Kovan Academy Curriculum

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

1. Players to form a circle in the middle of the pitch.
2. On coach's command, players will start moving sideways around the circle.
3. Coach can say "change direction" for players to go the other way around the circle.
4. Different coloured cones will be set up at the corners of the pitch.
5. When coach calls out a colour, players are to quickly run toward it.

Passing, Dribbling, 1V1 & Small Sided Games:

Players practice passing combinations, dribbling to eliminate opponents, and 1v1 challenges calling out numbers before finishing with small-sided game time.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

Dribbling Drills:

1. The first player in line dribbles around the outside of the cones in a zig-zag pattern.
2. When the dribbling player reaches the end, they sprint the zig-zag course's distance and return to the line.
3. Now, as the players are moving to their right side, they must dribble normally. As they move to the left side, they must roll the ball with the right foot's sole.

Passing Drills:

1. Players start with two-touch passes to one another.
2. After making a pass, the passer alternates moving around the cones to their right and left.
3. Lastly, after making a pass, the passer turns and runs around the cone behind them and checks in to the middle of the cones to receive the next pass.

1V1s & Small Sided Games:

Defender starts with ball, passes to attacker; attacker tries to score while defender tries to win ball back. Then free game time.

Warm-up:

Players will juggle the ball using their feet and thigh.

Passing Warm-Up:

Players split into groups of 3-4. One player will be the "passer". The working player checks in to the middle cone, receives the ball, passes back then backpedals and repeats. Improves passing technique and ball control.

Dribbling Drill:

• 1st Round: Players dribble straight to the last cone and back.
• 2nd Round: Players dribble to center cone, do a feint and cut direction to avoid a defender.

Combination Drill & Small-sided match:

Player A passes to Player B, runs to the side. Player B does a long pass for Player A to cross for Player B to score. Then small-sided match applying all skills learned.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills, 1V1s & Small Sided Games:

Zig-zag dribbling course with sole rolls; two-touch passing combinations moving around cones; 1v1 defender starts with ball and passes to attacker who tries to score.

Passing, Dribbling, 1V1 & Small Sided Games:

Cross and shoot passing combination, King of the court dribbling drill, 1v1 numbers game, then free game time.

Agility & Dribbling Drill:

• 1st set: dribble straight fast, high knees
• 2nd set: cross dribble, shuffle at the markers
• 3rd set: step overs, long jumps
• 4th set: back dribble, shuttle run

2v1 Dribbling Drills & Small Sided Game:

Players pair up. One defender holds and intercepts only (no tackle). The pair passes within each other and scores once in the penalty box (30 seconds). Then free game time.

Warm-up Activities / Fun Games:

Introduction of each player to teammates, followed by fun games that includes sprinting, running and teamwork type of games to warm up the players before the training session.

Awareness Drills, Dribbling Drills & 1V1s:

Tic-tac-toe awareness race; King of the Ring dribbling; 1v1 sprint and 50/50 ball challenge.

Shooting Drills & Small Sided Games:

Winger combination shooting drill then free game time.

Passing, 1V1 & Small Sided Games:

Long-ball relay passing combination; 2v1 where defender passes to either attacker who try to score together; then free game time.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Turn-and-pass queue drill; shadow-leader dribbling pairs; shooting drill then free game time.

Agility Drill, Possession Drill, Technical Shooting & Small Sided Game:

Timed agility stations (high knees, ladder, hurdles + 1-2 finish); possession drill (10 passes = 1 point); technical shooting with varied ball types.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills (Diamond) & 1V1s:

Down-and-back dribble game (first to 5 wins the set); One-touch diamond passing combination; 1v1 sprint and 50/50 ball challenge.

Shooting Drills & Small Sided Games.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills, 1V1s & Small Sided Games:

Zig-zag dribbling course; two-touch passing with movement; 1v1 challenge with roles switching after all players have gone.

Passing, Dribbling (Shadow Leader), Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Turn-and-pass queue; shadow dribbling pairs; shooting drill then free game time.

Dribbling Warm-Up, King of the Ring & 2v1:

Dribble around the box warm-up; king of the ring dribble elimination; 2v1 with pairs attacking one defender.

2v2 with Small Goals & Small-sided match:

Players score by dribbling through the goals. Then full small-sided match applying all skills.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills & 1V1s:

Zig-zag dribbling with sole rolls; two-touch passing combinations; 1v1 challenge drill.

Small Sided Games:

The players will now get gametime where they can use what they have learnt in the training session.

Agility & Dribbling Drill, 2v1 & Small Sided Game:

Multi-station agility/dribbling circuit; 2v1 with intercepting defender (no tackle, 30 sec); then free game time.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games:

Three-station warm-up (hurdles, diagonal cones, ladder); triangle passing with middle player turning; relay dribbling gate race; shooting drill.

Agility & Dribbling Drill, 2v1 & Small Sided Game:

Multi-station agility/dribbling circuit (high knees, cross dribble, step overs, back dribble); 2v1 with intercepting defender; then free game time.

Warm-up:

5 rounds of jogging to running and come back and do burpees. Warms up player's body and legs for the session.

Agility Drill:

Players will go through an agility challenge drill where they will be timed through a series of stations: high knees, agility ladder, hurdles. Finally they would have to do a 1-2 pass with the coach and finish; fastest time wins.

Possession Drill:

Players will be split into 2 teams and play a possession drill with points — 5 consecutive passes without interceptions gets 1 point.

Shooting Drill & Small Sided Game.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games.

Fitness Drill, Possession Drill, Shooting Drill & Small Sided Game.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games.

Dribbling Drills, Passing Drills, 1v1s & Small Sided Games.

Agility Drill, Holding & Shielding Drill, Shooting Drill & Small Sided Game.

Agility Drill, Possession Drill, Technical Shooting Drill & Small Sided Game.

Passing, Dribbling, Shooting & Small Sided Games.

Dribbling, Passing, 1v1 & Shooting Drills.

King of the Ring, Agility Drill, Shooting Drill & Small Sided Game.

Dribbling, Passing, 1v1s & Small Sided Games.

Agility Drill, Possession Drill, Technical Shooting & Small Sided Game.

Running Drill, Dribbling Drill, Shooting Drill & 5-aside Match.

Passing, Dribbling & Shooting.

Dribbling, Passing, 1v1s & Small Sided Games.

Body Feint Drill, Possession & 1v1 Shooting.

Passing, Dribbling (Pirates & Treasure) & Shooting.

Running, Dribbling/Passing Drill, Shooting & 5-aside Match.

Dribbling, Passing, 1v1 & Shooting.

Passing (with hurdles), Advanced Passing (crossing drill) & Shooting.

Dribbling / Body Feint, Possession & Technical Shooting.

Passing (with hurdles), Advanced Passing & Shooting.

Dribbling, Passing & 1v1s.

Passing, Dribbling & Shooting.

Reaction & Agility, Possession & Crossing Drills.