U16+ Elite Program

U16+ advanced dribbling passing shooting defending fitness

10

Weeks

3

Per Week

30

Sessions

Overview

A 10-week elite program for U16+ players targeting academy, regional, or varsity level.

Goals

✓ Dominate 1v1 situations in attack and defense
✓ Execute complex combination patterns at pace
✓ Consistent finishing across all shooting techniques
✓ Lead team structure defensively
✓ Elite physical output for 90 minutes

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1

Assessment & Dribbling

39 min

Wide-to-Narrow Dribble dribbling Nutmeg Drill dribbling Dribble to Cross dribbling

Week 2

Advanced Passing

42 min

Bent Cross-Field Pass passing Back-Heel Combination passing Press Escape Pass passing

Week 3

Finishing Quality

44 min

Half-Volley Finish shooting Shooting on the Turn shooting Clinical Finishing Circuit shooting

Week 4

Defensive Excellence

42 min

Compact Defensive Shape defending Pressure-Cover-Balance defending Defensive Heading defending

Week 5

Fitness Block 1

47 min

Ball-Integrated Fitness Circuit fitness Resistance Band Circuit fitness Cone Agility Circuit fitness

Week 6

Attacking Patterns

42 min

Cutback Pass passing Penalty Kick Technique shooting Set Piece Delivery shooting

Week 7

Defensive Patterns

36 min

Slide Tackle Technique defending Goal-Side Recovery defending Defensive Header Clearance defending

Week 8

Fitness Block 2

42 min

Partner Sprint Races fitness Sprint Mechanics fitness Ball-Integrated Fitness Circuit fitness

Week 9

Set Pieces & Special Situations

47 min

Set Piece Delivery shooting Rebound Finish shooting Offside Trap defending

Week 10

Peak Week

44 min

Full match simulation both sessions. Video review if available.

Double Scissors Feint dribbling Clinical Finishing Circuit shooting Slide Tackle Technique defending