Launched Online

I am sure you will all be aware that we are working hard to share as much information as possible to support player development at Aberdeen FC.

More than ever it is imperative that we address the importance of creating more skilfully exciting players with quality technical ability. Players who can ‘light’ up our game. We must lay the foundations at grassroots level to establish a system so that every youngster in the current and next generation of football in our country is given the chance to learn about improving their individual skills and techniques. Show them moves and turns, skills that have been and are being used by some of the world’s greatest players (Past and present).

We must educate our young players to become more creative so they are confident and comfortable when in possession of the ball. We must develop flair players who are attack minded and give them the freedom to express themselves effectively in any game situation that they may encounter, especially when confronted with a 1v1 situation.

The more successful clubs and countries in the world are the ones that dominate in 1v1 situations. Consequently, technical and tactical skill in 1v1 play is the foundation for success at every level.

Football Homework
Homework sheets have been specifically designed for each move and is an integral part of young players education and development out with regular sessions. The resource is to support and encourage young players to practise on their own. The homework is fun and can be monitored to gauge the improvements and progression of their technique, speed and touch with both feet. After patience, encouragement and realistic practices, young players will ultimately perform the moves spontaneously in games and will begin to be more creative and play more attractive, exciting attacking football. If we care about football this is a challenge we all now face to ensure the young players of today fulfil their potential to be the stars of tomorrow.

Our skill’s coach at Aberdeen FC, Jim Crawford needs no introduction and has been a huge influence not only in the North East, but also Nationally with the Scottish FA adopting the skills programme and Coach Education course Jim designed. Having spent some time filming the first phase of the homework programme over the summer, our team at the club have now launched this online. Hopefully this will allow players, coaches and anyone else interested the opportunity to view some of the creativity that we are promoting in our playing style.

To view the Skill Drills on the official AFC youtube Channel please click the link below:

Skills Homework (Phase 1)

Or paste the folowing into your web browser:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBPIQU9E7inOYPCFqnfgnBGgvtDI7oYmc

Gavin Levey
Head of Junior Academy