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Soccer at Saints. Our program is a consistent and structured long term approach to developing skills via a proactive and effective ball possession style of play that leads to more touches on the ball, more goals, more excitement for our boys and better results. Soccer the Saints way 2014.

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Soccer at Saints.

Our program is a consistent and

structured long term approach

to developing skills via a proactive and

effective ball possession style of play

that leads to more touches on the ball,

more goals, more excitement for our

boys and better results.

Soccer the Saints way 2014.

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Introduction.

Welcome to the 2014 Saints Soccer season.

As the program continues to grow, this year there will be 17 teams, 300 boys and 24 coaches and staff working on the program across the junior and senior schools.

Last year, changes I’ve introduced to the program gradually started to take effect. I am delighted with the way our teams play across all year groups – concentrating on possession based soccer in a 4-3-3 formation with a proactive style of play. The coaches working on the program hold the relevant qualifications to deliver age-appropriate coaching for each of the 4 training building blocks shown below.

In the Junior School I see boys practising skills within their training sessions and more importantly within their games as we encourage them to do. In this ‘Skill Acquisition’ phase of learning it is more important to develop skills for life rather than win every game in the short-term. I ask coaches to avoid drills with boys waiting in lines, non-stimulating or over complicated exercises and not to intervene and talk too much. Children learn best by playing the game and I encourage every coach to use one ball per boy wherever possible.

In the Senior School our open and attacking style of play means more goals, more touches on the ball and more excitement for our boys. All teams performed admirably last year with impressive wins at home and away. In the open age teams where we start to concentrate on results as well as enjoyment and participation, we competed at every level from the 4th team to the First XI who won every game in the league, the John Roe Shield, The IBC Cup and the Intercol.

This year I have introduced a Soccer curriculum for Saints which is unashamedly based on the Football Federation Australia (FFA) National Curriculum. I am grateful to the FFA for their support and in particular the Football Federation South Australia (FFSA) and their staff for their continued assistance and support of our program. We will continue to apply the FFA’s practical guide which I have adapted to suit our needs at Saints. I will be providing a Coach Education evening on this subject assisted by the First XI Coach Joe Mullen. The coach of every team will be provided with access to the FFA National Curriculum and extracts of the relevant topics for each phase of the Building Blocks with model sessions for them to follow. This planned, age-appropriate approach to player development will ensure the boys are coached in all the relevant skills required to succeed and enjoy soccer for life. I can’t guarantee that every coach on the program will return to work at Saints every year but by introducing a Saints Soccer Curriculum I can ensure that our boys receive consistency and an overview of all of the ‘subjects’ or skills that they should expect from a sports program at a school of our status. By the time our boys reach the open age teams, I will be confident that that they have been provided with a solid skill base on which we can build teams capable of consistently winning games and positively representing the school.

I have also made some changes in the Junior School structure (see later section) to ensure we are developing our boys consistently and robustly. This will provide us with sustainability as the supply of participants and skilled/ talented players are improved and maintained. We will continue to work with the FFSA and Christiano dos Santos Rodrigues (formerly of Adelaide United) who delivers the Year 3 skills session which is the gateway to our program.

Year Group Building Block FFA recommended Coaching Qualifications

Open Performance PhaseSenior C, B, A and Professional Diploma, minimum: Senior Certificate

Year 8-10 Game Training Phase Youth C License, minimum: Game Training Certificate or Skill Training CertificateYear 4-7 Skill Acquisition Phase

Year R-3 Discovery Phase Minimum: Grassroots Certificate

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Thank you to everyone and a special thanks to John Athanasiou and Ramon Bartholomeusz for their assistance with the management of such a large program.

I look forward to seeing you around the school in 2014.

Jamie P Wilkinson Director of Soccer

This year there will also be even closer links with First XI and Reserve teams which will provide a larger ‘pool’ of boys that can step up to that First XI level when needed and improve the playing experience for the whole squad of boys across both teams.

I am extremely pleased with the way the program is going at Saints and I must thank the boys for their efforts, the coaches and staff working on the program and the parents and carers for all the time and support that contributes to our success.

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A Message from the Teachers-in-Charge (TiC).

John Athanasiou

As Teacher-in-Charge (TiC) of Soccer in the Junior School, my role is to oversee the administrative matters relating to Junior School Soccer. I work closely with coaches, team managers, players and parents, in liaison with Jamie Wilkinson (the Director of Soccer). Team managers assist the coaches with administrative tasks, which provides more time for coaches to focus on developing skills. Each team has been allocated a team manager, which is unique to Saints.

Pre-season communication has now been distributed to all players in the Junior School including information relating to training days, uniform and the Saints Code of Behaviour. Team Managers have also devised a note pertaining to their own team organisation. I encourage you to read through this information carefully.

Should you have any queries throughout the season, your first point of contact is your son’s Team Manager or Coach. Jamie and I are also available to assist you with any queries, issues or concerns you may have. Our focus this year in the Junior School will be the following:

1. Fostering boys’ enjoyment of the game.

2. The boys’ skill development and increased knowledge of Soccer.

3. Development of coaches.

4. Retaining healthy numbers in the sport.

I conclude by wishing you all the best of luck for the season ahead. I am very passionate about Soccer and the future of the sport at Saints. Your ongoing support is much appreciated.

Thank you.

John Athanasiou TiC of Soccer (Junior School)

Ramon Bartholomeusz

Soccer at St Peter’s College continues from strength to strength and 2014 promises to be an excellent season.

This year we welcome the addition of a third Year 8 team, making an impressive eleven Senior School teams in total.

In May, St Peter’s College will host the Annual John Roe Perpetual Shield Match against Scotch College Melbourne and this will provide a terrific opportunity for younger players to see the First XI in action. The acquisition of full-sized portable goals will also enable coaches to implement a variety of attacking-based training sessions with their teams. All involved in Saints Soccer are looking forward to taking to the Lloyd and Farr ovals as soon as possible.

Ramon Bartholomeusz TiC of Soccer (Senior School)

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Junior School Changes.

If winning is made too important in youth Soccer, coaches automatically tend to select physically and mentally more developed children. The ‘Relative Age Effect’ can have an influence on selections where children born in the first half of the year develop earlier than their peers born 10-11 months later which makes a big difference at this young age. Lionel Messi is among the shortest footballers on the planet, measuring only 169cm. In youth Soccer we need to teach players the proper skills and allow them to play without negative pressure, to express themselves and to be allowed to make and learn from mistakes. There needs to be an effective balance between results and development; in our school environment we believe we are already making this happen.

This year we have introduced a Year 6 team which will spread our talent between two teams and thus provide more playing opportunities for boys in Y6 and Y7.

There was a gap between the 5A team and the Primary A (combined Y6/Y7) teams previously which meant that some boys went from the 5A team to a Primary B team the following year in Year 6 as the more physically developed and athletic boys were more able to compete and thus selected to play in the Primary A competition. By adding this additional team we now have a specialised team for boys in each of the Years 5, 6 and 7 with a suitably qualified (or in the process of becoming qualified) coach installed for each team. Boys are able to play with their peers and the late developers will have equal opportunities including an extra year to develop.

At the same time, the talent that would have been condensed into the Primary A team is now spread across two teams - the Primary A team and the Year 6 team. This development could mean that the Primary A team will not be as strong as in previous years. We are not greatly concerned by this as the focus for the soccer program in the Junior School is skill acquisition and gaining playing experience at the highest possible available level and not short-term results. The Primary A team has been exceedingly strong for several years which has previously been the focus of the program for some time. Last year, the Primary A team scored 73 goals in 10 games and conceded only 15. However, too many easy games can also hinder development which leave only a small number of boys exposed to this environment

and the experience of playing in games with skill levels more closely matched are lost. In school Soccer there is a Year 6 competition and so it makes sense for our Year 6 boys to play there.

Boys need to learn how to perform in close games and to come back from behind in a game as well as how to lose too. Some of our Primary A boys that have progressed to the Senior School to play for the 8A team have experienced a challenging time when confronted with teams as good as or better than they are – issues that had not encountered in the Junior School. By increasing the level of competition and numbers of boys playing at an A team level in the Junior School we hope to address these issues and we will be asking the Primary A and Year 8 coaches to be in close communication to assist boys with the transition from Junior to Senior School.

The introduction of the Curriculum provides clear guidance for coaches and ensures our boys are developing the range of skills they need to play and enjoy the game for life. The training sessions are the main focus for the development of these skills and the matches the boys play are their opportunity to put these skills into practice. We need to encourage the boys to practice their skills and learn from their mistakes. Are we trying to win every game? Absolutely, and given the quality of the boys and coaches we have, this will not change dramatically. However, if we concentrate only on match results, an unhealthy level of psychological pressure at a young age can suffocate creativity and initiative. The result is to develop reactive rather than proactive behaviour. Children will take a simple option out of fear of being criticised for making a mistake. Please join me in encouraging the boys to express themselves within games. The more they enjoy themselves, the better they will play and the more positive results will be.

To further maximise the limited time we have to develop soccer skills, where possible we will match up each boy with a coach that is already aware of their playing strengths and development areas. In that way, no time will be lost in ‘assessing’ players each year and skill acquisition is maximised. In addition, by rotating the coaching staff each coach gains an understanding of the skill levels and demands of each team and how their development pathway is linked. Where possible, we also encourage coaches to gain experience working across both the Junior and Senior schools too.

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Junior School Changes.

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Planning and Coaching.

Our program runs for Term 2 and half of Term 3 which translates to 14 active weeks of coaching delivery (just 14 hours of total coaching contact in the Junior School). To make the best use of this time we have asked the coaches to follow the session plans provided and to structure their sessions as follows:

Discovery Skill

Acquisition

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Performance

Welcome/warm up5 mins

Welcome/warm up5 mins

Welcome / Explanation 5 mins

The Beginning10 mins

Skill Introduction 10 mins

Warm Up10 mins

The Middle15 minutes

Skill Training20 mins

Positioning Games15 mins

The End20-25 minutes

Skill Game20 mins

Game Training20 mins

Wrap-Up 5 mins

Wrap-Up 5 mins

Training Game20 mins

Warm Down / Wrap Up 5 mins

In the centre of this brochure you can see the Curriculum topics to be delivered on our program this year and the page numbers of the models sessions which can be viewed within this document: http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/nationalcurriculum

We have managed to retain and recruit another highly experienced and qualified team of coaching staff to continue our progress. All coaches will be provided with a copy of the re-launched FFA National Curriculum including the model session plans. The Curriculum explains the philosophy behind how we play and illustrates practical steps that bring the thinking to life in training and in matches. We would encourage anyone that has an interest in our program or even disagrees with my philosophy and approach to leading the soccer program at Saints to read the FFA National Curriculum in the first instance. In soccer many people have different opinions but for many years there was no clear direction for the sport in Australia. The Curriculum provides clarity in terms of strategic direction.

In addition to external coaches, we are continuing to invest in our own staff, parents and old scholars. Supplementary to the Youth Certificate courses already provided, 5 coaches (4 old scholars and 1 parent) have been funded to attend the FFA Skill Training Certificate in 2014. Another 3 members of staff are already planning to undertake their Asian C License qualification with our support and we also have a Year 11 student who is very interested in getting into coaching and will be mentored by the Primary A coach this year. It is vital to have a complimentary blend of external coaches with high levels of technical experience and staff, parents and old scholars with knowledge of Saints traditions and expectations.

Soccer has 4 main components (Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental) and previously these have been developed separately. Coaches holding the relevant qualification are able to provide our boys with skills to deliver in a game of constantly quick changing situations. The FFA recommends that all coaches that are developing talented players hold the C License qualification. To be successful our boys need to be able to perceive a Soccer situation, decide how to act and execute a technique. A coaching drill such as dribbling through cones will teach a boy the technique of dribbling/running with the ball. However, there is little Soccer context as most of the game specific resistances (space, time, direction, team-mates, opposition) are missing. Scientific research shows that the most educationally effective way to develop Soccer players is to leave the perception-decision-execution chain as much as possible intact. This holistic approach is also extremely time effective – a scarce resource in a 14 week program.

Our boys need to be physically able to compete and an experienced and qualified coach can achieve this whilst players are working with a ball to maximise skill development simultaneously. Any physical conditioning without a ball e.g. running is an opportunity lost in terms of developing skills. Our program is designed to maximise time and development on the ball in an environment of age-appropriate learning.

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St Peter’s College Soccer Curriculum 2014.

First XI Reserves 3rd XI 4th XI Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4/5

Performance phase: conditioning Game training phase: 1-4-3-3 and 4 main moments = bp, bp>bpo, bpo & bpo>bp Skill acquisition phase: 4 core skills - 1st touch, striking the ball, running with the ball & 1v1

T1 W8 Trials Wed

T1 W9 Trials

T1 W10 Passing, & structure

T1 W11 Shape and pressing

Trials Trials Trials

H IBC trophy

H Rest

T2 W1 BP - Playing out from the back Trials Trials Trials Trials Trials Advanced 1st touch 1St touch - session 2 with step up p. 137

1St touch - session 1 p. 133

Discovery phase model session 1

T2 W2 BPO - Zonal defence Passing Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Killer pass - session 2 with step up p. 150

Short passing - session 1 p. 145

Discovery phase model session 2

T2 W3 T - Attack to defence 1st touch Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

Running with the ball - session 2 with step up p.166

Running with the ball - session 1 p.160

Discovery phase model session 3

T2 W4 BP - Midfield play Shape Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 1V1 session 2 with step up p.178

1V1 session 1 p.174 Discovery phase model session 4

T2 W5 BPO - Midfield press Defence Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1st touch 1St touch - session 3 p. 141

1St touch - session 1 p. 133 With step up

Discovery phase model session 5

T2 W6 T - Defence to attack Attack Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Shooting session 3 p.154 Short passing - session 1 p. 145 With step up

Discovery phase model session 6

T2 W7 BP - Attacking Midfield Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

Running with the ball - session 3 p.170

Running with the ball - session 1 p.160 With step up

Discovery phase model session 7

T2 W8 BPO - Defending & recapturing Shooting Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 1V1 session 3 p.174 1V1 session 1 p.174 With step up

Discovery phase model session 8

T2 W9 T - Attack to defence Running with the ball Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Recap 1St touch - session 3 with step up p. 141

1St touch - session 2 p. 137

Discovery phase model session 9

T3 W1 BP - Finishing Passing Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1st touch Shooting session 3 with step up p.154

Killer pass - session 2 p. 150

Discovery phase model session 10

T3 W2 BPO - Disturbing & pressure Defence Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Running with the ball - session 3 with step up p.170

Running with the ball - session 2 p.166

Discovery phase model session 11

T3 W3 T - Defence to attack Attack Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

1V1 session 3 with step up p.174

1V1 session 2 p.178 Discovery phase model session 12

T3 W4 Game preparation Midfield Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 Recap Recap Discovery phase model session 13

T3 W5 InterCol Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Discovery phase model session 14

T3 W6 Blackfriars

* Please see page 13 for notes.

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First XI Reserves 3rd XI 4th XI Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4/5

Performance phase: conditioning Game training phase: 1-4-3-3 and 4 main moments = bp, bp>bpo, bpo & bpo>bp Skill acquisition phase: 4 core skills - 1st touch, striking the ball, running with the ball & 1v1

T1 W8 Trials Wed

T1 W9 Trials

T1 W10 Passing, & structure

T1 W11 Shape and pressing

Trials Trials Trials

H IBC trophy

H Rest

T2 W1 BP - Playing out from the back Trials Trials Trials Trials Trials Advanced 1st touch 1St touch - session 2 with step up p. 137

1St touch - session 1 p. 133

Discovery phase model session 1

T2 W2 BPO - Zonal defence Passing Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S1 p.195 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Killer pass - session 2 with step up p. 150

Short passing - session 1 p. 145

Discovery phase model session 2

T2 W3 T - Attack to defence 1st touch Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S1 p.209 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

Running with the ball - session 2 with step up p.166

Running with the ball - session 1 p.160

Discovery phase model session 3

T2 W4 BP - Midfield play Shape Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking central areas - S1 p.221 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 1V1 session 2 with step up p.178

1V1 session 1 p.174 Discovery phase model session 4

T2 W5 BPO - Midfield press Defence Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S1 p.233 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1st touch 1St touch - session 3 p. 141

1St touch - session 1 p. 133 With step up

Discovery phase model session 5

T2 W6 T - Defence to attack Attack Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S1 p.243 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Shooting session 3 p.154 Short passing - session 1 p. 145 With step up

Discovery phase model session 6

T2 W7 BP - Attacking Midfield Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.253 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

Running with the ball - session 3 p.170

Running with the ball - session 1 p.160 With step up

Discovery phase model session 7

T2 W8 BPO - Defending & recapturing Shooting Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Playing out from the back - S2 p.201 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 1V1 session 3 p.174 1V1 session 1 p.174 With step up

Discovery phase model session 8

T2 W9 T - Attack to defence Running with the ball Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Midfield play - S2 p.215 with step up in 2nd training

Recap 1St touch - session 3 with step up p. 141

1St touch - session 2 p. 137

Discovery phase model session 9

T3 W1 BP - Finishing Passing Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Attacking wide areas - S2 p.225 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1st touch Shooting session 3 with step up p.154

Killer pass - session 2 p. 150

Discovery phase model session 10

T3 W2 BPO - Disturbing & pressure Defence Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Pressure - S2 p.249 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced striking the ball Running with the ball - session 3 with step up p.170

Running with the ball - session 2 p.166

Discovery phase model session 11

T3 W3 T - Defence to attack Attack Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Defending/recapturing - S2 p.250 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced running with the ball

1V1 session 3 with step up p.174

1V1 session 2 p.178 Discovery phase model session 12

T3 W4 Game preparation Midfield Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Transitioning - S1 p.258 with step up in 2nd training

Advanced 1v1 Recap Recap Discovery phase model session 13

T3 W5 InterCol Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Players choice Discovery phase model session 14

T3 W6 Blackfriars

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Saints Soccer History.

The first specifically organised game at Saints (i.e. outside Physical Education) was played in 1974. Staff involved at that time were Mr Peter Wells (Coach of the First XI which was U16 at that time), Mr John Roe (U13 Coach and pictured below) and Mr John Curtis. All were very capable and knowledgeable coaches. There was no Independent Schools competition at that time but a State Schools competition with games usually in the Northern suburbs. The first competitive First XI game at Saints was versus Norwood Boys High School and even though the 2-5 result went against us, the result was encouraging, given most of the boys had never played in a match before. The First XI finished the season with 3 wins from 11 games.

By 1975 Saints became inaugural members of the first Independent Schools League. Many other schools had not yet introduced Soccer and so some schools were faced twice. In 1977 Saints had put together a strong team that challenged for the league title – eventually finishing second. In addition, significantly younger boys were playing Soccer which provided some sustainability for the program. All schools were represented in the 1978 league and Saints finished as runners up, winning every game but one – to Prince Alfred College (PAC). However, this was not an official Intercol fixture until the following year which ended with another PAC win. Soccer was also introduced to the Prep (junior) school this year as well as the pitches being moved to the Lloyd Oval as they are to this day. Also in the late 70’s, the playing strip pictured was introduced and utilised until the mid-90’s.

Pictured below: The original Saints playing strip

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Saints Soccer History.

appointed Coordinator of Soccer and then to TiC of Soccer. There was a significant change with an increase in soccer awareness.

The number of boys playing soccer exploded with the sport becoming the biggest sport in the Junior School in line with soccer becoming the fastest growing sport in Australia. Numbers were and are consistently well over 100 players (6–7 teams) each season. There was a large representation in the District SAPSASA soccer team with Saints being asked to set guidelines for current and future soccer programs within ISSA and SAAS. With more players to choose from, results dramatically improved with the Primary A’s being recognised as one of the strongest teams in the ISSA (SAAS) competitions.

In 1979, Mr Roe coordinated with his colleague Mr Andrew Taint at Scotch College Melbourne to play an annual game between their respective schools. The teams met twice that year with two draws – a sign of a healthy rivalry to come. Our current First XI competes in this annual game versus Scotch College Melbourne to this day for the ‘John Roe Shield’ named in Mr Roe’s honour.

Another strong performance in 1980 saw the First XI score 50 goals in 10 games, of which they won 8. By 1981 it was our time. Saints won the Open League with 9 wins and 1 loss. In this year St Peter’s Old Collegians Soccer Club was also founded by Mr Roe whose grandsons both attend and play in the current program to this day.

Mr Laurie Humphreys became First XI Coach and the TiC for Soccer covering an impressive 18 year reign until Mr Ramon Bartholomeusz took over in 2013.

In the Junior School, football and cricket were the dominant sports but in the early 80’s soccer was introduced and Ms Sue Nosworthy became Mistress in Charge (MiC) of Soccer with one team playing in ISSA Competition. There were no trials, only nominations and only teachers or parents were selected to coach. Year 5 was the youngest group to play soccer and in general, most teams were not very strong. Some 8 years ago Ms Nosworthy left her role as MiC and Mr John Athanasiou was

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• The First XI and Reserves training schedule is broken down into 3 week mesocycles. Each 3 week block has a topic from the main moments of football: Ball Possession (BP), Ball Possession with the Opposition (BPO) and Transition (T) which can be BP>BPO or BPO>BP. There is one topic for each week of 2 training sessions. The second session can be a review of the topic or a new focus on a football problem highlighted within the game each week.

• The 3rd XI and 4th XI topics are provided as a guide and content can be taken from sessions outlined in the Game Training or Skill Acquisition phases based on an appropriate level for the coach and player ability.

• Game Training Phase: the second session can be a review of the topic or a new focus on a football problem highlighted within the game each week. The sessions are identical across Years 8, 9 and 10 as this is the first year this has been introduced and we cannot assume boys already have this level of development.

• Skill Acquisition Phase: there is only 1 training session per week with some slight variations between year groups to allow for development, but essentially the skills are repeated.

• Qualified A team coaches are encouraged to follow this training schedule. B team coaches are encouraged to do so and will be supported to deliver where required. Consideration has to be given to player ability and delivering a session that is appropriate for the boys involved. Therefore there may be slight variations and adaptations to ensure boys of all levels are able to actively participate whilst gaining the appropriate level of instruction and development, e.g. the Year 4/5 teams will receive Discovery Phase development.

*2014 Curriculum Notes.

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