Master's Thesis from the year 2017 in the subject Health - Sport -
Kinematics and Training Theory, grade: 9.0/10.0, Universidad Europea de
Madrid (Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid), course: Master in Talent
Identification and Development in Soccer, language: English, abstract:
This paper will demonstrate a long term athlete development programme
based on a four dimensional approach (tactical, technical, physical and
psycho-social). A one dimensional approach in isolation would be
unrealistic and detrimental to football development. The modern game is
rich in intensity, is multi-skilled, a contact sport and requires a
quick thought-process. Therefore, a four dimensional approach will be
used to combat these main pillars. The information will be based upon a
situation of an Academy Manager to develop elite players for the first
team. The goal will be to develop at least 3 youth players for the first
team every 2 seasons. The club which this paper is based on will follow
the philosophy of developing players for the first team as opposed to a
club that is willing to spend money on players who are already
established or buying already talented young players from other clubs
rather than developing their own. Extensive research will be taken from
books, academic papers, lectures, my own experiences and other reliable
sources to gain maximal knowledge. Furthermore, each age group will be
throughly discussed by analysing the potential benefits and fragilities
of each age group, and also looking on how best to deal with these
issues to obtain the maximal potential of each player. Finally, the
curriculum advances in an age appropriate manner to show a clear
progression through the age groups into adulthood.
