FUNiño is the introductory module of Futbol a la medida del nino, the world famous “Youth Football Development Model” by Horst Wein and represents a significant breakthrough in youth football coaching. The magic formula of playing 3v3 on 4 goals  introduces width,  options, perception and decision-making –  laying a solid foundation for  Game Intelligence.

BENEFITS OF FUNiño

FUNiño recognizes that playing is like breathing to children, necessary for their physical and mental well-being!

Player Benefits:

Optimal pitch size and player numbers, 4 goals out wide and simple rules means:

• The game is easy to understand and learn
• Experiencing success brings greater confidence, enjoyment and motivation
• More touches on the ball, more goals, more 1v1s and 2v1s
• Lots of dribbling, then when they get tired, lots of passing
• Establishes all the basic skills – controlling, passing, dribbling, shooting and tackling
• The player has plenty of opportunity to “be in love with the ball,” to improvise and to take risks without fear of making mistakes
• Greater participation as each player is vital in a 3 person team
• Goals out wide improves perception, peripheral vision and spatial awareness
• Reduces crowding or swarming
• More time and space to think and make decisions
• Great variety of games within a familiar structure keeps it interesting for everyone
• The positive environment of discovery instead of instruction is much more stimulating than traditional coaching style
• Smaller players make up for their physical disadvantages through clever play
• Rolling substitutions and equal playing time benefits everyone
• Frequent repetition of basic game situations gives greater opportunity to master them
• Two goals at each end create options which stimulates creativity and improvisation
• Develops support play and off-the-ball play
• Learning takes place in a fully-integrated holistic environment, just as in the game itself. There is no isolation or separation of technical, tactical or physical elements
• Usually everyone scores a goal!

More goals, more action, more FUN!

Lifestyle and character benefits:

• Active Lifestyle – combats the impact of sedentary lifestyle and obesity
• Confidence and self esteem – through more successful actions and positive environment
• Endeavour and perseverance – learn to never give up
• The Ability to Think – invaluable for education and life
• Emotional Control – contentment and satisfaction through play
• Better social relations – friendships and teamwork and a place to belong
• Fair Play – respect for other children, adults and regulations

Dermot Dalton officially introduces Funino to Nagaland