The motivation to learn basic skills is very high at this age level. Children gradually begin to change from being self-centered to being self-critical and develop the need for group and/or team games. The “six principals” of U9/U10 player development should be,

1. Are activities developmentally appropriate?

2. Provide clear, concise and correct information.

3. Organize activities simple to complex.

4. Provide safe and appropriate training area.

5. Include decision making by the players within activities.

6. Ensure activities have implications for the game.

At this age we have to understand and demonstrate the basic techniques of soccer and deliver to the player in a sensitive, patient, enthusiastic and imaginative manner.