Coaches' CPD - Benefits of Small Sided Games
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and despite recent national restriction easing, you are required to take a Covid lateral flow test in order to be able to attend the workshop. Please note that failure to follow the guidance and/or take the appropriate action will result in you being refused access to the workshop – a member of Surrey FA staff will be at the entrance to check all lateral flow tests have been completed.
Coaches must attend with proof of a negative lateral flow test, registered via the NHS COVID-19 app and/or NHS website that shows proof of the negative test. This must be taken within 24 hours of attendance. In order to order your lateral flow test please visit https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests.
Date/Time: Friday 15th October 2021 / 18:30-20:30
Venue: Meadowbank Football Ground, Mill Lane, Dorking, RH4 1DZ
Workshop tutor(s): Sharon Muxworthy (FA Coach Development Officer - Women & Girls)
Cost: £5
FA CPD Hours: 2 hours accredited to all Level 1-3 coaches
Overview of the event
Join Sharon Muxworthy, FA Coaching Development Officer (Women & Girls) for a session where she will bring to life examples of small sided games and how they can be used to benefit the development of your players holistically. Sharon will share a range of in and out of possession small sided games designed to help develop more skilful players.
What will I learn from this workshop?
Why should I do small sided games in my sessions?
How do small sided games link to the FA 4 Corner Model?
How small sided games can help further develop our players?
What can I expect to take away from the workshop?
1) Some example practices that they could use to support them with this topic.
2) An understanding of the benefits of small sided games to aid progress and the development of skilful players.
3) An insight into utilising constraints/practice considerations* within small sided games to support players skill progression.
Are there any tasks to complete ahead of the event?
1) Watch the event introduction video here.
2) Prepare and bring to the workshop a small sided game that you may use in one of your sessions.
Please note: this session is only open to those aged 16 and over.