Autum Holiday Program - 10-14 years old

Casey Comets Holiday Football Program

For Boys and Girls Aged 10 - 14 Years - A Licensed coaches to cater to and challenge all skill levels

Open to players of all clubs

Developing Skills . Building Confidence . Having Fun

THURSDAY APRIL 10TH 2025. 11AM-4PM

Meet Your Coaches

Steve Aivaliotis – FA A Licence Coach

Elite youth development specialist, bringing a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to help young players excel through structured, fun training.

Kevin Taylor – A Licence Coach
Respected throughout the football community, Kevin delivers high-quality sessions that balance discipline with enjoyment and creativity.

Tommy Hawkins – Senior Coach
Recently retired senior player and Assistant Coach at Casey Comets, Tommy brings energy, leadership and strong connections with our club’s junior and senior programs.

Nathan Bubnjar – Senior Coach
Most recently Head Coach at Frankston Pines, Nathan adds a competitive edge and experience in developing young talent across grassroots and NPL levels.

Supported by Senior Casey Comets Players
Our senior players assist on the pitch, offering one-on-one attention, encouragement, and role modelling to help every player thrive.

Football Program (Ages 10-14)

Skill Acquisition Focus: Ball Mastery • Running with the Ball • Striking the Ball • First Touch

THURSDAY APRIL 10TH 11AM-4PM
CASEY COMETS HOMEGROUND - 27 O'TOOLES RD CRANBOURNE

Time	Activity	Focus
11:00am	Welcome & Warm-Up Games (Tag Games, Movement Skills)	Agility, coordination, and confidence building in a fun environment.
	Ball Mastery Stations (1v1 Ball Control, Dribbling Through Cones, Toe Taps & Pull Backs)	Ball familiarity, close control, both feet usage.
	Skill Zone Rotations	Players rotate through 3 tailored drills:
	Station 1 – Running with the Ball (Obstacle Courses)	Encourage players to move quickly and confidently with the ball.
	Station 2 – Striking the Ball (Shooting into mini goals, Passing to targets)	Basic passing, shooting accuracy and technique.
	Station 3 – First Touch (Receiving from throw or pass, control & play)	Controlling the ball to set up next action.
	Lunch	Supervised break, water and rest.
	Small-Sided Games (SSGs) – 2v2 / 3v3	Game-based learning: spatial awareness, teamwork, applying skills in context.
	Mini World Cup Tournament	Kids represent different countries in fun, friendly games – great energy to finish!
	Cool Down & Player of the Day Awards	Gentle stretching, reflection, and individual recognition.
4:00pm	Program Ends – Pick-Up Time

Program Philosophy: Skill Acquisition Through Play

The program is designed in line with Football Australia’s Skill Acquisition Phase (ages 9–12) and Discovery Phase (ages 4–8), ensuring children: