Absolutely, I coach from U7 girls all the way up to U15 boys. I think alot comes down to our own expectations as a coach, what do I want to get out of the session aswel as what do the players of that age want out of a session. Regardless of age, ability or gender my focus will always be around did they have fun? Did they learn something? Am I happy with the session? 

Sounds good, thanks Jason! How do the sessions differ (or do they) and do you have to adapt in any particular way?

I've been able to run the same session for an U7 and U15 side. Small alterations to pitch size, target areas/goals. Personally for me an U7 session would look more at the technique of some of the core skills where as my U15's in the same session we would look to introduce a more tactical approach. 

Absolutley

Values, philosophy and passion for starters all the way through the ages.

a simple 1v1 at u 7's can be implented through the years at the start it would be can you beat your opponent to get to the other side, at u16's it could be can you beat your opponent to make a 2v1 for the attacker.

at u7's you would have a bigger area for more gains at u16 you can have a smaller area in certain parts of the pitch to show game relevanvce.

if you had a 2v1 you would simply ask u7 for them to get pass the 1 defender but as they get older it would be can the spare player make a movement wider to bring that player out

its just a simple step by step process no different to teaching your own child as a youngster to brush their teeth than showing your teenager how to shave properly

cheers lee

Thanks Lee! So I guess the main thing would be slight progressions to practices as you work through the ages and stages of development? But general coaching approach would be the same?

exactly Tim in my opinion.

what i try to remember is the younger they are try to incorperate the game and as they get older make it more game relevant

I coach U7’s, U15’s and step 5 mens. I’ve used the same session for all of them before but like others have said make it relevant. In older age groups you look at the main player you want to work with ie No 9 starting a press then how your 7,21 & 10 anticipate the start of the press, triggers body shape etc with young ones it’s a match but give points if they intercept a pass of 2 goals if the win the ball from a defender. Even as basic as if a player has the ball can the nearest player go to the ball and the others mark tag the players they can pass to. U7’s need ball at the feet and fun. Older players need to be in gaged and to see the tactical side of things are working to reinforce them doing it on match day

Without a doubt. A good coach is adaptable and a great communicator and these qualities will enable them to work with anyone.