Planning a Football Training and Competition Season Table of Contents Table of Contents Goals and Objectives Setting Goals Assessing Goals Checklist Planning a Football Training and Competition Season Sample Training Plan Confirmation of Practice Schedule Essential Components of Planning a Football Training Session Considerations for Practice Preparing for Practice Sample Coaching Grid Principles of Effective Training Sessions Sample Practice Plan Form Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions Football Practice Competitions Selecting Team Members Ability and Age Grouping Creating Meaningful Involvement in Unified Sports Athlete Skills Assessment Football Athlete Skills Assessment Card Daily Performance Record Football Attire Football Equipment Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 5