CYS 5/6 (U12) Curriculum

CYS Development Targets

Over the course of the 5/6 (U12) seasons, we would like our 5th and 6th grade players to develop the ability to:

Techniques

• Receive bouncing and air balls

• Demonstrate technical quality and purpose with first touch

• Make accurate and quality short passes

• Demonstrate proper shooting technique

• Cross the ball with purpose to targeted areas

Tactics

• Demonstrate knowledge and technique for 1st defender and attacker roles

• Recognize 2v1 numerical advantages and disadvantages

• Demonstrate knowledge of 2nd attacker and 2nd defender roles

• Use verbal and visual communications for attacking and defending (1st, 2nd attacking and roles, in particular)

Psychology

• Demonstrate self motivation

• Understand the value of teamwork

• Exhibit confidence, desire, and emotional control

• Understand how to learn from each match

• Demonstrate fair play and respect for all participants (coaches, players, referees, and parents)

CYS Weekly Practice Curriculum

This weekly practice Curriculum follows the Play-Practice-Play approach as explained in How to Run an Effective Practice.

 Weekly Session plans here.