Keeping Players at the Heart of the Club
At ISLAND CITY FC we believe in teaching more than basic football skills. We exist to develop footballers but also to build strong, well-rounded characters. Our aim is to produce dedicated players who are technically and tactically strong and who enjoy and play the game to the highest levels of their ability.
We achieve this by following our core club principles and coaching guidelines:
Providing and promoting excellence in all that we do
Employing highly qualified coaches and educators
Instilling a growth mindset in all of our players
Providing a hardworking and challenging environment for all players
Following well structured and regular individual and team assessments
Involving players in their own target setting and strategies to achieve their goals
Developing players but more importantly, good people
Encouraging creativity and calculated risk taking
Following the priniciples of our TEAM TEAM values
Coaching Curriculum
All ISLAND CITY FC training sessions, seasons and phases are carefully structured to ensure all players receive the best level of care and coaching to see them develop to the absolute best of their abilities. The structure follows a three-step process: Plan, Deliver, Review
1. Plan
- Working Plan
- 4 & 6 Week Phases based on what coaches observe in matches
- Individual Development Plans
- Work Towards Individual Targets (x3)
2. Deliver
- Individual Development Plans
- Individual/Group Targets
- Curriculum Session
- Variation Of Game Type & Positions Played
3. Review
- Player Performance Timeline
- 6 Weekly Reviews (assessments & new target setting 3 times per season)
- Session Evaluation Against Objective
Ensuring the player is at the centre of everything we do
Player Progress and Development
All ISLAND CITY FC players will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the year and written feedback will be given to the player and their parent/carer as part of their Individual Development Plan (IDP). Players will be responsible for setting their own targets and for devising strategies for ensuring that they are achieved.
Coaches will assess against the four key areas of football which ISLAND CITY FC believe to be: Technical, Tactical, Physical and Psychosocial
As players develop and progress through our age groups, their assessment becomes more analytical.
Sample Grassroots IDP
Sample Intermediate IDP
Areas of Assessment
Technical
Match Condition
General Performance
Specific Game Related
Tactical
Defending/Attacking
Communication
Individual/Group/Team Vision
Transitions
Physical
Agility
Endurance
Strength
Power
Speed
Recovery
Flexibility
Nutrition
Psychosocial
Relationships
Commitment
Self Esteem
Enjoyment
External Influences
How We Coach
Training sessions at ISLAND CITY FC are about ensuring every player is able to progress at the best speed and level for their football and personal development. Our 8-step coaching guidelines ensure that every player is well catered to when it comes to training.
Our Style of Play