant to the normal game than any other setting.

4v4 training studies

SKILLS FREQUENCY

This study was conducted by Adam Owen, Craig Twist and Paul Ford

The graph highlights the importance of having goals and making games as relative as possible. This study was conducted with two wall players at either end, instead of goals. This is a reflective study on passing practices that are common in most training environments. You will notice that dribbling is considerably lower than passing and receiving, which is a concern in the 1v1 and 2v2 settings especially.

Much like futsal and even basketball, our tactical games are transition based for the purpose of being most relevant. It also lends to the fact that it is more intense, improves speed of thought and better for individual development. We are also subsequently developing players finishing skills, and composure under high pressure. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a study comparison done with goals at either end instead of players. However, the Rick Fenoglio study shows the positive numbers in dribbling, shooting and finishing, which are more individual focused areas

AN INVESTIGATION INTO GOAL SCORING PATTERNS IN ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Ronald Smith former Technical Analyst for the Socceroos

His abstract is:

This thesis investigates goal scoring in professional association football. There has been a vibrant debate in the research literature about how goals are scored.

Researchers have discussed the location of the scorer on the field of play, the number of touches of the ball taken, the type of pass, the number of passes in the sequence preceding each goal, and when in a game goals are scored. There has been a growing interest in identifying the most successful area of the field where the final pass leading to a goal was made and has led to debate about one area in particular, Zone 14.

The quantification of the number of passes preceding goals has fueled debate about the tactical success of ‘possession based’ football and ‘Direct Play’.

Approximately 90% of goals in association football are scored within 23 yards of the goal and the majority of these with less than five passes.

Good attacking players are good in transition, and in high pressure situations. The ability to recognise opportunity when to attack, exploiting overloads, and how to break, are key to becoming effective footballers. It is true that SSG’s are important in build-up play, maintaining possession, and the development of our national football style of play. However, it is important to develop decision making in attack, playing at a high tempo.

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ABOUT US

Just Football Academy: Soccer Training Programs & Session in Sydney

 
The Justfootball Academy in Sydney is the exclusive provider of the European Justfootball program. It is built around the needs of the modern child and all coaches are trained in its application. The Justfootball program has been running since 2013, founded by former FC Basel youth players, Fabian Erny and Daniel Widmer. We believe children should enjoy football and develop skills in a way that not only makes them better soccer players but also better people.

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