Burnley FC academy: gladiators

The fun and enjoyment continues with the inclusion of this ‘gladiator’ type activity.
Introducing these types of games makes the environment more playful, yet development of fundamental movement skills is happening at the same time.

This is also a great example of coaches and sport science working together to enhance the development of young players.

We accept that in the grassroots game there is no sports science support, but with a little careful planning; some equipment and a creative mind, a variety of these games can be devised.

Burnley include them once again for the fun and enjoyment that they bring, but the games are also highly competitive and involve contact as well as fundamental movement challenges.