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To many players at under 7s

Thomas Edwards

I am preparing an under 7s team for September and I currently have 9 players of a range of abilities who all want to participate in matches. I can’t help Think it’s to many ideally I would like 7 as they only play 5vs5 on the pitch at one time for this age group. How do I approach the subject with parents and players? or does anyone have any suggestions? 
thank you 

  • Hi Thomas!   One way round this would be to work collaboratively with other coaches on match day.  For example,    if you play 5v5 and have 2 'subs' - The opposition may have the same.  Could you set up a smaller pitch to the side, and allow them to play 2 v 2 against the opposition. Then rotate players in and out from the 'main' pitch? 

    Or, instead of playing 5 v 5,  could you play two smaller games of 3 v 3 in each half? 

    Collaboration is key, and putting the kids first. Every child should get a full match every week, so the question is, how do we make that happen? 

    Dexter