COACHING FORMAT AT
DIDSBURY JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
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Mini Soccer was introduced by The Football Association a few years ago to encourage players of a younger age to get involved in the sport.
Mini Soccer is played on smaller pitches than normal, to encourage players to have more touches of the ball and feel comfortable in possession.
The coaching sessions at Didsbury Juniors will be based on footskills, ball manipulation, fun based practises and game formats.
The FA qualified coaches will promote touches of the ball and players will be encouraged to have a ball at their feet as often as possible.
Mini Soccer can take the form of friendlies, festivals and leagues.
Mini Soccer Format (as recommended by the FA):
Saturday Mini-Soccer Coaching session
A typical session at Didsbury Juniors would be as follows:
9.00-9.10am Player Registration
9.10-9.20am Warm-up
9.20-10.00am Skills session
10.00-10.10am Break
10.10-10.45am Mini-Soccer Games
10.45am Player of Day Presentation
Mini Soccer is played internationally and is recognised by The FA to be the correct and appropriate format for players to develop. Mini Soccer is a platform for players to develop in a realistic and enjoyable environment whilst improving their skills and learning about the national game.
Play the Didsbury Juniors way!!
The Club prides itself on it's style of football.
With the emphasis on passing and good movement, all players are encouraged to play football from the back and be comfortable on the ball.
Coaching sessions are designed to develop every players technical ability and to create a high level of understanding.
Teams are encouraged to keep the ball on the floor and use swift passing techniques and high-quality movement in order to succeed - no long ball or kick and rush here!!
If this sounds like a Club ethos you would like to join then please contact us today!
Meet the Didsbury Juniors Coaching Team
All of our coaches conduct their sessions with a smile on their face.
The emphasis is on individual player development - ENJOYMENT is more important than winning.
Fran Alvarez
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2006
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Celta Vigo
James Barraclough
FA Qualifications: FA Level 3; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Broadheath Central FC, Timperley Villa, Reddish North End FC
Favourite team: Bristol City
Paul Barrett
FA Qualifications: FA Level 3 (FA Level 4 awaiting assessment) Coaching at DJFC since 2002
Coaching Experience: Manchester United FC, Parrswood Celtic FC, Broadheath Central FC
Favourite team: Tottenham Hotspur
Gary Byrne
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Liverpool
Ryan Connolly
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Manchester City
Richard Cowan
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1 assessment pending; Coaching at DJFC since 2008
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Celtic
Peter Coyne
FA Qualifications: FA Level 3; Coaching at DJFC since 2006
Coaching Experience: Manchester United FC, Radcliffe Borough FC, Broadheath Central FC
Favourite team: Manchester United
Simon Green
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2005
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Liverpool
Steve Hargreaves
FA Qualifications: FA Level 2; Coaching at DJFC since 2006
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Manchester United
Gareth Hughes
FA Qualifications: FA Level 2 (FA Level 3 awaiting assessment); Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jodie Jones
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1 (FA Level 2 awaiting assessment); Coaching at DJFC since 2008
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team:
Scott McDonald
FA Qualifications: FA Level 2 (FA Level 3 awaiting assessment); Coaching at DJFC since 2005
Coaching Experience: Broadheath Central FC, Parrswood Celtic FC
Favourite team: Manchester United
Darren Miller
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Manchester United
David Sheppherd
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Manchester City
Rob Ward
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team: Manchester City
Lee-ann
FA Qualifications: FA Level 1 awaiting assessment; Coaching at DJFC since 2007
Coaching Experience: Didsbury Juniors FC
Favourite team:
SOCCER PARENTS: Nick Royle, Paul Sheehan, Paul Hulse, Nick Turner, Ian Gregg, Rob Merino, Mick Rust, Conrad Leyser
