Skills Acquisition Program Foundation Squads
A key aspect of the new Football Federation Australia National Curriculum is the implementation of a Skill Acquisition 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 optimal mental and physical phase in which children are able to learn motor skills.
The FFSA in conjunction with the FFA will be continuing Skill Acquisition Programs during the summer period (2013/14)
Skill Acquisition Program 2012/13
In conjunction with FFA, Football Federation SA ran two SAP foundation squads (2001 and 2002-born players) over the summer period from November 2012 through to February 2013
The North/East program was conducted at Gleeson College, while the South/West program was conducted at Underdale High School.
Each program trained twice a week with 3 Gala Days included in the program where everyone came together at Burton Park and played 7v7.
The FFSA/FFA would like to thank Vlado Blazeka and Cristiano Dos Santos for their commitment and dedication in delivering a quality environment for the players.
“It was a pleasure to attend the Gala Days and see the FFA vision and philosophy coming to life through fantastic individual quality and creative combination play,” said Richie Alagich SAP coach.
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