The Youth Physical Training

Who Is This Course For?

Youth Academy Coaches
S&C Coaches
Parents

Why Choose this Course?

With this complete guide you will be able to discover the best exercises, the correct technique and the most common mistakes that occur when performing them.

For the optimal development of the footballer it is crucial that he learns to perform the most important movement patterns. During the Development stage (9-12) the player enters an essential window to learn these patterns that will determine his abilities in the coming years.

This course consists of 6 chapters in which we describe in detail the exercises that must be performed to improve your physical abilities.

In addition, you will have access to a last chapter in which you can review all the exercises.

You will also have a PDF that you can download to take it on your mobile phone while you do the exercises.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction + About your instructors (PDF)(3:09)
Chapter 2: Warm Up - Dynamic Mobility(13:47)
Chapter 3: Core Stability(6:43)
Chapter 4: General movement patterns and strength(16:06)
Chapter 5: Balance and proprioception block(6:46)
Chapter 6: Landing and jumping technique(10:21)
Chapter 7: Final Review + PDF(17:17)

What you’ll Learn:

The key movement patterns every young footballer (ages 9–12) must master for long-term development.
How to perform exercises with correct technique to maximize effectiveness and prevent injuries.
The most common mistakes in foundational football exercises and how to avoid them.
Step-by-step guidance through six detailed chapters of exercises to improve speed, agility, strength, and coordination.
How to structure your training to take advantage of the critical development window in youth football.
Access to a final chapter reviewing all exercises, making it easy to track progress and reinforce learning.
A downloadable PDF to carry your training guide on your mobile device for practice anytime, anywhere.
Practical tips to develop physical abilities that will support technical and tactical growth on the pitch.

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