9 Month Football Course

Overview

• Duration: 9 months (3 phases, each lasting 3 months)

• Sessions per week: 3-5 (depends on intensity & age group)

• Focus Areas: Technical skills, tactical awareness, physical fitness, mental strength, and game intelligence

• Delivery Methods: On-field training, video analysis, match simulations, and fitness conditioning

Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Fundamentals & Physical Conditioning

Focus:

• Building technical skills (ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting)

• Developing endurance, strength, and agility

• Introducing basic tactical principles

Monthly Breakdown

Month 1: Technical Mastery & Ball Control

• Dribbling under pressure

• First touch & ball mastery drills

• Short & long passing accuracy

• Basic defensive positioning

• Stamina-building endurance runs

Month 2: Possession & Decision-Making

• Passing combinations & movement off the ball

• Small-sided possession games

• Pressing & counter-pressing drills

• Speed and agility training

• Injury prevention & mobility exercises

Month 3: Finishing & Defensive Foundations

• Shooting under pressure

• Attacking positioning and movement

• 1v1, 2v2, and zonal defending drills

• Strength and conditioning training

• Friendly matches to implement skills

Phase 2 (Months 4-6): Tactical Intelligence & Match Fitness

Focus:

• Understanding different formations and game strategies

• Transition play and game awareness

• Match fitness and high-intensity performance

Monthly Breakdown

Month 4: Position-Specific Training

• Role-based drills for defenders, midfielders, and forwards

• Movement off the ball & tactical spacing

• Recovery runs & defensive transitions

• Functional fitness and speed work

Month 5: Set-Pieces & Pressing Strategies

• Attacking and defending corner kicks & free kicks

• High-pressing defensive play

• Fast-break counter-attacks

• Acceleration and quickness drills

Month 6: Advanced Game Scenarios & Match Readiness

• Decision-making under pressure

• Playing under different tactical systems (4-3-3, 4-4-2, 3-5-2)

• Simulated match situations

• Recovery techniques and mental resilience training

Phase 3 (Months 7-9): High-Performance & Competitive Play

Focus:

• Game intelligence and leadership

• Peak match fitness

• Tactical mastery and team cohesion

Monthly Breakdown

Month 7: Game Management & Leadership

• Understanding game tempo and situational play

• Adapting to opponent strategies

• Communication & leadership drills

• Strength and core conditioning

Month 8: Competitive Match Scenarios

• Simulated matches with real-time coaching feedback

• Performance tracking and individual improvements

• Defensive and offensive shape organisation

• High-intensity fitness workouts

Month 9: Final Preparation & Competitive Play

• Full 90-minute matches with tactical application

• Post-match analysis & improvements

• Personal skill development plans

• Mental toughness and resilience exercises

Delivery Methods Over 3-Month Cycles

• Technical training: Focused ball control, passing, shooting

• Tactical workshops: Game scenarios, formations, decision-making

• Strength & Conditioning: Speed, agility, endurance, injury prevention

• Video analysis: Reviewing match footage for corrections

• Small-sided & full matches: Implementing learned tactics in real-game scenarios

Final Outcome After 9 Months

✅ Strong technical skills and match intelligence
✅ Enhanced physical fitness and stamina
✅ Tactical awareness and adaptability in different formations
✅ Leadership, teamwork, and mental resilience
✅ Competitive match readiness

Would you like any modifications based on player levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) or specific age groups?