The U16 Centre of Excellence team marks the final chapter in a talented players junior career, and the prospect of progression into open-age football in the near future.
Players in this age group will have already honed their technical skills, so therefore much work in this area concentrates on developing a players tactical knowledge relating to both their own, and others positions, and in enhancing the players fitness in readiness for more physical challenges.
This particular age group team have played a vital part in putting Plymouth Argyle on the map in recent years, with some notable performances in the FA SW fixture programme, a 5-0 drubbing of Chelsea at the end of the 2006/07 season, and having 5 players gaining call-ups to England Youth training camps.
Would moving kids' football to a summer game help improve the development of young footballers?
Yes - better pitches mean a better chance to develop technique/skills
No - wouldn't make any real difference to development
Maybe - but I'd be worried about more injuries on firm pitches
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What would you do to improve the next generation of British footballers?
Youth development has been at the top of the grassroots football agenda lately, so what would you do to help improve the next generation of British talent? Have your say!
