TRAINING

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For players signed at professional club academies wanting extra training and for grassroots players aiming to get to the level required for professional club academies.

 
 

U9-11S FOUNDATION PHASE SESSION STRUCTURE

  • Technical / Physical Warm Up

  • Duels

  • Conditioned Game

  • Scenarios

WEEKLY PROGRAMME - FOUNDATION PHASE

  • Passing & Receiving

  • Combinations

  • Dribbling

  • Finishing

  • Defending

  • Staying On The Ball

  • In Possession

  • Out Of Possession

U12-16s YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SESSION STRUCTURE

  • Technical / Physical Warm Up

  • Duels

  • Adapted Games / Practices

  • Conditioned Games / Phases of Play

  • Scenarios

MONTHLY PROGRAMME - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE

  • Building Play

  • Defending In The D3rd

  • Creating Play

  • Defending In The M3rd

  • Finishing The Attack

  • High Press

 

TECHNICAL / TACTICAL

  • Decision Making

  • Techniques

  • Attacking Principles

  • Defending Principles

  • Team Role / Individual Role

  • Creativity / Anticipation

PSYCHOLOGICAL

  • Concentration

  • Commitment

  • Communication

  • Confidence

  • Control Emotions

GAMES PROGRAMME

Games every 4 weeks and a summer games programme against other academies, grassroots teams and pro clubs.

GOALKEEPER TRAINING

Goalkeeper specific training in isolation and incorporated into the main group session.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

30 minutes strength and conditioning and speed training at the beginning of every session with sports science coaches.

 

PHYSICAL

  • Speed

  • ABCs

  • Strength

  • Jumping

SOCIAL

  • Good Behaviour

  • Good Learner

  • Recognise Team Importance

  • Manage Relationships

  • Demonstrate Independence

MPD has contacts with Cat 1 and Cat 2 clubs. When players reach the standard required they will be introduced to the correct professional clubs within the North West.