Cultivarea creativității în fotbalul juvenil: o prioritate pentru viitor [Articol]

Abstract

The refinement of football-specific skills, complemented by independent thinking, spontaneity, and the ability to make quick decisions in unpredictable game situations, has become an inalienable part of the modern training process in preparing young players. Creativity is presented as an essential quality in modern football, associated with players who can unbalance opponents, generate unexpected solutions, and decisively influence the outcome of a match. Methods by which coaches can cultivate creativity are explored: through open-ended exercises, small-sided games with constraints, encouraging risk-taking, and creating a climate of trust where mistakes are viewed as part of the learning process. The importance of objectively evaluating creativity through specific tools is also highlighted, in order to identify and support players with creative potential. The development of creative players must become an absolute priority in football clubs and sports schools. These footballers are the ones who can make a difference at the elite level, transforming matches and captivating spectators. Investing in creativity is, in fact, an investment in the future of football.