Lee Rangers Under 10’s are a growing team of players who are now in their third season of mini soccer. The current players are of mixed abilities and, as you would
expect for 10 year olds, very boisterous. Currently training on Wednesdays and
Saturday in preparation for a fortnightly ‘match’ they are doing well. Training with
a FUN ethos and friendly environment, to help them develop the basic skills, we
utilise a ‘skills corridor’ and a Football ABC (Agility, Balance and Coordination).
We progress into learning games and routines, culminating in a ‘match’ which,
subject to good behaviour during the early routines, is how we hope to develop them.

A squad of 13 enables sufficient subs to rest players regularly during a game (usually
3 X 20 minutes). Positions, including goalkeeper, are rotated to enable the players to
try out each. After each game a ‘Man of the Match’ and a ‘Goalie of the Game’ are
warded on merit of abilities, effort and lessons learnt during training, then put into
practice.

Although they all enjoy playing football they are reminded that behaviour at home
and school takes priority. Continual interaction with the parents ensures the players
remain focused on these priorities. Parental involvement is encouraged and the FA
RESPECT guidelines are strongly adhered to! Support is encouraged with ‘side-line’
coaching kept to a minimal, letting the players make the decisions.

Looking forward we need to encourage more players and introduce another team,
which will enable a smooth transition into the full 11 a side game, which is only 1
season away.

Spread the word, we need players and coaches to carry the club forward! All
standards welcome