Characteristics of U8 Soccer Players First Second Grade.pptVIP

Characteristics of U8Soccer PlayersSecond Third Grade Physical Development Mental Development Social Development Physical Development Skeletal system is still growing: growth plates are near the joints, thus injuries to those areas merit special consideration. Cardiovascular system is less efficient than an adults; a child’s heart rate peaks sooner and takes longer to recover. Physical Development Temperature regulation system is less efficient than adults; children elevate their core temperature more quickly and take longer to cool than adults. Improvement in pace and coordination from U6, however the immaturity of a U8’s physical abilities are obvious. Mental Development The limited ability to tend to more than one task at a time leaves little or no capacity for “tactical” decision making. Concept of time and space relationship is just beginning to develop and will be limited by the capacity to attend to multiple tasks. Limited experience with personal evaluation; effort is synonymous with performance. Social Development Self-concept and body image are beginning to develop, but very fragile. Great need for approval from adults such as parents, teachers, and coaches; like to show individual skills. Social Development Easily bruised psychologically by adults; negative comments carry great weight. Like to play soccer because it is “fun”; intrinsically motivated. Social Development Their universe is expanded to the neighborhood. True playmates emerge with the inclination toward small group activities. There is a desire for social acceptance; they want everyone to like them. General Characteristics of Children U8 Attention span a bit longer than U6, but still not at the “team at all costs” intensity. Inclined more toward group activities. Still in motion - twitching, jerking, scratching and blinking are all second nature physical movements. General Characteristics of Children U8 Santa Claus is no longer a peer topic of discussion. General Characteri