SKIATHOS SEABIRDS FOOTBALL ACADEMY

SKIATHOS SEABIRDS

The Seabirds Football Academy in Skiathos, Greece is the perfect place for young football enthusiasts to get started on their dreams of becoming professional players.

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Seabirds Academy Development Plan

Age Group: 4-7 Years

Objective: The primary focus for this age group is to introduce young players to the game of football and develop their basic skills while having fun.

Training Plan:

  1. Organize basic skill-based drills that include passing, dribbling, and shooting.
  2. Encourage team play by incorporating fun and enjoyable games such as tag, dodgeball with balls, and relay races with the ball.
  3. Develop ball awareness through games like keep away and Monkey in the Middle.
  4. Organize friendly matches to reinforce the games’ fundamental principles.
  5. Develop good sportsmanship by praising the players for their effort and sportsmanship.

Age Group: 8-11 Years

Objective: The primary focus for this age group is to improve the player’s tactical understanding of the game and develop their personality.

Training Plan:

  1. Incorporate teamwork emphasizing coordination and cohesion, which is essential in developing team-oriented play.
  2. Teach tactical understanding through individual and team drills.
  3. Introduce a comprehensive warm-up routine to help prevent injuries in the long term.
  4. Exercise games that emphasise the individual and team skills of ball control, dribbling, shooting, passing, and tackling.
  5. Encourage the players to participate in matches and tournaments to help develop sportsmanship, mental toughness, and resilience.

Age Group: 12-15 Years

Objective: The primary focus for this age group is to build on the player’s skills, discipline, and physical development while emphasizing tactics to a more in-depth level.

Training Plan:

  1. Introduce a more challenging tactical aspect of the game through positional training drills.
  2. Emphasize muscular strength, power, and speed to match the physical demands of the game through weight training or plyometric exercises paired with team-oriented drills.
  3. Reinforce the players’ individual skills in a more challenging environment, such as 1 v 1 drills and individual tactics.
  4. Emphasize good sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork, targeting personal accountability and mental toughness.
  5. Organize high-level tournaments and matches to develop a competitive mindset and challenge the players further.

Age Group: 16-21 Years

Objective: The primary focus for this age group is to get teenagers implemented in the first team or transferred to a bigger club.

Training Plan:

  1. Emphasize individual achievement and confidence.
  2. Reinforce the tactical strategy by imparting more advanced techniques of the game.
  3. Target aerobic and anaerobic endurance, muscular power, and strength to match the physical demands of the game.
  4. Develop mental toughness, resilience and a competitive character.
  5. Organize scrimmages and matches that replicate the game’s demands to improve game intelligence and decision-making abilities as well as scouting high-level tournaments and matches for transfers to bigger teams.

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Seabirds Academy's
10-year plan

Year 1: Building the Foundations

In the first year, we will focus on building a strong foundation upon which the Seabirds Academy will grow. We will source talented players from the nearby islands and mainland of Greece, and our coaching staff will focus on developing their skills and abilities. We will participate in local football tournaments and leagues to gain experience.

Year 2-3: Growing the Academy

In years 2-3, we will focus on expanding the size and reach of the academy, recruiting more talented players from Greece and beyond. We will invest in advanced training equipment and facilities, as well as hiring skilled coaches and support staff. We will increase our participation in tournaments and leagues, both locally and regionally, to continue building experience.

Year 4-5: Establishing a Winning Culture

In years 4-5, we will work to establish a winning culture within the academy. We will focus more on developing individual players’ strengths and molding them into a cohesive team. We will participate in more competitive tournaments and leagues, both in Greece and abroad, to fully test ourselves against the best and gain exposure.

Year 6-7: Building a Sustainable model

In years 6-7, we will endeavour to build a sustainable model that can continue to produce top-quality players and compete at a high level. We will place a greater emphasis on player development, nutrition and sports psychology. Additionally, we will work closely with local communities to source new talent and integrate with the wider Greek footballing system.

Year 8-9: Going Professional

In years 8-9, we will focus on making the crucial leap to the professional level. We will assemble the strongest possible squad and compete aggressively at a regional and national level. We will work closely with sponsorships and investors to ensure our financial stability and the long-term growth of Seabirds Academy.

Year 10: Regional and National Recognition

In year 10, we will establish ourselves as a legitimate contender in Greek Football. We will play in the top-flight leagues and compete for national championship honours. We will continue to harvest top talent from the Sporades islands and the mainland while expanding our footprint across Greece and beyond. Our ultimate goal is to become a well-established professional football club in Greece.

1807 THE YEAR OF THE RESISTANCE

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