205 training periodization worksheets
205 Sports has been publishing session plans for UC Premier U9-U12 coaches since June 2019. As part of the United Soccer Coaches Master Coach program,… Read More »205 training periodization worksheets
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Coach-centered vs player-centric training
This essay is taken from the UC Premier Level 3 curriculum course. Coach-centric training: The “traditional way” in which the sport has been coached The… Read More »Coach-centered vs player-centric training
Developing social distance activities
Table of Contents Introduction This article attempts to capture the methodology and rationale behind the social distance (SD) activities published by 205 Sports over the… Read More »Developing social distance activities
Recognizing and playing around pressure
It is common for younger players (and even older players) to be “goal-focused” – that is, playing only forward and within the channel where the… Read More »Recognizing and playing around pressure
Introduction to small-sided games (SSGs)
This essay is taken from the UC Premier curriculum courses (all levels). The small-sided game (SSG) is a progression from rondos and positional play activities.… Read More »Introduction to small-sided games (SSGs)
Foundations of player development – environment
This essay is taken from the UC Premier curriculum courses (all levels). Our principles of play define our approach to the game. Every player, in… Read More »Foundations of player development – environment
UC Premier athletic development program flyer
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