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Season Planner

The 6-Week Pre-Season Playbook.

Stop turning up to training without a plan. Here is a structured curriculum to get your squad sharp, fit, and ready for Matchday 1.

John Leighton
SportOS Co-Founder
Published Jan 8, 2026

In this guide:

The biggest mistake grassroots coaches make is "Drill Shopping." They see a cool drill on Instagram, try it on Tuesday night, and wonder why their team isn't improving.

Real development happens in blocks. You need to focus on a specific theme for weeks, not minutes.

The Foundation Phase (U7-U11)

At this age, fitness is less important. Do not make them run laps. If they are sweating but haven't touched the ball, you have wasted a session.

Curriculum Generator

Select your age group
W1
Ball Mastery
1,000 touches per player. Dribbling through gates.
W2
1v1 Attacking
Beating a defender. Skills: Scissors & Step-overs.
W3
Passing Basics
Inside of the foot. "Pass and Move" games.
W4
Shooting
Striking with laces. 1v1 to finish.
W5
Running with Ball
Big touches into space. Rondo warm-ups.
W6
Small Sided Games
3v3 tournaments. No coaching, just play.

How to use this plan

Consistency is key. Don't worry if Week 1 looks messy. By Week 3, you will see the patterns emerging.

However, planning sessions takes time. If you want this curriculum turned into actual drills, diagrams, and animations automatically, you need an assistant.

Meet Tempo AI.

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