Youth Master Ekkono - Coaching education
Youth Master Ekkono is an 80-hour coaching education for U7–U13 coaches and coaching managers who want a clear, age-by-age method for the initiation stage. You will learn which tactical intentions to teach at each age, how to design and lead the tasks that develop them, and how to behave as a coach so your players learn faster and enjoy the game.
The course is held in English at Eerikkilä, in four 2-day blocks. Price is 1600 € per participant (incl. VAT 25,5%) including education and full board at Eerikkilä.
On completion, you will receive 15 hours of updating education for UEFA C or UEFA B licences.
Calendar and contents
The course is built around tactical intentions in the different ages: the same intention (for example, asking for the ball) is taught differently to a U8 and to a U12 player. Each block combines these intentions with training methodology, so you learn both what to teach and how to teach it.
Block 1 – 1.-2.3.2027, Eerikkilä
- Tactical intentions in the different ages: asking for the ball, protecting the ball and defending the ball possessor.
- Training Methodology: Become an expert designing training tasks for initiation stage (U7-U13).
- Outcome: you will design your own tasks for these intentions, adapted to your team’s age.
Block 2 – 12.-13.5.2027, Eerikkilä
- Tactical intentions in the different ages: getting the ball (first touch), attacking spaces and marking.
- Training Methodology: Become an expert leading training tasks.
- Perception: Learn how to improve your players’ perception skills.
- Outcome: you will lead tasks with confidence and include perception work in your sessions.
Block 3 – 30.-31.8.2027, Eerikkilä
- Tactical intentions in the different ages: progress or pass, pass and coverage.
- Training Methodology: Behavioral guidelines at initiation stage (U7-U13 teams).
- Outcome: you will apply clear behaviour guidelines in training and matches to support players’ decisions.
Block 4 – 13.-14.10.2027, Eerikkilä
- Tactical intentions in the different ages: beating the opponent in 1 vs 1 situations.
- Motricity: Learn how to improve the coordination of your players.
- Basic Offensive & Defensive Team Fundamentals for U7-U13 teams.
- Outcome: You will build a basic team game model for your age group.
Every block includes on-field practices led by an Ekkono Licensed Coach and by the participants, scouting activities, assignments and homework to make sure every concept is understood and applied.
Each participant will also receive:
