Endings and beginnings
I put this post together based on an assignment for my Ohio University online coaching education program. The prompt was to write a “leadership minute.”… Read More »Endings and beginnings
205 Academy
Enrollment in soccer class
I have been thinking a lot over the last few months regarding a disconnect between the providers and consumers of grassroots soccer programs. There are… Read More »Enrollment in soccer class
6v6+3 2 goals
This game is intended as functional training for a midfield triangle. When working with my team, the midfield at times is disconnected or flat. This… Read More »6v6+3 2 goals
9v9 4 zone game
I recently played this game with my high school team. We often play too many passes in a small space, drawing defenders who then try… Read More »9v9 4 zone game
2+5v3+3 zone-14 rondo
This is a variation of a zone-14 rondo – in this case, to develop the central midfield players in a 3-4-3 when playing against a… Read More »2+5v3+3 zone-14 rondo
4v4+4+4 in the penalty area
I’ve used this game in the past with teams, most recently with my varsity girls. It is a good exercise for developing awareness of shooting… Read More »4v4+4+4 in the penalty area
3v5+4 zone-14 game
This is good activity to develop awareness of combinations and support for the midfield triangle versus 5 defenders. When the 5 win the ball, they… Read More »3v5+4 zone-14 game
Are tournaments necessary in younger age groups?
It has taken me a month to digest the tournament weekend involving my 2010 and 2011 boys teams. All told, my teams gave up a… Read More »Are tournaments necessary in younger age groups?
5v5+2 line game
This is a good game to promote development of the central midfield players in transition and to work with teams on purpose-oriented possession in numbers-up… Read More »5v5+2 line game
Crab soccer
The crab soccer game is a great activity for younger players. “Soccer players” try to dribble through zones occupied by “crabs,”, who try to kick… Read More »Crab soccer