Age stages

What are children learning at each age group on their way through their early sports career

Game & Skill Stages (Technical Continuum)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Basic techniques
Ball and wall activities
Improving basic skills
Games as teacher
Rotation of positions
Playing other sports
Small sided games
Improving technique
Skill execution
Understanding the role in the team
Attacking principles
Defending principles
Individual units and groups
9 v 9 and 11 v 11 games
Technically proficient
Improved decision making
Complex problem solving
Understanding the defending and attacking strategies
11 v 11 / Small sided games
Mental Stages (Psychological Continuum)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Enthusiasm
Imagination
Exploration
Avoiding anxiety and boredom
Progressive introduction to mental skills
Progressive group activities
Self concept
Awareness
Responsibility
Goal setting
Confidence
Coping strategies
Lifestyle skills
Developing a stable temperament
Understanding
Communication
Advanced coping strategies are developed
Physical & Body Stages (Physical Continuum)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Agility
Balance
Co-ordination
Speed
Kinesthesia
Catching, Passing, Kicking, Running, Jumping
Changing direction
Motor control
Mixed activities
Multi skills
Adolescent growth spurt
Aerobic development
Changing shape
Early/late maturation
Athleticism changes
Muscle mass gains
Strength improves
Power increases
Lactate training
Improving recovery
Full potential is progressively achieved
Social Stages (Social Continuum)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Fun and enjoyment
Support from parents and schools
Inclusion and participation
Form relationships
Safe environments
Simple rules and ethics
Accept responsibility
Fair play
Peer group features
Values and beliefs
Appropriate behaviours
Developing emotional stability
Being socially responsible
Recognising cultural differences
Dealing with conflict
Appreciating others
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