Apart from NPL level , there are many players playing from age 19 onwards, who feel like they train for outdoor football twice a week, but learn little from their coaches about improving their game.

That is:

1. Technical aspects of play

First touch
Running With The Ball
Striking The Ball
1v1 Defensive and Attacking Skills


2. Game Sense


3. Communication



They know in terms of conditioning, they have to be fit to play football, but are not that clear how, and in what areas they need to improve as set out by their coaches.

Hence, training becomes a chore.



Those people reading this who've continued to play football as an adult, what are /have been your experiences as adult footballers in terms of developing as footballers?

Sadly, this lack of learning has extended to players who've won a VPL title in the past.










Edited by Decentric: 28/4/2015 05:17:55 PM