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Age Characteristics

Today we continue looking at the U.S. SOCCER“E” CERTIFICATIONCOURSE Candidate Manual. Today we will see differences in characteristics among players of the U10, U12, and U14 groups

It is important to understand that age characteristics are not always the samefor each individual at the same time. Although the chronological age oftwo players may be the same, the biological age may be different.

U.10 Characteristics

1. Lengthened attention span
2. Still in motion, but not sobusy
3. Psychologically becomingmore fun
4. Boys and Girls beginning todevelop separately
5. Overall and small motorskills becoming more refined
6. Prefer team type balls andequipment
7. Pace factor becoming developed (able to thinkahead)

U.12 Characteristics

1. Enjoys competition
2. Psychological development hasprogressed
3. Teamwork has improved
4. Coordination has improved
5. Technical competency has improved
6. Development of speed and strength
7. Problem solving can take place withteammates
8. Self-appearance and peer pressure isa concern
9. Varying stage of puberty for bothboys and girls



U.14 Characteristics

1. Differences in mental development
2. Sense of belonging, achievementand accomplishment
3. Varying stages of puberty
4. Displays independence and is selfcritical
5. Aware of praise, status and personalrecognition
6. A time of self-discovery

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