A “seasoned” athlete – part 1
I believe that I am completely nuts. After getting to a (measured) 30% body fat and a BMI under 24 – the classic definition of… Read More »A “seasoned” athlete – part 1
I believe that I am completely nuts. After getting to a (measured) 30% body fat and a BMI under 24 – the classic definition of… Read More »A “seasoned” athlete – part 1
Flying changes is a great end-of-practice activity or a way to motivate the players when a session is dragging. The game demonstrated here is 2v2… Read More »2v2 flying changes
Description Teams set up 1v2 in attacking third, 2v2+1 in middle third, 2v1 in defending third. Players can join attacking third when ball is played/dribbled… Read More »6v6+1-Final-Third
Description Organize a series of grids (15yds square or so) in sequence. Place 1 defender in each grid – must stay in grid. Pairs of… Read More »2v1 grid progression
Description Two teams of players (6v4) in a grid. In the middle fo the grid is a ball on a cone (target) with a no-fly… Read More »6v4 to a center goal
As part of my Ohio University master’s program, I’m required to put together practice plans using the cloud-based Sports Session Planner. I’ve previously used a… Read More »Using a graphing drawing tablet for soccer schematics
Inspired by the recent Crossfit Games workouts – and frustrated with my lack of progress on bodyweight work – I recently decided to add a… Read More »Working out with a weight vest
The first step in the Ohio University Master’s in Soccer Coaching program is a 5 day on-site residency. As a summer admission, my residency was… Read More »Ohio residency survival guide
I’ve used the 7 gates drill in a variety of different environments. In the diagram above, the team is divided into groups of 3. I’ve… Read More »The 7 gates
The 30-15 interval test was created by Martin Buchheit, head of performance for Paris St-Germain. There is a significant body of research that indicates that… Read More »Application of the 30-15 interval test