Growing Hearts guide

Full Season Plan · Ages 7–12

Growing Hearts — Season Plan (Ages 7–12)

A full year built for the golden age of learning. Two sessions a week: one technical, one applied. Maximum touches, 1v1 reps, and decisions — progressing from ball mastery to game understanding.

52 weeks104 sessions (2 / week)70 min each

The season at a glance

Weeks 1–13

Block 1 · Ball Mastery & Dribbling

Close control, moves, 1v1 attacking, change of pace.

Weeks 14–26

Block 2 · Passing, Receiving & First Touch

Accuracy & weight, receiving on the half-turn, first touch into space.

Weeks 27–39

Block 3 · 1v1s, Finishing & Combination Play

Beating defenders, finishing, give-and-go, decision-making.

Weeks 40–52

Block 4 · Game Understanding & Small-Sided Tactics

Width & depth, switching play, defending principles, transitions.

All 52 weeks

Tap any week to see both full session plans.

1Week 1Ball Mastery & Dribbling2Week 2Ball Mastery & Dribbling3Week 3Ball Mastery & Dribbling4Week 4Ball Mastery & Dribbling5Week 5Ball Mastery & Dribbling6Week 6Ball Mastery & Dribbling7Week 7Ball Mastery & Dribbling8Week 8Ball Mastery & Dribbling9Week 9Ball Mastery & Dribbling10Week 10Ball Mastery & Dribbling11Week 11Ball Mastery & Dribbling12Week 12Ball Mastery & Dribbling13Week 13Ball Mastery & Dribbling14Week 14Passing, Receiving & First Touch15Week 15Passing, Receiving & First Touch16Week 16Passing, Receiving & First Touch17Week 17Passing, Receiving & First Touch18Week 18Passing, Receiving & First Touch19Week 19Passing, Receiving & First Touch20Week 20Passing, Receiving & First Touch21Week 21Passing, Receiving & First Touch22Week 22Passing, Receiving & First Touch23Week 23Passing, Receiving & First Touch24Week 24Passing, Receiving & First Touch25Week 25Passing, Receiving & First Touch26Week 26Passing, Receiving & First Touch27Week 271v1 Attacking Foundations28Week 281v1 Defending Principles29Week 29Finishing Technique: Side-Foot30Week 30Finishing Technique: Laces31Week 31Finishing Technique: First-Time32Week 32Combination Play: Give-and-Go33Week 33Combination Play: Overlapping34Week 34Combination Play: Third Man Running35Week 35Crossing & Finishing36Week 36Final Third Decision-Making37Week 37Cut-Back Finishing38Week 38Putting It All Together: Combinations39Week 39Quarter Consolidation40Week 40Width & Depth: Using the Whole Pitch41Week 41Supporting the Ball42Week 42Switching Play43Week 43Basic Defending Principles: Pressure-Cover44Week 44Basic Defending Principles: Delay45Week 45Transitions: Winning Possession46Week 46Transitions: Losing Possession47Week 47Consolidation: Combining Attacking Concepts48Week 48Small-Sided Tactics: 4v4 & 5v549Week 49Set Pieces & Restarts50Week 50Game Understanding & Decision-Making51Week 51Full Consolidation: Q4 Themes52Week 52Season Showcase: Festival Day