6 year looking to play football

[Manton Street]

I have a son who is turning six in two months and he wants to start playing football.

Where is a good place to take him? Preferably somewhere quite central. Or have I left it too late?

[Filikis Eterias]

www.westadelaide.com.au


Ground opposite Clipsal at Bowden.

[Squizzy]

It's not exactly central but Campbelltown runs U7 also.

[Nova]

I have a son who is turning six in two months and he wants to start playing football.

Where is a good place to take him? Preferably somewhere quite central. Or have I left it too late?

I believe Campbelltown have settled their squads allready, I dont think there really are any bad clubs you can go to
See who's offering SSG

[Rodney]

FYI from the FFSA site - 26 clubs involved a good start IMO

Small Sided Games - November 14, 2008
Added by: Dimitri Peppas

The Football Federation SA will commence with Under 6, 7 and 8 SSG in 2009. This is will conducted internally due to the player numbers required for each game. SSG will be played concurrent with the Junior Calender.

"Small-sided games (SSG) is about learning, self-experiencing, having a lot of touches on the ball and above all, children having fun every time they step on the pitch. The future of your son, daughter or pupil, as a “player for fun” or as a future Socceroo or Matilda, must begin with SSG. As always, Member Federations, associations, clubs, coaches, officials and parents will play a key role in revolutionising and creating the right playing environment for our young players."

- Robert Baan, National Technical Director, Football Federation Australia (FFA)

What are small-sided games?
They are football games with fewer players competing on a smaller-sized field. They are fun games that encourage players to have more contact with the ball because fewer players are playing in a smaller playing area. SSG have a definite developmental impact on younger football players.

Why change to small-sided games?
It makes the game of football a better experience for children. More touches on the ball, more opportunities to make decisions, more actual play. Players will be more active due to playing both attacking and defensive roles within a match and will understand the importance of team-mates and playing and working together.

Do other countries play small-sided games?
SSG are played and endorsed throughout Brazil, Argentina, Japan, England, Ireland, The Netherlands, Scotland, Germany, France, Korea and USA, to name a few. The idea of SSG is not new.

Benefits of small-sided games for your child
A significant amount of research has been conducted in countries where SSG are prevalent, which overwhelmingly highlight the following benefits:
• more touches of the ball by all players throughout all areas of the pitch
• more shots on goal
• more efficient use of facilities, given there can be multiple games on one standard-size field
• repeated decision-making experience
• the ball is in play far more often
• the emphasis is on player development rather than winning or losing
• better success rate leads to improved quality of play, self-esteem and player retention
• the game is easier to understand
• freedom of expression – no positions in early stages
• less perceived stress on the players
• less perceived pressure from coaches and parents
• parents more likely to volunteer for SSG game leader roles
• children enjoy the progressive and sequential game formats

For club contacts on SSG please see below or contact 8354 1422 or info@ffsa.com.au

For more information on SSG please click here http://www.ffsa.com.au/AAB5X11.asp?ItemID=46

NORTH

Modbury Jets
Contact - Keith Levett
Email - Keith.Levett@iplexpipelines.com or kjlevett@bigpond.com
Phone - 0405 299 583

Playford City Patriots
Contact - Greg Voigt
Phone - 0400 771 960

Raiders
Contact - Allan Sandery
Phone - 0418 895 898

SOUTH

Cove
Contact - Kerry
Phone - 0411 118 206

Cumberland United Foxes
Contact - Tom Schoen
Phone - 0403 007 536

Noarlunga United Bulldogs
Contact - Monika Cadman
Phone - 0401 452 806

Plympton Bulldogs
Contact - Mike Catlow
Phone - 0400 640 006

Seaford Rangers
Contact - Donna Robinson
Phone - 0428 820 821

South Adelaide Panthers
Contact - Wayne Osborne
Phone - 0439 933 323

Sturt
Contact – John Vander Veeken
Phone - 0411 609 880

West Torrens Birkalla Eagles
Contact - Theo Vrettis
Phone - 0411 667 419

EAST

Adelaide Blue Eagles (Full)
Contact - Bruno Mignone
Phone - 0412 107 924

Campbelltown City Red Devils (Full)
Contact - David Papalia

N.A.B.
Contact - Eugene Calabrese
Phone - 0437 520 811

MetroStars
Contact - Steve Whitehead
Phone - 0411 125 041

WEST

Adelaide Olympic
Contact – Peter Krinis
Phone - 0407 320 296

Beverley Lions
Contact - Oscar Fighera
Phone - 0419 032 483

Croydon Kings
Contact - Frank Bros
Phone - 0412 991 582

Pirates
Contact - Steve Dabinet
Email - stevedab@optusnet.com.au

West Adelaide Blues
Contact - Alex Alexandrou
Phone - 0414 254 090

Toros
Contact - John Heenan
Phone - 0418 814 546

Western Strikers
Contact - John Kolopelnyk
Phone - 0413381255

White City Woodville Warriors
Contact - Zelko Cosic
Phone - 0418 415 036

CENTRAL

Adelaide City
Contact - Elmar Schaffeler
Phone - 0412 198 880

Adelaide Cobras
Contact - George Karittevli
Phone - 0409 097 229

Adelaide Comets (limited vacancies)
Contact - Jim Keramidas
Phone - 0421 075 000

[back of the net]

I would like to congratulate you firstly Rodney on your response...simple facts allowing parents to make informed choices..If your interest in getting your child into SSF you can contact me Brenton Waye I am the Vice President Adelaide Croatia Raiders on adelaidecroatiaraiders@gmail.com and i am only to happy to put forward some options for you. Good luck.

[John Walker AFPP]

Hi mate
great age to start I can confidently state The Adelaide Raiders can offer great coaching, fantastic coaching and later on sound pathways for any young boy or girl who wishes to play at thier highest level.

If you need any further information please call me on 0428816505.

Yours in sport

John Walker AFPP

[simsy]

From an amateur prospective, Modbury Vista Soccer Club do have vacancies in this age group for a cost of approx $190 for new players and that includes your strip jacket and match fees.It would be under the E and D assoc and you would be playing mod rules but NOT ssgames.They play rightly or wrongly on a 3/4 size pitch .If your interested go on the web www.mvsc.com.au and down load a rego form and send it to the club with a cheque or money order cheers