Integrating the small side games in the training programs during the preparation period and their role in developing the physical performance of the footballers "study from the perspective of the coaches"

This study aims at knowing the small side games integrated in the training programs during the preparation period and their role in developing the physical performance of the footballers. In this context, we used the descriptive method with a sample of 22 random coaches from the honorary league of the Wilaya of Jijel. Besides, we used the questionnaire for data collection. After the statistical procession, we found that the small side games integrated in the training programs during the general physical preparation have a positive role indeveloping the aerobic abilities of the footballers. Besides, the small side games integrated in the training programs during the special physical preparation have a positive role in developing the anaerobic abilities of the footballers.