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Nationwide rollout of SSGs


https://forum.insidesport.com.au/Topic1089927.aspx

By distantfan - 10 May 2011 7:00 PM

The FFA proposed that by 2010 its SSG rollout would comprise all age groups up to and including u11s. http://www.smallsidedfootball.com.au/pdfs/2010_OSSF_Formats_2.9.09.pdf

I can't find any information which explains how successful the rollout has been nationwide.

The implementation of SSGs hasn't occurred uniformly across FNSW's 31 associations but we are now well on our way. According to the FNSW website: 6 associations have SSGs up to u11, 23 have SSGs up to u10 and 2 have SSGs up to 'u9/10'. http://footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=191

The 23 FNSW associations, with SSGs up to u10s, can become FFA SSG compliant next year just by keeping the same players (born in 2001) on half pitches in 2012. So it seems likely that all bar two FNSW associations will be compliant for next season.

Do you know if there's a document with up to date information about the national rollout or, if not, what is the situation in your state/territory?
By krones3 - 17 Nov 2011 8:46 PM

Munrubenmuz wrote:
krones3 wrote:
neverwozza wrote:
Judy Free wrote:
Munrubenmuz wrote:
The only thing important to me is that the kids have a good time and enjoy themselves.


And in your mind they can only do this with your sideline meddling?

Grow up.

Just rememeber your place in all this. It's the kid's independent leisure activity i.e. not a place for you to exercise your ego or short comings.


It does detract from the kids enjoyment if they are unable to score goals because the opposition are blocking them with a goalie. In my experience it has only been the ultra competitive coaches that do this because results in 5 year old soccer games are important to them. Its against the rules so well done Mun on your stance. I'll be coaching my 7 year old next year and I'll make sure I have a set of rules handy every match day.


IMO the rules are not important it is the spirit in which the game is coached and the style of play that matter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlm9MRVER3E



Edited by krones3: 17/11/2011 06:23:52 PM


Of course mate, I agree with you, it is the spirit of the game that is important.

Previously we've talked about kids playing it out backwards under instructions from coaches as there are no corners which to me is not in the spirit of the game as another example.

In the 3 or 4 years since SSG has rolled out I think I've asked maybe 2 coaches if they could move their player away from the goal so the other kids get a chance to score.

No one is fanatical, no one is screaming.

You are 100% right

I pity the kids who are coached by such fools, clearly they do not understand the concept of football and youth development.
I console my self with the knowledge that at least the kids i coach will understand and appreciate the game and that those coaches and unfortunately the players will fall away from the game over time,and trust me they will.
If a goal is scored against my team i see it as an opportunity to practice kick offs.