SOCCER COACH WEEKLY - Fun Soccer Games for 9 to 11 Year Olds - My 25 Top Tips for Coaching 9 to 11 Year Olds

Sep 22, 2026

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A soccer coaching guide focused on fun, age-appropriate games for players aged 9 to 11. It explains how this stage differs from younger groups by emphasizing players’ growing understanding of the real game and using themed activities alongside soccer skills. The foreword provides coaching philosophy for keeping motivation high through self-learning and adaptation. It also presents 25 practical coaching tips, covering preparation, communication, inclusivity, positive reinforcement, fair play, suitable equipment, and behavior management.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time49 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

My 25 Top Tips for Coaching 9 to 11 Year Olds

Credits Author Design, Cover and Illustrations Customer Services Representatives Production Manager IT Manager Finance Manager Publisher Operations Director Managing Director Keith Boanas Artlife Duncan Heard and Nikki Waugh Julie Lifton Pritam Shitole Julie Heathorn Kevin Barrow Toby Curthoys Andrew Grif ths Green Star Media Ltd Meadow View, Tannery Lane, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0AB, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1483 892894 F: +44 (0)1483 894148 Email: [kevin.barrow@greenstarmedia.net](kevin.barrow@greenstarmedia.net) SOCCER COACH WEEKLY Fun Soccer Games for 9 to 11 Year Olds Legal Notices Disclaimer Whilst the editor and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and above all safety of the information and advice contained in this publication, and have gathered the information from sources believed to be reliable, Green Star Media Ltd makes no warranty or guarantee as to the completeness, accuracy or timeliness of the information, and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. In no event will Green Star Media Ltd, its affiliates or other suppliers be liable for direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including, without limitation, damages for personal injury or related claims) arising directly or indirectly from the use of (or failure to use) the information in this publication, even if Green Star Media Ltd has been advised of the possibility that such damages may arise. Copyright notice This publication is protected by national and international copyright laws. No part of it maybe reproduced, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical (including photocopying), recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior written permission from Green Star Media Ltd. Green Star Media Ltd will take legal action against any individuals or organisations found tobe infringing its rights, and will make that action public. Purchasers of this publication may circulate electronic or hard copies only to members of their own club or school, provided this is done without commercial gain. However, no part or whole of this publication may be circulated elsewhere or displayed on any website or distributed commercially except under licence from the copyright owners. Green Star Media Ltd will pay a £250 reward for information leading to the successful legal prosecution against individuals or organisations copying or republishing this information in any format, including websites and bulletin boards. Your confidentiality is guaranteed. © 2010 Green Star Media Ltd. All rights reserved. Green Star Media Ltd is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. No: Z5287130 SOCCER COACH WEEKLY Fun Soccer Games for 9 to 11 Year Olds Foreword Dear Coach, Welcome to my second book of fun games for younger children. Moving up from 5 to 8, we now focus on 9 to 11 year olds. Addressing this older age group presented a different challenge for me as I’m sure it does you. This age group presents a slightly different concept as we are working with players who are now a little more aware of the “real” game. Players in this age group are watching the Premier League on TV, understanding the game more and recognising star players. With this in mind I have linked some of the games directly to the ‘real’game alongside some themed games relating to movies, events and things that the kids see as FUN. Fun is still our priority here as it promotes self-learning and keeps them coming back for more. As ever, these games are ideas and-with adaptation-can and should be used with older age groups. All soccer players are big kids after all, just make sure you change the size of the playing area, the rules and the demands you put on the players accordingly. I would like to mention my colleague, Pete Mcgovern, and former Manchester Utd youth coach from the Beckham and Giggs era, Eric Harrison, for the inspiration behind the game Silence is

FAQs

What age group is this book designed for?

It is written for younger children moving up to the 9 to 11 year old range.

How does the book suggest adapting games for 9 to 11 year olds?

It recommends linking some games directly to the “real game” while also including themed games based on movies, events, and what kids find fun, with adaptations to training area size, rules, and demands.

What are the key coaching principles emphasized in the top tips?

The tips stress preparation, welcoming communication, keeping explanations simple, inclusivity, encouraging and praising players, stopping play clearly when needed, using visual aids, and avoiding negative language or highlighting errors.

Sep 22, 2026

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