{"product_id":"rpd-small-group-8-week-development-block","title":"RPD Girls 8–11 Small Group — 8 Week Development Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight weeks of purposeful small-group football development for girls aged 8–11.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not eight generic training sessions. It is a coached development block built around the years when young players are learning how to receive the ball, move with it, scan, make decisions and — just as importantly — believe they belong on the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 8–11?\u003c\/strong\u003e At this age, players can build strong technical habits through lots of varied, enjoyable repetition. The aim is not to rush them into adult football. It is to give them a better base: comfort on the ball, coordination, awareness, bravery to try things and confidence after mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a maximum of six?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small numbers mean more involvement. Less standing in lines. More touches, more decisions, more individual feedback and enough teammates to create real football pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Coach Bradley works on:\u003c\/strong\u003e first touch and receiving, ball mastery with both feet, passing and support, scanning before the ball arrives, movement and change of direction, 1v1 confidence, simple decision-making and learning how to communicate and work with other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe RPD approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple builds confidence. Sessions are challenging without being overloaded. Mistakes are part of learning. Players are encouraged to ask questions, try again and understand the reason behind the football action — not just copy a drill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you are booking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 60-minute sessions in Ballyclare, maximum 6 girls per group. Normal value £80; 8-week block £56 paid upfront. Core groups run Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00–7:00pm, with additional groups added on those days where demand requires. Coach Bradley confirms the player’s group and schedule after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll bookings remain subject to change. If a session needs to move, the parent\/guardian will be contacted as early as possible to arrange a suitable alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RPD.Football","offers":[{"title":"8 Week Block","offer_id":58414448836991,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rpdfootball.com\/products\/rpd-small-group-8-week-development-block","provider":"RPD.Football","version":"1.0","type":"link"}