Coaching Programmes

SMALL NIX
8 WEEK JUNIOR PROGRAMME

Lessons have been designed to last for approximately 40 minutes but could be extended to 60 minutes if necessary.

Each lesson is set up in three distinct phases which are:

Fundamental movement skills (FMS)
Fun squash activities
Speed and agility activities

1. Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)

These are skills developed using the gross motor movements of the head, legs, arms and trunk and are prerequisites for developing finer motor skills. In this part of the lesson the coach has the option to pick which activity is suited to their group or to split the group into two to suit their levels.

1. Discovering – in the early stages of developing FMS

2. Developing – has some FMS but still not consistent

3. Consolidating – has core FMS and is further consolidating them

2. Fun Squash Activities

There are two activities for the children to take part in that will complement the development of squash-related skills. These should be delivered in a fun, active way with limited talking and little

formal coaching.

3. Speed & Agility

The development ages of 6-8 years old is the ‘window of trainability’ for speed and agility. In other words, it is the best time to develop these physical skills that children will be able to keep for life. Many sports need good speed and agility to perform well so these activities are very transferrable and are delivered in a fun and engaging way.