CLARENCE SKILL ACQUISITION PHASE [SAP]
9 – 12 YEARS OLD
WHAT IS SAP?
The Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) is an Australian-wide program to perfect and accelerate the skill development of identified players at the critical ages of 9 to 12. This is the age group universally acknowledged to be the ideal mental and physical stage to develop both fine and gross motor skills in a football context.
The program is conducted from November to September with a Gala Day held monthly from April through to September.
AIM
To provide the necessary technical ‘tools’ to players in order to help them be able to play the game at the highest possible level with a focus on functional game skills.
FUNDAMENTAL CORE SKILLS
The Skill Acquisition Program focuses on the development of the four core skills:
1v1
First Touch
Striking the ball
Running with the ball
Coaches in the SAP Phase will take a holistic approach as a means of achieving the pre-determined learning outcomes for each session and game. The players will develop in an environment with high-expectations with a focus on performing the core skills in game-like scenarios.
TRIALS
Selections will be made from four trial days:
U9/10’S
Trial 1
· Date: Monday 21st November
· Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 4:00pm at the latest.
Trial 2
· Date: Wednesday 23rd November
· Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 4:00pm at the latest.
Trial 3
· Date: Monday 28th November
· Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 4:00pm at the latest.
Trial 4
· Date: Wednesday 30th November
· Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 4:00pm at the latest.
U11/12’S
Trial 1
· Date: Monday 21st November
· Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 5:15pm at the latest.
Trial 2
· Date: Wednesday 23rd November
· Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 5:15pm at the latest.
Trial 3
· Date: Monday 28th November
· Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 5:15pm at the latest.
Trial 4
· Date: Wednesday 30th November
· Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
· Location: Rushforth Park, South Grafton
· What to bring: boots, shin pads, drink bottle
· Additional: Please arrive by 5:15pm at the latest.
ALL PLAYERS MUST SUBMIT AN EOI BEFORE TRIALING: https://forms.office.com/r/WAAifVBfbj
For more information, contact Alex Nolan by email – coaching@northcoastfootball.com.au
