• 144 Pages
• FULL COLOUR Print
• 71 Practices
• U11-U14 Level

The Dutch Academy Football Coaching (U12-13) book in FULL COLOUR contains a detailed outline of:

• The Dutch training methodology for this age group
• The basic principles of Dutch Academy coaching
• The age-specific characteristics
• Training / coaching methods
• Match days (before, during, half-time, after)
• The Dutch Academy style of play
• Technical and tactical training
• Positional roles and requirements
• Passing practices and small sided games

This book contains 71 practices as used in top academies in the Netherlands. There are technical and tactical practices for a wide range of topics ideal for coaches at youth level wanting to develop their team to world leading, Dutch academy standards.

Practice Topic Samples:

• Creating Space, Opening Up and Turning in a Passing Combination
• Create Space, Change Direction and Switch of Play
• Checking Away, Receiving and Turning with Pressure from Behind
• Building Up Play from the Back Through the Full Backs with Various Passing Combinations
• Position Specific Flank Play with Attacking Combination, Crossing and Finishing
• 2 Phase 1 v 1 Duel on the Flank with Transition Play
• Position Specific 4 v 4 Attacks in a Dynamic 2 Zone Small Sided Game
• Defensive Shape and Pressing in a 4 v 4 Small Sided Game with 6 Goals