SSF Team Leaders

Small-Sided Football (SSF) Rules

Download 2011 Small-Sided Football Rules (Sutherland Shire Football Association)

U6 and u7 GUFC training program

GUFC conducts a structured training program for u6 and u7 teams. In 20101 training nights for u6 and u7 teams will either be:

• Tues 4.30-5.30pm
• Wed 4.30-5.30pm

SSF team leaders will be able to access gear and assistance from experienced GUFC coaches if required.

About Small-Sided Football

Small-Sided Football is football for kids, played on smaller fields, with less players on a team and in an environment where the emphasis is on enjoyment rather than winning. It maximises participation for all players, leading to more touches on the ball, repeated decision making, more goals and importantly less perceived pressure on young players.

Pitch size, player numbers and goal dimensions all gradually increase as children move through the age groups, with the under 6s playing 4x4 and progressing through to 11x11 when they reach under 13s. The laws of the game also gradually change throughout this progression to reflect the changes in understanding, awareness as well as the physical development of players. SSF is steadily being introduced to football competitions right across Australia.

The Sutherland Shire Football Association first introduced SSF in 2008 for u6-u9 age groups. This has since been expanded to include up to u11.

The role of team leaders (you!)

Your role as team leader is to make the football experience of every player and their families in their team as enjoyable as possible. Team leaders should provide the best environment for children to learn and enjoy the game by organising fun game based practices. Good personal and organisational skills are important and allowing the children to learn through playing the game with minimal instruction and a focus on player development.

Learn more about Small-Sided Football

To help GUFC SSF Team Leaders, the Football Federation of Australia's website features a wide range of information and resources on Small-Sided Football. Go to www.smallsidedfootball.com.au